Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.3605 (2026)

Decision as final; appeal to circuit court.

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MICHIGAN ZONING ENABLING ACT


Act 110 of 2006


125.3605 Decision as final; appeal to circuit court.

Sec. 605.

    The decision of the zoning board of appeals shall be final. A party aggrieved by the decision may appeal to the circuit court for the county in which the property is located as provided under section 606.

History: 2006, Act 110, Eff. July 1, 2006

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 45 cases (30 in the last 5 years), 2009–2026 · leading case: Martha Cares Olsen v. Chikaming Twp., 924 N.W.2d 889 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018).
Martha Cares Olsen v. Chikaming Twp., 924 N.W.2d 889 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 8× “Specifically, § 605 of the MZEA, MCL 125.3605, provides that a decision of a zoning board of appeals is final, subject to appellate review by the circuit court.”
Dennis Dubuc v. Twp. of Green Oak, 406 F. App'x 983 (6th Cir. 2011). “” Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.3605 . 7 .Though the Dubucs did seek a variance on the property — to change the nonconforming use to "commercial office and contractor equipment and material storage yard” on Parcel No.”
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal All. v. Saugatuck Twp. (Mich. 2022). · cites it 61× “The panel relied on Olsen v Chikaming Twp, 325 Mich App 170 (2018), and MCL 125.3605. However, the panel remanded Docket No.”
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal All. v. Saugatuck Twp. (Mich. 2022). · cites it 61× “The panel relied on Olsen v Chikaming Twp, 325 Mich App 170 (2018), and MCL 125.3605. However, the panel remanded Docket No.”
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal All. v. Saugatuck Twp. (Mich. 2022). · cites it 61× “The panel relied on Olsen v Chikaming Twp, 325 Mich App 170 (2018), and MCL 125.3605. However, the panel remanded Docket No.”
Dubuc v. Green Oak Twp., 642 F. Supp. 2d 694 (E.D. Mich. 2009). · cites it 2× “” Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.3605 . Plaintiffs had the opportunity to appeal Kruszewski’s determination to the ZBA, but they chose not to avail themselves of this opportunity to be heard.”
Martha Cares Olsen v. Chikaming Twp. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 8× “Specifically, § 605 of the MZEA, MCL 125.3605, provides that a decision of a zoning board of appeals is final, subject to appellate review by the circuit court.”
Safet Stafa v. City of Troy (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 8× “” MCL 125.3605. Further, MCL 125.3606(1) states: (1) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the zoning board of appeals may appeal to the circuit court for the county in which the property is located.”
Matthew Town v. Twp. of Mayfield (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 7× “Under MCL 125.3605, a party seeking relief from a decision of a zoning board must demonstrate to the circuit court that he or she is an aggrieved party.”
Our Egr Homeowners All. v. City of East Grand Rapids (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 5× “The City and Spectrum both filed motions to dismiss the appeal, arguing that the appellants were not “aggrieved parties” pursuant to MCL 125.3605. The trial court agreed and dismissed the appeal.”
Grandview Beach Ass'n v. Cnty. of Cheboygan (Mich. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 5× “A party aggrieved by the decision may appeal to the circuit court for the county in which the property is located as provided under section 606. [Emphasis added.”
Richard Zelasko v. Charter Twp. of Bloomfield (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 5× “Review of the site plan and special land use was placed on the agenda for the Township Board’s November 9, 2020 meeting. Plaintiffs Zelasko and Tina Paul filed an ex parte motion in the circuit court, which entered a temporary restraining order enjoining the Township Board from…”
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