§ 29-20-102 — Legislative declaration

(1) The general assembly hereby finds
and declares that in order to provide for planned and orderly development within
Colorado and a balancing of basic human needs of a changing population with
legitimate environmental concerns, the policy of this state is to clarify and provide
broad authority to local governments to plan for and regulate the use of land within
their respective jurisdictions. Nothing in this article shall serve to diminish the
planning functions of the state or the duties of the division of planning.

(2) The general assembly further finds and declares that local governments
will be better able to properly plan for growth and serve new residents if they are
authorized to impose impact fees as a condition of approval of development
permits. However, impact fees and other development charges can affect growth
and development patterns outside a local government's jurisdiction, and uniform
impact fee authority among local governments will encourage proper growth
management.

Legislative History

Source: L. 74: Entire article added, p. 353, � 1, effective May 17. L. 2001, 2nd Ex. Sess.: Entire section amended, p. 27, � 1, effective November 6.