§ 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.