Section R. 554.731 - ApplicationRule 31.
(1) The application shall be submitted to the clerk of the local governing body with the jurisdictional responsibility for the property cited in the application except that in those townships not having a duly adopted zoning ordinance pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, 2006 PA 110, MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702, the application shall be submitted to the clerk of the governing body of the county.(2) The application shall contain a map which includes the following information: (a) All significant natural features, including but not limited to swamps, bogs, marshes, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, woodlots, known mineral deposits and formations and sand dunes.(b) All physical improvements including but not limited to buildings, roads, feedlots, or any improvements under construction at the time of application.(c) All acreage under active agricultural use by type of use.(3) A copy of the most recent property tax assessment notice or tax bill shall accompany the application along with a statement by the applicant certifying the name of the owner of record, the legal description of the property and all liens, covenants, and other encumbrances affecting the title to the land.Mich. Admin. Code R. 554.731