76-1-605. Use of adopted growth policy.
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76-1-605 . Use of adopted growth policy.
(1)Subject to subsection (2), after adoption of a growth policy, the governing body within the area covered by the growth policy pursuant to 76-1-601 must be guided by and give consideration to the general policy and pattern of development set out in the growth policy in the:
(a)authorization, construction, alteration, or abandonment of public ways, public places, public structures, or public utilities;
(b)authorization, acceptance, or construction of water mains, sewers, connections, facilities, or utilities; and
(c)adoption of zoning ordinances or resolutions.
(a)A growth policy is not a regulatory document and does not confer any authority to regulate that is not otherwise specifically authorized by law or regulations adopted pursuant to the law.
(b)A governing body may not withhold, deny, or impose conditions on any land use approval or other authority to act based solely on compliance with a growth policy adopted pursuant to this chapter.