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SECTION 6. Chapter 25, article 4, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), is amended by adding the following new division to read as follows: "Division 1.2. Visitor Destination Areas. Section 25-4-17. Purpose and applicability. The visitor destination area is a land use designation that allows transient accommodation rentals to lawfully operate in any zoning district. This designation applies to areas with high concentrations of transient accommodation rentals or areas without adequate hotels or resorts, and in proximity to visitor -related establishments or activities, such as beaches, golf courses, landmarks, entertainment venues, and other scenic, commercial, or recreational facilities. Section 25-4-17.1. General provisions Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, transient accommodation rentals within a visitor destination area maybe registered at any time, subject to the following requirements: (1) Registration shall be made in accordance with division 1.1; (2) In the case of an un-hosted transient accommodation rental established after January 1, 2025, the owner must maintain their principal residence within the County; (3) Except as to the registration fees set forth therein, sections 25-4-16.1, 25-4- 16.2, and 25-4-16.3 shall not apply to transient accommodation rentals within a visitor destination area; and (4) The transient accommodation rental shall comply with division 1.1 in all other respects not otherwise provided for by this division. Section 25-4-17.2. Desil4nated visitor destination areas; boundaries. The following areas are designated as visitor destination areas: Hilo IM Kona Puna" 15