76-2-206. Interim zoning map or regulation. (1) The board of county commissioners may adopt an interim zoning map or regulation as an emergency measure in order to promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare if:
     (a) the purpose of the interim zoning map or regulation is to classify and regulate those uses and related matters that constitute the emergency; and
     (b) the county:
     (i) is conducting or in good faith intends to conduct studies within a reasonable time; or
     (ii) has held or is holding a hearing for the purpose of considering any of the following:
     (A) a growth policy;
     (B) zoning regulations; or
     (C) an amendment, extension, or addition to a growth policy or to zoning regulations pursuant to this part.
     (2) An interim resolution must be limited to 1 year from the date it becomes effective. The board of county commissioners may extend the interim resolution for 1 year, but not more than one extension may be made.

     History: En. 16-4711 by Sec. 20, Ch. 273, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 16-4711; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 582, L. 1999.