The Dexter City Council has voted 4-2 to approve a resolution opposing a package of zoning bills in the state House.
House Bills 5529-32 & 5581-5585 would limit local zoning authority in favor of a state body focused on housing and affordability.
Michelle Aniol is Dexter’s Community Development Manager. She says the bills could undermine local efforts to expand housing while still meeting community planning goals. She adds the changes could also affect how residents weigh in on zoning decisions…