Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 23 of 1950 (Ex. Sess.) - Airport Zoning Act (259.431 - 259.465)
Section 259.462 - Approach Protection; Acquisition of Property by Aeronautics Commission.

Sec. 32.
In any case in which: (a) it is desired to remove, lower, or otherwise terminate a non-conforming structure, tree or use; or (b) the approach protection necessary cannot, because of constitutional limitations, be provided by airport zoning regulations under this act; or (c) it appears advisable that the necessary approach protection be provided by acquisition of property rights rather than by airport zoning regulations, the commission, on behalf of and in the name of the state, within the limitation of available appropriations, or each political subdivision within which the property or non-conforming use is wholly or partly located or the political subdivision owning, operating, controlling or which is lessee or lessor of the airport or is served by it may acquire, by purchase, grant, or condemnation in the manner provided by the law under which the commission, on behalf of and in the name of the state, or political subdivisions are authorized to acquire real property for public purposes, such air right, avigation easement, or other estate or interest in the property or non-conforming structure or use in question as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
History: 1950, Ex. Sess., Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1950

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 259 - Aviation

Act 23 of 1950 (Ex. Sess.) - Airport Zoning Act (259.431 - 259.465)

Section 259.431 - Airport Zoning Act; Definitions.

Section 259.432 - Airport; Publicly Owned; Definitions.

Section 259.433 - Airport Hazard; Definition.

Section 259.434 - Airport Hazard Area; Definition.

Section 259.435 - Commission; Definition.

Section 259.436 - Political Subdivision; Definition.

Section 259.437 - Person; Definition.

Section 259.438 - State; Definition.

Section 259.439 - Structure; Definition.

Section 259.440 - Tree; Definition.

Section 259.441 - Airport Hazard Declared Nuisance; Prevention.

Section 259.442 - Airport Approach Plan; Adoption by Aeronautics Commission, Considerations.

Section 259.443 - Airport Hazard Area; Determination; Zoning Regulations; “Development” Defined.

Section 259.444 - Joint Airport Zoning Board; Creation; Powers; Membership.

Section 259.445 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Incorporation Into Zoning Ordinance.

Section 259.446 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Amendment.

Section 259.447 - Airport Hazard; Definition and Certification by Aeronautics Commission; Joint Airport Zoning Board, Appointment, Meetings, Powers, Compensation and Expenses, Expenditures.

Section 259.448 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Conflict, Determination by Commission.

Section 259.449 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Public Hearing on Adoption or Amendment, Notice.

Section 259.450 - Airport Zoning Commission; Appointment, Reports and Hearings.

Section 259.451 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Reasonableness, Considerations.

Section 259.452 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Removal or Alteration of Structures or Trees Prohibited, Exception.

Section 259.453 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Construction Permits for New Structures Required.

Section 259.454 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Variance.

Section 259.454a - Constructing, Establishing, Rebuilding, or Changing, Altering, or Repairing Structure or Replanting Tree; Permit or Variance Considered as Granted.

Section 259.455 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Variances, Markers and Lights Required.

Section 259.456 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Administration and Enforcement.

Section 259.457 - Board of Appeals; Provision, Powers.

Section 259.458 - Board of Appeals; Members, Appointment, Terms, Officers, Removals, Rules, Meetings, Records, Subpoenas.

Section 259.459 - Appeals; Filing, Hearing, Notice.

Section 259.460 - Appeals; Petitions for Review by Circuit Court.

Section 259.461 - Board of Appeals; Certiorari; Jurisdiction of Court.

Section 259.462 - Approach Protection; Acquisition of Property by Aeronautics Commission.

Section 259.463 - Violation of Act or Regulations; Penalty.

Section 259.464 - Airport Zoning Act; Short Title.

Section 259.465 - Powers and Duties of Contiguous Political Subdivision in Adjoining State as to Airports, Landing Fields, and Other Aeronautical Facilities.