15-9-104. Private enterprise to be preferred; when considered.
(a) A municipality, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and consistent with its needs, shall afford maximum opportunity to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise. A municipality shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers under this chapter, including the:
(i) Formulation of a workable program;
(ii) Approval of communitywide plans or programs for urban renewal and general neighborhood renewal plans (consistent with the general plan of the municipality);
(iii) Exercising of its zoning powers;
(iv) Enforcement of other laws, codes and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements;
(v) Disposition of any property acquired; and
(vi) Provision of necessary public improvements.