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25-6-56 HAWAII COUNTY CODE Section 25-6-56. Review and approval of site plans. (a) After adoption of an agricultural project district enabling ordinance, the applicant shall submit to the director detailed site plans for the agricultural project district development. The site plans shall conform to the agricultural project district enabling ordinance and shall include the following: (1) Plans for required infrastructure improvements; (2) All items required for a plan approval application, as provided by section 25-2- 72; and (3) Any other information required by rules adopted by the director in accordance with chapter 91, I4awai`i Revised Statutes. (b) Within sixty days after acceptance of the site plans, the director shall either deny or approve the plans. (c) The director may approve site plans for an agricultural project district only if the applicant has complied with all of the conditions contained in the agricultural project district enabling ordinance and the site plans conform to the standards contained in the agricultural project district enabling ordinance. The director may approve the site plans subject to conditions, or the director may approve the site plans subject to certain changes in the proposed site plans when, in the director's opinion, such conditions or changes are necessary to carry out the purposes of the agricultural project district, this chapter and the considerations contained in section 25-6-57. (d) If the director fails to render a decision on the site plans within the prescribed period, the site plans shall be considered approved without further certification by the director. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.) Section 25-6-57. Review criteria and conditions of approval. In reviewing site plans for an agricultural project district, the director shall consider the proposed development and uses in relation to the surrounding properties, improvements, streets, traffic, community characteristics, and natural features, and to the agricultural and accessory residential uses contemplated, and may require conditions or changes to assure: (1) Adequate light and air, proper siting and arrangements of all structures and improvements are provided; (2) Existing and prospective traffic movements will not be hindered; (3) Adequate off-street parking is provided to serve the development or use; (4) Access to the parking areas will not create potential accident hazards; and (5) Within reasonable limits, any natural and man-made features of community value are preserved. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.) 25-144