The general assembly finds and declares that: The protection of the utility, value, and future of all lands within the state, including the public domain as well as privately owned land, is a matter of public interest; Adequate information on land use and systematic methods of definition, classification, and utilization thereof are either lacking or […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Development” means any construction or activity which changes the basic character or the use of the land on which the construction or activity occurs. “Local government” means a municipality or county. “Local permit authority” means the governing body of a local government with which an […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Aspect” means the cardinal direction the land surface faces, characterized by north-facing slopes generally having heavier vegetation cover. “Avalanche” means a mass of snow or ice and other material which may become incorporated therein as such mass moves rapidly down a mountain slope. “Corrosive soil” […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Airport” means any municipal or county airport or airport under the jurisdiction of an airport authority. “Area around a key facility” means an area immediately and directly affected by a key facility. “Arterial highway” means any limited-access highway which is part of the federal-aid interstate […]
With regard to public utilities, nothing in this article shall be construed as enhancing or diminishing the power and authority of municipalities, counties, or the public utilities commission. Any order, rule, or directive issued by any governmental agency pursuant to this article shall not be inconsistent with or in contravention of any decision, order, or […]
Nothing in this article shall be construed as: Enhancing or diminishing the rights of owners of property as provided by the state constitution or the constitution of the United States; Modifying or amending existing laws or court decrees with respect to the determination and administration of water rights. Source: L. 74: Entire article added, p. […]
This article shall not apply to any development in an area of state interest or any activity of state interest which meets any one of the following conditions as of May 17, 1974: The development or activity is covered by a current building permit issued by the appropriate local government; or The development or activity […]
Whenever any person desiring to carry out development as defined in section 24-65.1-102 (1) is required to obtain a permit, to be issued by any state agency or commission for the purpose of authorizing or allowing such development, pursuant to this or any other statute or regulation promulgated thereunder, such agency or commission shall establish […]
