Title 36, Chapter 66, Section 2
( 36-66-2)
(a) While recognizing and confirming the authority of local
governments to exercise zoning power within their respective
territorial boundaries, it is the intention of this chapter to
establish as state policy minimum procedures governing the exercise
of that power. The purpose of these minimum procedures is to assure
that due process is afforded to the general public when local
governments regulate the uses of property through the exercise of
the zoning power. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to
invalidate any zoning decision made by a local government prior to
January 1, 1986, or to require a local government to exercise its
zoning power. (b) Consistent with the minimum procedures required by this chapter,
local governments may: (1) Provide by ordinance or resolution for such administrative
officers, bodies, or agencies as may be expedient for the
efficient exercise of their zoning powers; and (2) Provide by ordinance or resolution for procedures and
requirements in addition to or supplemental to those required by
this chapter. |