Res #2023-20 Declaration to Oppose Legislation to Preempt Local Authority
TOWNSHIP OF RILEY – ST. CLAIR COUNTY
STATE OF MICHIGAN
RESOLUTION #2023 – 20
DECLARATION TO OPPOSE LEGISLATION TO PREEMPT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER MATTERS OF ZONING OR LAND USE WITHIN RILEY TOWNSHIP
WHEREAS, members of the Michigan Legislature are proposing various bills to pass into law to preempt, or otherwise limit Riley Township’s local authority on zoning and land use matters that includes, but is not limited to, Short-Term Rentals, Sand and Gravel Mining Industrial Solar Installations, Industrial Wind Turbine Installations, and Battery Storage Facilities.
WHEREAS, the duly elected Trustees of Riley Township are best suited to receive public input in determining appropriate zoning and land uses that will specifically address the unique needs of Riley Township’s property owners, businesses and residents within its borders; and
WHEREAS, the duly elected Trustees of Riley Township are committed in protecting Riley Township’s property owners, businesses and residents from matters that may jeopardize the health, safety, and quality of life of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the duly elected Trustees of Riley Township are opposed to any action taken by the Michigan Legislature that will preempt, remove, or otherwise limit Riley Township’s local authority over zoning or local land uses, that includes, but is not limited to, Short-Term Rentals, Sand and Gravel Mining, Industrial Solar Installations, Industrial Wind Turbine Installations, and Battery Storage Facilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Riley Township Board of Trustees are opposed to the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and decommissioning of Sand and Gravel Mines, Industrial Wind Facilities, Industrial Solar Facilities, Battery Storage Facilities, and other similar uses within Riley Township unless Special Land Use Approval is obtained in compliance with Riley Township’s duly adopted Regulatory and Zoning Ordinances; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Riley Township Board of Trustees support the longstanding right of the local community and its self-determination as provided by the laws and Constitution of the State of Michigan.
Motion made by DAWN BEHEM, seconded by AL TITUS to adopt the foregoing resolution.
The Supervisor declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted on the 10th day of October, 2023.
