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USGS discussion of ground water (excellent)
Michigan Society of Planning (Open Space Zoning Laws)
Township Planning Act - Public Act 263
Township Zoning Act - Public Act 177
FAQs about Open Space Development Act
Genoa Township Master Plan (excellent example)
Possible additions to Golden Township Master Plan
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Detroit News article, 6-19-2002 re 50% of space in development must be open space.
Lit*tor*al (rhymes with literal)
Definition:
(adj.) Of, relating to, or existing on a shore; (noun) a shore or coastal region From the
American Littoral Society.
michigan.gov sites
Consurmer Information Services (Thanks, Dan Suman, for this link).
Oceana County subdivisions
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Michigan DEQ GIS data library
Michigan State Viewer
Provides a web-based viewer that gives a good feel for GIS, without the need to learn how to use client-based software.
Michigan State University Center for Remote Sensing Maps
(Thanks, Jake Whelpley)
Build-out analysis
US Geological Services on ground water, etc.
(local version
here
).
US Geological Survey GIS maps
Large amounts of GIS and image data, including aerial and satellite photos.
Thanks, Jake Whelpley