(1) Pursuant to this article, it is the function of local government to:
(a) Designate matters of state interest after public hearing, taking into consideration:
(I) The intensity of current and foreseeable development pressures; and
(II) Applicable guidelines for designation issued by the applicable state agencies;
(b) Hold hearings on applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;
(c) Grant or deny applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;
(d) Receive recommendations from state agencies and other local governments relating to matters of state interest;
(e) Send recommendations to other local governments relating to matters of state interest.
(f) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2005, p. 667, § 2, effective June 1, 2005.)