Land use: land division; number of parcels resulting from division; authorize counties and municipalities to increase. Amends sec. 108 of 1967 PA 288 (MCL 560.108).

Michigan House Bill 4081 (HB4081) proposes to amend Section 108 of the 1967 Land Division Act (MCL 560.108) to allow counties and municipalities to increase the number of parcels that can result from the division of a parent parcel or tract. This change would grant local governments more flexibility in managing land divisions within their jurisdictions.

Supporters of HB4081 argue that granting local governments the authority to increase the number of parcels from land divisions will promote development and provide municipalities with greater control over land use planning. This flexibility is seen as a means to accommodate growth and address local needs more effectively.

Critics of HB4081 express concerns that increasing the number of allowable parcels could lead to overdevelopment, strain on infrastructure, and potential environmental impacts. They caution that without proper oversight, this change might result in haphazard development and loss of green spaces.