§ 24-65.1-301. Functions of Local Government

1. Pursuant to this article, it is the function of local government to:
   1. Designate matters of state interest after public hearing, taking into consideration:
      1. The intensity of current and foreseeable development pressures; and
      2. Applicable guidelines for designation issued by the applicable state agencies;
   2. Hold hearings on applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;
   3. Grant or deny applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;
   4. Receive recommendations from state agencies and other local governments relating to matters of state interest;
   5. Send recommendations to other local governments relating to matters of state interest.
   6. (Deleted by amendment, L . 2005, p. 667, § 2, effective June 1, 2005.)

Source: L. 74: Entire article added, p. 346, § 1, effective May 17. L. 2005: (1)(e) and (1)(f) amended, p. 667, § 2, effective June 1.