(1) Pursuant to this article, it is the function of local government to:
(a) Designate matters of state interest after public hearing, taking into consideration:
The intensity of current and foreseeable development pressures; and
Applicable guidelines for designation issued by the applicable state agencies;
Hold hearings on applications for permits for development in areas of state interestand for activities of state interest;
Grant or deny applications for permits for development in areas of state interest andfor activities of state interest;
Receive recommendations from state agencies and other local governments relatingto matters of state interest;
Send recommendations to other local governments relating to matters of state interest.
(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.