Legal Opinion
Burt Township v. Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided June 2, 1999No. 111334, Calendar No. 13PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtYoung, J.
We granted leave to appeal in this case to determine whether defendant, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is required to comply with plaintiff Burt Township’s zoning ordinance in constructing a public-access boat launch on the shores of Burt Lake. We conclude that the dnr is subject to Burt Township’s zoning ordinance. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of the Court of Appeals.
I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
In 1989, the dnr obtained title to two lots on Burt Lake1 for the purpose of constructing a public-access boat launch.2 Upon learning of the proposed development, the…
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