Chateau Estates v. Macomb Township Election Commissioners

There is no dispute between the plaintiffs and defendants regarding the facts of this case or the legal issues presented.

Plaintiffs sought to have certain land in Macomb township rezoned from AGr (Agricultural) to R-3 (Mobile Home). On June 6, 1969 the Macomb township board unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 10-6 which rezoned the land as requested.

On July 3, 1969 petitions for a referendum were filed with defendant Sudau the township clerk pursuant to MOLA § 125.282 (Stat Ann 1969 Rev § 5.2963(12)). That statute reads:

“Within 30 days following the passage by the township board or its…