Land Use & Zoning
Under Idaho's Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA), what is the role of a county or city comprehensive plan?
AIt serves as binding law with immediate effect
BIt provides a long-range policy guide for land use decisions, though zoning regulations implement the plan✓ Correct
CIt is prepared only when there are disputes
DIt applies only to commercial properties
Explanation
Under LLUPA (Idaho Code §67-6501), Idaho counties and cities must adopt comprehensive plans as policy guides for future land use decisions. Zoning ordinances implement the plan, but the plan itself is generally advisory.
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