Stadle v. Township of Battle Creek

The question presented in this appeal is: Should PA 1943, No 184, as amended, * be construed to allow a majority vote of township electors by referendum to nullify a township board’s amendment to a zoning ordinance?

The legislative intent, as expressed in sections 12 and 14 of said act, provides the answer to this question. Section 12 reads:

“Within 30 days following the passage of such zoning ordinance, a petition signed by a number of qualified and registered voters residing in the township equal to not less than 8 per cent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor, at the last…