Section R. 259.251 - Approval of sitesRule 251.
(1) Upon receipt of an application for a new public use airport, the commission shall cause the proposed airport site to be inspected, and shall examine both of the following:(a) Plans and specifications as to all local conditions affecting the establishment and construction.(b) Detailed requirements of state, local, and federal laws.(2) If the proposed or completed facility meets the minimum requirements for issuance of an airport license, and upon consideration of the public benefits and impacts on the surrounding area, then the commission shall license the site.(3) All applications for a license shall include any proposal describing any planned development of services and facilities intended to serve the flying and non-flying public.(4) Before annual renewal of any public use license, the commission shall determine that all applicable standards continue to be met by that facility, either through inspection or certification by the facility's owner or manager.Mich. Admin. Code R. 259.251