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

Time horizon for Master Plan is too long to translate into zoning ordinance

Full Question Text

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 time horizon for the Master Plan is too long to translate into their zoning ordinance: (Among jurisdictions that generally follow the spirit of the Master Plan or rarely consider the Master Plan when rezoning properties) 0% 4% 9% 3% 5%