Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2017, Question 12b

Master Plan wasn't intended to be a blueprint for zoning

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Which of the following, if any, are reasons why your jurisdiction may not strictly adhere to its Master Plan when making rezoning decisions? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that generally follow the spirit of the Master Plan or rarely consider the Master Plan when rezoning properties)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Percentage of jurisdictions that do not strictly adhere to their Master Plan when making zoning decisions because the Master Plan wasn’t intended to be a blueprint for zoning: (Among jurisdictions that generally follow the spirit of the Master Plan or rarely consider the Master Plan when rezoning properties) 43% 47% 37% 35% 43%