I think you are right. I just painted a target on my back...
I guess it's unpopular to exercise our rights.
I guess it's unpopular to exercise our rights.
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What I meant about exercising caution is to be aware that once you stand your ground and fight for your rights, you will be targeted by the local government. Even if you win your case you will be on the radar for retaliation.
http://www.bsmlawpc.com/_blog/Munic...n_Farming_and_the_Michigan_Right_to_Farm_Act/
This is the article the township handed me yesterday. Sorry it's just a link, but I'm on my iPod....
I'm wondering if they zoned you residential to raise your tax rate? Might be an unrelated point, but also might point to their motives for pushing their case.In an effort to cover our bases before they take us to court, we are getting the last phase of MAEAP verification September 5th. And LLC should be complete next week. The only "GAAMPS site selection" I think could be a remote possibility is in building a new " animal housing structure" because we are zoned res and not ag.
I think the township is grasping at straws to try to back up their pathetic ordinance. I still can't see how we are zoned residential to begin with...
I'm pretty sure a judge would agree the township is making a mountain out of a mole hill.
It might then be well worth your while to fight for the correct zoning to be reinstated, RETROACTIVELY. And ask for punitive damages.Yes, you are spot on. It was zoned R2 for tax purposes. And by doing that we pay HUGE tax amounts because its our second home. If it were zoned AG it doesn't matter if you don't live there. Taxes are the same low rate.
How long ago was the change made...and do you have any idea what prompted it? Did you have an opportunity to contest the change?Anyone know how to go about getting zoning changed? Township made it VERY clear that it will not even be considered. It simply will not happen.
What would next step be?