Conducting Land Division Reviews
This program is a technical training for the local official responsible for reviewing land divisions, as required by the Michigan Land Division Act, PA 288 of 1967, as amended being MCL 560.101 et seq. (formerly known as the Subdivision Control Act). That local official is usually the assessor, but may instead be the zoning administrator.
Participants will become familiar with the parts of the Land Division Act pertaining to land division, including key definitions and other important provisions, and learn required checks and best practices when reviewing land division applications. The training focuses on participants knowing the statutory and case law limits of land division review and highlights enforcement strategies for an effective local government operation.
The program includes numerous case studies and exercises for reinforcing concepts taught. Participants will receive several helpful handouts including a land division look-up table, a sample land division application, and a sample land division review worksheet, all used to emphasize the importance of having a detailed system for conducting the review.
Date: Monday, October 6, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Bruce Township Hall (Chippewa County), 3156 E 12 Mile Road, Dafter, MI 49724
Assessors will earn 4 hours of recertification continuing education approved by the State Tax Commission (see STC Approved Continuing Education Course List for 2026 Renewal). Continuing education must be completed between Nov. 1, 2024, and Oct. 31, 2025. Continuing education hours cannot “roll over” to the next year and assessors may not complete the same course two years in a row to receive continuing education credit.
Master Citizen Planners will earn 4 hours of continuing education for participation in the program.
Instructor: Brad Neumann, AICP, Senior Extension Educator
Cost:
Regular Registrants - $75
Master Citizen Planners - $65
There will be one 15-minute break during the program.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
There is a $15 administrative fee for cancellations received on or after October 1.
Registration for Conducting Land Division Reviews is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Brad Neumann, Senior Extension Educator, at neuman36@msu.edu or 906-315-2661.