Preserving, Protecting, and Enhancing Michigan's Scenic Resources
Scenic Michigan is a broad coalition of Michiganders from all walks of life who care passionately about protecting Michigan’s spectacular beauty. Since 1996, Scenic Michigan has fought to eliminate blight, stem Michigan’s excessive proliferation of roadway billboards, reduce light pollution, and protect the state’s most scenic and beautiful vistas. Scenic Michigan is an affiliate of Scenic America, a national organization sharing our goals.
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Sign Regulation: Upcoming Trainings and Guidebook
Our recently updated Michigan Sign Guidebook (2021) provides essential guidance about the local planning and regulation of business and advertising signs. Learn how to utilize content-neutral sign regulations to enhance the scenic quality of your community, while addressing critical legal issues.
We held two trainings in May 2021 in partnership with Michigan State Extension Services. This fall, you’ll find an opportunity to get more training at the Michigan Association of Planning Conference (10/27/21- 10/29/21). Brian Connolly, Sign Guidebook author, will be presenting a session on Friday, October 29th from 10:30-Noon.
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Our annual Scenic Michigan Photo Contest is on hold until a new Executive Director is hired. Keep snapping those beautiful pictures and we'll send a note to all past participants when we launch the contest.
Are you passionate about the need to protect Michigan's scenic qualities? Do you have strong nonprofit management experience/and or professional urban planning background? Are you looking for a position that allows you creative freedom and a good work/life balance? If so, you may be interested in applying to serve as…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert significantly impacted local governments’ approach to sign regulation. The case’s application of the content neutrality doctrine rendered most of the local sign regulations in Michigan unconstitutional. Recent Sixth Circuit court decisions challenge local governments’ ability to continue with longstanding modes…