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HB 5583

Land use: zoning and growth management; setback requirement greater than 25 feet; prohibit. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. 205c.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 24 co-sponsors

Michigan bill caps local zoning setback requirements at 25 feet maximum, reducing local control over development standards to potentially lower housing costs.

Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. removed as cosponsor
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Bill Summary · HB 5583

Legislative bill overview

HB 5583 proposes to amend Michigan's land use and zoning law by prohibiting local governments from requiring building setbacks (the required distance between a structure and property lines) greater than 25 feet. This caps the maximum setback requirement that municipalities can impose on new development.

Why is this important

Setback requirements directly affect housing density, development costs, and land utilization. Limiting setbacks to 25 feet could increase housing affordability by reducing land waste and development expenses, but also reduces local control over neighborhood character and environmental protections. This reflects a statewide trend toward limiting local zoning restrictions that some view as barriers to housing production.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state mandates: Municipalities argue setback requirements protect neighborhood character, environmental buffers, and quality of life; this bill overrides local decision-making authority
  • Housing affordability vs. neighborhood preservation: Supporters claim tighter setbacks reduce housing costs; opponents worry it enables overdevelopment and reduces green space in residential areas
  • Environmental and safety concerns: Larger setbacks can provide stormwater management, wildlife corridors, and fire safety buffers; limiting them may compromise these benefits in some contexts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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