Hands Off My Hometown
Zoning Call to Action
Attention Michigan Homeowners: you might not have heard, but Lansing is trying to take away your rights to have any say in what is built next door, in your neighborhood, and in your town. Sign the petition below to tell Lansing HANDS OFF MY HOMETOWN!
Michiganders have seen, over the last few years, an erosion of their control over what goes in their neighborhoods. From solar farms, to pot shops, from unwanted new development to the scourge of data centers, Lansing has made it clear that THEY want to tell YOU what goes in your neighborhood.
The latest is an outright attack on local zoning codes. Lansing has a package of nine bills, including those that would mandate allowing:
- Houses that are only 500 square feet
- Minimum lot sizes of only 1500 square feet
- Duplexes in single-family neighborhoods
- Mobile homes in residential subdivisions
- Mother-in-law buildings in your neighbor’s backyard
Right now, if a community thinks such a dense development is warranted, they certainly can approve it. If they want to approve a mobile home park or duplexes, they can. But these bills go too far—they would REQUIRE cities, townships and villages to approve a massive increase in traffic and new units, even over the objection of every single resident. This is WRONG, and you can help us stop it. Sign the petition below to let your legislators know how misguided this is!
For almost a hundred years, families could buy homes in nice neighborhoods and rely on the fact that their local government would protect their investment. This is all being taken away by special interest groups in Lansing. Even though the Michigan Townships Association, the Michigan Municipal League, and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, groups that consist of YOUR locally-elected officials, all oppose this legislation, some people in Lansing are pushing forward.
Objections to this takeover cross the political spectrum. Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike oppose Lansing taking over development in your hometown. But it gets worse. These bills also:
- Eliminate setbacks, so your neighbor can build right to your property line.
- Make it more difficult for residents to challenge a zoning change
- Eliminate the detailed review that cities, townships and villages complete before approving development, leading to a higher risk of construction problems and unknown impacts.
This legislation needs to be stopped. Local development should go through local rules and local approval. Don’t let Lansing put your home value at risk. Sign the petition below to tell Lansing HANDS OFF MY HOMETOWN!
The Vision: Protecting Our Shared Michigan Legacy
Industrial zoning takeovers threaten to transform our historic hometowns into commercial corridors. Our mission is to restore decision-making power to the local community. We believe in a future where community advocacy shapes development, ensuring that our pristine natural landscapes and sharedheritage are preserved for every resident, today and for generations to come. Join us in advocating for a heritage that belongs to us, not industrial interests.
Join the Fight for Our Heritage
Sign the Petition
Help us reach our goal of 25,000 residents standing against industrial re-zoning proposals to force a legislative review.
Attend Town Halls
Presence is power. Join us at the Lansing Civic Way meetings to demonstrate our collective resolve to council members.
Spread Awareness
The takeover happens in silence. Download our resource kits and inform your neighbors to ensure no one is left in the dark.
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