Zoning Solutions

Rate My Zoning evaluates your zoning ordinance for clarity, enforceability, and consistency. We review definitions, permitted use tables, dimensional and design standards, administrative procedures, enforcement provisions, and alignment with your comprehensive plan.

This service is built for zoning administrators, planners, enforcement staff, planning commissioners, municipal attorneys, and elected officials who need zoning codes that are clear, enforceable, and workable in real-world situations.

No. Rate My Zoning is a diagnostic review. It identifies problem areas, explains why they cause issues, and provides prioritized recommendations. You can use the results to guide targeted amendments or a future comprehensive update. If you are interested in a full rewrite, please contact us!

You’ll receive annotated sections of concern, clear explanations of risks and inconsistencies, a prioritized action plan for improvements, and an overall score/rating of the document. In some cases, we also include example amendment language.

Most zoning reviews are completed within 10–14 days after we receive a complete submittal, depending on the size and complexity of the ordinance.

Yes. One of the primary goals is to reduce ambiguity that leads to enforcement challenges, appeals, and inconsistent interpretations. Clearer standards mean fewer disputes and stronger legal footing.

Yes. After delivery, you can schedule a consultation to walk through the findings, discuss priorities, and determine next steps for updates, amendments, or staff guidance.

Absolutely. Many communities use Rate My Zoning as a low-risk first step to understand what’s working, what isn’t, and where to focus time and budget before launching a larger update.

  It is a service that reviews your existing zoning regulations and identifies areas for updates or improvements.  This can ultimately save a community money so that updates can be performed on an as-needed basis.

Costs are based on the population of the community.  Typically, the larger in population a community is, the more complex and lengthier the regulations are.

Communities can identify where improvements are needed and how the community stacks up to neighboring communities.

It can help a community attract high quality development, can assist in enforcing regulations, and can make for a well-planned community that maintains a high quality of life.

 It helps a community see where they stack up in the big scheme of things.  It can help a community make improvements so as to be more competitive in attracting quality development.

Give us a call, we offer that service as well and would be glad to look into it and provide an estimate.

For your convenience, you may submit payment online or you can mail us a check.  For check mailing, please call 517-458-4054 and we will be glad to provide payment details.

You will receive a high-level overview of findings including a detailed analysis report which includes a comprehensive documentation of all findings with specific section references and recommendations, suitable for sharing with Elected Officials and Planning/Zoning Boards.  Your existing document will receive a comparative rating to see how your document compares to similar communities and Planning/Zoning best practices.  You will also receive a clear roadmap showing which updates should be addressed first based on impact and complexity.

  It is a service that reviews your existing comprehensive plan and identifies areas for updates or improvements.  This can ultimately save a community money so that updates can be performed on an as-needed basis.

Costs are based on the population of the community.  Typically, the larger in population a community is, the more complex and lengthier the regulations are.

Communities can identify where improvements are needed and how the community stacks up to neighboring communities.

A comprehensive plan is a community’s roadmap for the future.  It can help a community attract high quality development and can make for a well-planned community that maintains a high quality of life.

 It helps a community see how their plan stacks up in the big scheme of things.  It can help a community make improvements so as to be more competitive in attracting quality development.

Give us a call, we offer that service as well and would be glad to look into it and provide an estimate.

For your convenience, you may submit payment online or you can mail us a check.  For check mailing, please call 517-458-4054 and we will be glad to provide payment details.

You will receive a high-level overview of findings including a detailed analysis report which includes a comprehensive documentation of all findings with specific recommendations, suitable for sharing with Steering Committees, Elected Officials, and Planning/Zoning Boards.  Your existing document will receive a comparative rating to see how your document compares to similar communities and Planning/Zoning best practices.