Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Construction Codes  
Administrative Rules for Subdivisions of Land  
Rule Set 2020-12 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, October 2, 2020  
09:00 AM  
https://zoom.us/j/92592333229?pwd=elVFUE5md3FlWkxlRnY5WG1zTSt0QT09  
Zoom  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Subdivisions of Land rule set.  
The amendments of the Subdivision of Lands rule set are proposed to take effect 7 days after filing with  
the Secretary of State. The proposed rule set (2020-12 LR) is for the approval of plats, including forms,  
certificates of approval, and other required certificates, captioning of plats and numbering of lots. The  
proposed changes address removing sections that overreach the authority of the state, clarifying the  
approval path for a specific platting situation, and updating language and procedure to accept new  
technologies. These rules are required for the implementation and operation of a program unique to  
Michigan and established by state law in 1967, the Land Division Act, 1967 PA 288, MCL 560.101 to  
MCL 560.293. No federal standards or rules exist for the administration of this program.  
The Subdivisions of Land rules are mandated by authority conferred on the departments labor and  
economic growth, transportation, and environmental quality by section 105 of 1967 PA 288, MCL  
560.105, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1973-2, 1980-1, 1996-2, and 2003-1 being MCL  
299.11, 16.732, 445.2001, and 445.2011. Each part of the rules is promulgated separately by the  
department whose name appears in the designation of that part. These rules will take effect 7 Days after  
filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the Michigan Government web site at  
http://www.michigan.gov/moahr and in the Michigan Register in the 10/1/2020 issue. Copies of the draft  
rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Construction Codes  
Administrative Services Division - Rules Analyst  
P.O. Box 30254, Lansing, MI 48909  
Email: LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
10/2/2020 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 517-582-5519 to make arrangements.  
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