(1) Subject to subsection (2), after adoption of a growth policy, the governing body within the area covered by the growth policy pursuant to 76-1-601 must be guided by and give consideration to the general policy and pattern of development set out in the growth policy in the:
(a) authorization, construction, alteration, or abandonment of public ways, public places, public structures, or public utilities;
(b) authorization, acceptance, or construction of water mains, sewers, connections, facilities, or utilities; and
(c) adoption of zoning ordinances or resolutions.
(2) (a) A growth policy is not a regulatory document and does not confer any authority to regulate that is not otherwise specifically authorized by law or regulations adopted pursuant to the law.
(b) A governing body may not withhold, deny, or impose conditions on any land use approval or other authority to act based solely on compliance with a growth policy adopted pursuant to this chapter.