Lathrup Village Michigan Adopts Clearzoning Code

Feb. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- 2011 brings a fresh change for the City of Lathrup Village, a Michigan community with a new clearzoning ordinance. The City transformed its existing zoning ordinance into user-friendly, easy-to-understand, hyperlinked ordinance that is available on the internet.

This effort is seen as an economic development tool.   It makes it easier for developers, business owners, and design professionals to understand the zoning code, and it is available around the clock and around the world via the City's web site.  It also makes it easier for residents to access and understand zoning regulations.  It is truly a better way to zone.

Lathrup Village took this opportunity to implement several Master Plan recommendations by consolidating zoning districts and creating new zoning districts that more appropriately address the needs of the community.

The City of Lathrup Village, a suburb of Detroit, is in an ideal location for redevelopment.  Seeking to enhance its main commercial corridor, Southfield Road, the City embarked on a master plan process that led to the vision of a downtown, right in the heart of the corridor. The new clearzoning code includes a form-based, Village Center District, which provides more direction for the physical design of the new downtown area.

For more information, please contact Rod Arroyo at clearzoning at 866-271-9663 or visit www.clearzoning.com.  For the City of Lathrup Village, contact Jeff Mueller, City Administrator at 248-557-2600 ext. 225.

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Clearzoning is a municipal ordinance and code company that transforms zoning ordinances and other development regulations into illustrated, hyperlinked, digital documents that are user friendly.