September 13, 2011, Introduced by Rep. Geiss and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to require the timely installation of sidewalks in
certain developments; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local government officers and entities; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1. If sidewalks are installed on 80% of the building
sites in a site condominium, subdivision, or other development with
multiple building sites, the developer shall install sidewalks on
the remaining building sites within 3 years after the date
sidewalks are installed on 80% of the building sites or within 3
years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later.
Sec. 2. An ordinance may impose a requirement that is the same
as or stricter than the requirement set forth in section 1.
Sec. 3. A person who violates section 1 is responsible for a
state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of
not more than $50.00 per day for each building site at which a
sidewalk has not been installed in violation of section 1.