Authorization for these land use regulations is contained in the Idaho planning act of 1975, Idaho Code sections 67-6501 through 67-6538 with special emphasis on section 67-6503 providing that "every city and county shall exercise the power conferred by this chapter" with regard to the establishment of zoning districts, Idaho Code section 67-6511; the issuance of special or conditional use permits, Idaho Code section 67-6512; the regulation of land subdivision development, Idaho Code sections 67-6513 through 67-6514 and also Idaho Code sections 50-1301 through 50-1334; the regulations of planned unit developments, Idaho Code section 67-6515; the adoption of design standards and building criteria, Idaho Code section 67-6518; and the regulation of land use according to other provisions of Idaho Code chapter 65. Further, the county declares its intent to comply with Idaho Code sections 67-6508 and 67-6509 by the establishment of this title based upon a comprehensive plan. The standards and policies of this title, which were originally adopted on November 8, 1982, reviewed and adopted by the Valley County planning and zoning commission on February 20, 1992; adopted by the Valley County board of commissioners on April 13, 1992, pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-6509, have been adopted in accordance with the comprehensive plan adopted by resolution of the board on May 31, 1978, and as amended on June 21, 2001, and revised January 27, 2003, and again on April 10, 2006, with the attitudes of the general public of the county as expressed in land use planning workshops conducted prior to the writing and codification of this title. The Valley County planning and zoning commission has approved and submitted this title. The board of commissioners has reviewed this title and found that its review and update does promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the county as follows: (Ord. 10-06, 8-23-2010; amd. Ord. 11-5, 6-6-2011)
A. By protecting the property rights and enhancing the property values.
B. By ensuring that adequate public facilities and services are provided to the people in a timely manner and at reasonable cost.
C. By ensuring that the economy of the state and localities is protected and enhanced.
D. By ensuring that the important environmental features of the state and localities are protected and enhanced.
E. By encouraging the protection of prime agricultural, forestry, and mining lands for production of food, fiber and minerals.
F. By encouraging urban and urban type development within incorporated cities, impact areas and other designated areas.
G. By avoiding undue concentration of population and overcrowding of land in rural areas.
H. By ensuring that the development on land is commensurate with physical characteristics of the land.
I. By protecting life and property in areas subject to natural hazards and disasters.
J. By protecting fish, wildlife, and recreation resources.
K. By avoiding undue water and air pollution.
L. By providing for affordable housing for county residents and workers.
M. By providing corridors for pathways and alternative transportation. (Ord. 10-06, 8-23-2010)