[§46-163]  Conditions for the transfer ofdevelopment rights.  In addition to any existing power, duty, and authorityof the counties to regulate land uses by planning or zoning, the counties arehereby authorized to transfer and regulate the transfer of development rights,subject to the conditions set forth under this part, as well as planning laws,zoning laws, and any other conditions as the legislative body of each countydeems necessary and appropriate.  The purpose of providing for transfer of developmentrights shall be to:

(1)  Protect the natural, scenic, and agriculturalqualities of open lands;

(2)  Enhance sites and areas of special character orspecial historical, cultural, aesthetic, or economic interest or value; and

(3)  Enable and encourage flexibility of design andcareful management of land in recognition of land as a basic and valuablenatural resource. [L 1998, c 296, pt of §1]

 

Revision Note

 

  Subsection designation deleted pursuant to §23G-15(1).