MTA Trivia Flashcards
When a zoning administrator makes a determination under the zoning ordinance, where can it be challenged first?
ZBA
What is the statutory label for an applicant voluntarily presenting conditions along with a request for rezoning?
Conditional Rezoning
(MCL 125.3405)
What is the maximum amount of fees that a township can collect as escrow and the application fee to review a cell tower application?
$1,500
What is a cooperative tool authorized by the law that adjacent municipalities will use to support economic development, often to assist in gaining access to public water and/or sewer?
425 Agreement
What is the correct legal name of the township’s legislative body?
Township Board
Does the right to farm act authorize the growth of marijuana in a residential area?
No
Can the township lawfully donate excess property to a charitable organization?
No
Can the township lawfully pay a salaried clerk per diem payments for meeting attendance?
No
Statutory Duty (MCL 41.66)
(Clerk shall transcribe and keep the minutes of the proceedings of each township meeting; since she has the responsibilities for the minutes, she has a statutory duty to attend the meeting)
What are the three requirements for a valid resignation by a Township official?
1) Shall be in writing, 2) signed by the officer resigning, 3) effective when accepted by the township board. (MCL 41.56)
No dispute about that; a property owner can only admit the violation and pay a fine for this type of local ticket.
Municipal Violation Notice at the Violation Bureau
(See MCL 600.8707)
A warning letter is not required before sending one of these, which should be heard by a magistrate at an informal hearing?
Civil Infraction Citation
If there is a dispute with a building official as to the application of the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or building code then a property owner may appeal to this Board.
Construction Board of Appeals
