A. These regulations are designed to facilitate identification, designation and administration of matters of State and local interest consistent with the statutory requirements and criteria set forth in C.R.S. §24-65.0--101, et seq. (1974), as amended, and C.R.S. §29-20-101, et seq. (1974), as amended, and generally consistent with the guidelines for designation approved by the Colorado Land Use Commission.

   B. The Board of County Commissioners finds that:

   1. All requirements for notice and public hearing prior to the adoption of these regulations have been satisfied.

   2. These regulations are necessary because of the continuing intensity of current and foreseeable development pressures in the areas and activities identified on and within the County of Pueblo.

   3. These regulations are adopted after having taken into consideration applicable guidelines adopted and issued by the Colorado Land Use Commission.

   4. These regulations apply to all unincorporated areas within the County of Pueblo.

   5. These regulations also interpret and amplify any and all regulations heretofore adopted with regard to specific activities or areas of State and local interest.