# Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.109a: Parcel less than 1 acre

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.109a
- **Heading:** Parcel less than 1 acre
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 560 / Act Act-288-of-1967 / Section 560.109a

## Text

Sec. 109a.

If a parcel resulting from a division is less than 1 acre in size, a building permit shall not be issued for the parcel unless the parcel has all of the following:

Public water or city, county, or district health department approval for the suitability of an on-site water supply under the same standards as set forth for lots under rules described in section 105(g).

Public sewer or city, county, or district health department approval for on-site sewage disposal under the health department standards as set forth for lots under rules described in section 105(g).

The municipality or county approving a proposed division resulting in a parcel less than 1 acre in size and its officers and employees are not liable if a building permit is not issued for the parcel for the reasons set forth in this section. A notice of approval of a proposed division resulting in a parcel of less than 1 acre in size shall include a statement to this effect.

A city, county, or district health department may adopt by regulation a fee for services provided under this section. The fees shall not exceed the reasonable costs of providing the services for which the fees are charged.

History: Add. 1997, Act 87, Imd. Eff. July 28, 1997

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.101 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.101.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.102.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.103 Subdivisions of land; surveys and plats, requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.103.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.104 Replats; requirements; vacation of original plat.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.104.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.105 Preliminary or final plat; approval; conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.105.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.106 Approving authorities; limitation on powers of approval or rejection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.106.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.107 Preliminary plat; submission, discretion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.107.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.108 Parent parcel or parent tract; number of parcels resulting from division; limitations; requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.108.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.109 Approval or disapproval of proposed division; requirements; exemption from platting requirements; notice of transfer; form; sale of unplatted land; statement contained in deed; ordinance; approval not determination of compliance; effect of failure to comply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.109.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.109a Parcel less than 1 acre.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.109a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.109b Parcels of 20 or more acres.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.109b.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.111 Preliminary plat; specifications; requirements; preapplication review meeting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.111.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.112 Preliminary plat; tentative approval; time period; extension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.112.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.112a Preliminary plat; submission of copies to officer or agency; review and action; time period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C560_AAct-288-of-1967_S560.112a.md)

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