1. (1) Pursuant to this article, it is the function of local government to:

   1. (a) Designate matters of state interest after public hearing, taking into consideration:

      1. (I) The intensity of current and foreseeable development pressures; and
      2. (II) Applicable guidelines for designation issued by the applicable state agencies;
   2. (b) Hold hearings on applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;
   3. (c) Grant or deny applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;
   4. (d) Receive recommendations from state agencies and other local governments relating to matters of state interest;
   5. (e) Send recommendations to other local governments relating to matters of state interest.
   6. (f) (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.