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2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Act 259 of 1959


TALL STRUCTURE ACT

Act 259 of 1959

AN ACT to promote the safety, welfare, and protection of persons and property in the air and on the ground by regulating the height, location, and visual and aural identification characteristics of certain structures; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act.


History: 1959, Act 259, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;--Am. 1986, Act 296, Eff. Apr. 1, 1987




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentDescription
Section 259.481Definitions.
Section 259.482Permit required for construction of certain structures.
Section 259.482aCondition to issuance of permit allowing construction, replacement, or increase in height of certain structures.
Section 259.482bWidth of primary surface; length of primary surface; elevation.
Section 259.482cWidth of approach surface; outward and upward extension of approach surface.
Section 259.482dExtension of transitional surface.
Section 259.482ePerimeter of horizontal surface.
Section 259.483Building permits; public utility structures, emergency repair.
Section 259.484Structure extending more than 1,000 feet above ground elevation at structure's site; conditions to issuance of permit to erect, add to, or replace.
Section 259.485Application for permit; statement of location and maximum height; applicability of height restrictions.
Section 259.486Permit; specification of visual or aural identification; compliance with federal laws or regulations; high intensity white obstruction lights; demolition or removal of structure; violation.
Section 259.487Application for permit; investigation; considerations; notice of determination; hearing.
Section 259.488Building permits; conduct, controlling statute and rules for conduct of public hearings.
Section 259.489Appeal.
Section 259.490Action to enjoin, restrain, correct, or abate violation.
Section 259.491Rules; forms.
Section 259.492Violation of act; penalty.
Section 259.493Tall structure act; short title.

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