Michigan Compiled Laws 451-1994-iii-1-inland-waters-305 Part 305 Natural Rivers (324.30501...324.30515)

• Section 324.30501 Definitions.
  As used in this part: (a) “Free flowing” means existing or flowing in natural condition without impoundment, diversion, straightening, riprapping, or other modification. (b)...
• Section 324.30502 Natural River; Designation; Purpose; Long-range Plans; Publicity; Cooperation.
  The department, in the interest of the people of the state and future generations, may designate a river or portion of a river as...
• Section 324.30503 Qualifications For Designation; Categories Of Rivers.
  A river qualifying for designation as a natural river area shall possess 1 or more of the natural or outstanding existing values cited in...
• Section 324.30504 Land Acquisition; Purpose; Interest Acquired; Consent.
  The department may acquire lands or interests in lands adjacent to a designated natural river for the purpose of maintaining or improving the river...
• Section 324.30505 Federal Financial Assistance Programs; Leases; Expenditures; Purposes.
  (1) The department may administer federal financial assistance programs for natural river areas. (2) The department may enter into a lease or agreement with...
• Section 324.30506 Public Hearings; Notice.
  Before designating a river as a natural river area, the department shall conduct public hearings in the county seat of any county in which...
• Section 324.30507 Land Uses; Zoning; Local Ordinances; State Rule.
  After designation of a river or portion of a river as a natural river area and following the preparation of the long-range comprehensive plan,...
• Section 324.30508 Zoning Ordinance Or Rule; Purpose.
  A zoning ordinance adopted by a local unit of government or a zoning rule promulgated by the department shall provide for the protection of...
• Section 324.30509 Zoning Ordinance Or Rule; Establishment Of Districts; Powers; Distance.
  The ordinance or rule shall establish zoning districts within which such uses of land as for agriculture, forestry, recreation, residence, industry, commerce, and additional...
• Section 324.30510 Local Zoning Ordinance; Conformance With Applicable Law; Construction.
  A local unit of government, in establishing a zoning ordinance, in addition to the authority and requirements of this part, shall conform to the...
• Section 324.30511 Districts; Valuation For Tax Purposes.
  Upon adoption of a zoning ordinance or rule, certified copies of the maps showing districts shall be filed with the local tax assessing officer...
• Section 324.30512 Rules; Enforcement; Promulgation; Variance; Existing Use.
  (1) The department shall prescribe administrative procedures and rules and provide personnel as it considers necessary for the enforcement of a zoning ordinance or...
• Section 324.30513 National Wild And Scenic River System; Administration.
  This part does not preclude a component of the system from becoming a part of the national wild and scenic river system under the...
• Section 324.30514 Area Plans; Approval; Rules.
  The department shall approve preliminary and final plans for site or route location, construction, or enlargement of utility transmission lines, publicly provided recreation facilities,...
• Section 324.30515 Construction Of Part.
  This part does not prohibit a reasonable and lawful use of any other natural resource that benefits the general welfare of the people of...

Last modified: October 10, 2016