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J+SV OF H��1 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I BILL NO. 24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLES 1, 2, 4, 5, AND 7, OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS AND TOWERS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I: SECTION 1. Findings and purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to provide a comprehensive set of standards for the development of telecommunications facilities. The regulations contained herein are designed to protect and promote public safety and community welfare, while at the same time not unduly restricting the development of telecommunications facilities. SECTION 2. Chapter 25, article 1, section 25-1-5, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), is amended by amending the definition of "Telecommunications antenna" in subsection (b) to read as follows: ""[ ]Telecommunication antenna" means an antenna, tower and other accessory structures for radio frequency (RF) transmissions intended for specific users who must have special equipment for transmission and/or reception. Also included are broadcasting facilities regulated by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) under the Code of Federal Regulations, par. 74, which includes low power television. Included are land -mobile or two-way radio, and one-way radio paging service broadcasting. Also included are independent receiving facilities which do not qualify as accessory uses. Not included are portable, hand held and vehicular transceivers or radios; industrial, scientific and medical equipment operating at frequencies designated for that purpose by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); marketed consumer products, such as microwave ovens, citizens band radios, ham radios and remote control toys; and facilities for the receiving of these transmissions, including individual radio and television appliances." SECTION 3. Chapter 25, article 2, division 6, section 25-2-61, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) The following uses shall be permitted within designated County zoning districts only if a use permit is obtained for the use from the commission: (1) Bed and breakfast establishments in RS, RA, FA, and A districts, provided that the property is within the state land use urban district.