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Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.221 (2026)

Vacation, correction, or revision of plat.

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LAND DIVISION ACT


Act 288 of 1967


560.221 Vacation, correction, or revision of plat.

Sec. 221.

    The circuit court may, as provided in sections 222 to 229 vacate, correct, or revise all or a part of a recorded plat.

History: 1967, Act 288, Eff. Jan. 1, 1968 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 367, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1978

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Plat Act

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Subdivision Control
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 22 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1971–2025 · leading case: Beach v. Lima Twp., 802 N.W.2d 1 (Mich. 2011).
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Beach v. Lima Twp., 802 N.W.2d 1 (Mich. 2011). · cites it 16× “Therefore, plaintiffs were not required to proceed under MCL 560.221,1 which allows a circuit court to vacate, correct, or revise a plat but does not “enable a court to establish an 1 MCL 560.”
Tomecek v. Bavas, 759 N.W.2d 178 (Mich. 2008). · cites it 6× “Both MCL 560.221 and 560.226(1) state that courts may vacate, correct, or revise a recorded plat.”
Beach v. Lima Twp., 770 N.W.2d 386 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 9× “116(C)(8) and (10), claiming that plaintiffs had failed to state a claim because an action to vacate streets created by a plat had to be brought under the Land Division Act (LDA), specifically under MCL 560.221 through 560.229, the provisions concerning plats.”
Martin v. Beldean, 677 N.W.2d 312 (Mich. 2004). · cites it 5× “3 We further hold that the exclusive means available when seeking to vacate, correct, or revise a dedica *543 tion in a recorded plat is a lawsuit filed pursuant to MCL 560.221 through 560.229. Accordingly, we reverse the judgments of the Court of Appeals and the trial court.”
Tomecek v. Bavas, 740 N.W.2d 323 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 14× “Finally, the trial court considered whether plaintiffs were entitled to revision of the plat pursuant to MCL 560.221 and MCL 560.226(1). The trial court ultimately concluded that plaintiffs had met the burden necessary to warrant a revision of the plat to include a utility…”
Ambs v. Kalamazoo Cnty. Road Comm'n, 662 N.W.2d 424 (Mich. Ct. App. 2003). “11 Although the Plat Act of 1929 was replaced by the Subdivision Control Act in 1967, see 1967 PA 288 (now known as the Land Division Act, 1996 PA 591 ), the latter act continues to permit circuit court actions to vacate or otherwise alter a plat, MCL 560.221, 560.222. 12 This…”
Bangle v. State Treasurer, 191 N.W.2d 160 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 4× “Plaintiffs appeal the trial court’s order denying a petition to vacate certain platted lands under MCLA § 560.221 (Stat Ann 1970 Rev § 26.430 [221]).”
Nelson v. Roscommon Cnty. Road Comm'n, 323 N.W.2d 621 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). “"(2) To vacate, correct, alter or revise a recorded plat or any part of it, the proprietor of a subdivision or any lot in a subdivision; the governing body of a municipality which considers it necessary or advisable in the interests of the welfare, health or safety of its…”
Hall v. Hanson, 664 N.W.2d 796 (Mich. Ct. App. 2003). “See MCL 560.221. See McKay v Palmer, 170 Mich App 288, 293 ; 427 NW2d 620 (1988) (“A suit to quiet title or remove a cloud on a title is one in equity and not at law.”
Tomecek v. Bavas, 740 N.W.2d 323 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 14× “Finally, the trial court considered whether plaintiffs were entitled to revision of the plat pursuant to MCL 560.221 and MCL 560.226(1). The trial court ultimately concluded that plaintiffs had met the burden necessary to warrant a revision of the plat to include a utility…”
Vivian v. Roscommon Cnty. Bd. of Road Commissioners, 416 N.W.2d 394 (Mich. Ct. App. 1987). “MCL 560.221; MSA 26.430(221) provides that the circuit court may vacate, correct, or revise all or part of a recorded plat.”
Hall v. Hanson, 664 N.W.2d 796 (Mich. Ct. App. 2003). “§ 560.221. [11] See McKay v. Palmer, 170 Mich.”
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