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County of Osceola, ORV Ordinance:  An ordinance adopted for the purpose of authorizing and regulating the operation of Off Road Vehicles (ORVs) on roads in Osceola County, for the purpose of providing penalties for the violation thereof, and for the distribution of public funds resulting from those penalties pursuant to 2008 PA 240, MCL 324.811131.

Land Use Plan:  The 2002 Osceola County Land Use Plan is intended to act as a guide for the County and individual communities. At the time of its creation, many communities in Osceola County did not have plans of their own, or zoning to guide the types of development that can occur (as is still the case).  The intent of this plan is to provide general guidelines that will provide the framework for other community plans and zoning tools to help insure that communities develop as residents desire.

Osceola County Planning Commission Ordinance:  An ordinance to create a Planning Commission for Osceola County, Michigan, as authorized by P.A. 33 of 2008, being the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, MCL 125.3801 et seq., for the purpose of having planning; to create, organize, enumerate powers and duties; to provide for the coordinated and harmonious development of Osceola County; and to function in cooperation with other constituted authorities of incorporated and unincorporated areas within Osceola County.

Osceola County Recreation Plan:  The Natural Resources Trust Fund Act (Part 19 of 1994 PA 451) states that local units of government are eligible to apply for government assistance from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.  In order to be eligible to apply a community must have an approved, five-year recreation plan on file with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Osceola County Recycling Guide:  Osceola County has a volunteer recycling program.  There are recycling centers in the cities of Evart and Reed City and the villages of LeRoy and Marion.  The days of operation and hours vary between recycling centers.  Additionally certain recyclable items can be dropped off at specific businesses around the county.

Solid Waste Plan:  The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 P.A. 451, as amended, Part 115, Solid Waste Management, and its Administrative Rules, requires that each county have a Solid Waste Management Plan Update approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.  This is Osceola County's plan.