Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.949: Neighborhood areas in municipalities; permits, withholding.

Sec. 9.

Upon advice of the planning commission that plans for the betterment of a neighborhood are in preparation, the legislative body may establish a date, and for a period of time not to exceed 6 months thereafter, temporarily withhold permits for building construction, sidewalks, drainage systems or other major improvements within the neighborhood.