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than two acres. There shall benomore than one single-family dwelling per � one-half acre, except asmay beprovided for inthis sediun." The requested boundary amendment will still preserve the existing residential � and agricultural land uses which were found to be compatible when these uses were � � established on the subject property while it maintained its current Agricultural land use designations. The Rural boundary amendment will also compatible with the statutory definition of low-density residential lots of no more than one dvvd|inQ per half-acre. Chapter 205, Havvai^i Revised Statutes, does not authorize residential dwellings asa ' permissible use in the Agricultural District unless the dwelling is related to an agricultural activity orisa "farm dvve||ing" Farm dwelling isdefined inSection 2O5- � 4.5/a>(4), HRS, as "os/ng/efonnilvdw/e/kng/mcotedonondused/ncorjunctionwitho farm, including clusters ufsingle-family form dwellings permitted within agricultural parks developed by the State, or where agricultural activity provides income to the family occupying the dm/elling." The two existing dwellings Vnthe subject property qualified as farm dwellings and will continue to remain as so should the boundary amendment beapproved. Thus,the requested boundary amendment would beinthe direction offulfilling the permissible uses ofthe rural designation. The requested Rural District reclassification action also conforms tothe following goals, objectives and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan relating to Socio- cultural advancement- Housing objectives and policies: (a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to housing shall bedirected towards achievement ofthe following objectives: /1\ Greater opportunities for Hawaii's people tosecure reasonably priced, safe, sanitary, livable homes located insuitable environments that satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires nffamilies and individuals. (2) The orderly development ofresidential areas sensitive tocommunity ° needs and other land uses. (b) Toachieve the housing objectives, itshall bethe policy ofthis state to: /1\ Effectively accommodate the housing needs ufHawaii's people.