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(B) Before and after photo simulations from various locations and/or angles from which the public would typically view the site; and (C) A map depicting where the photos were taken. The visual impact analysis shall demonstrate that less intrusive sites are not available or do not provide the necessary communication coverage to provide the service. The director may request the submission of additional materials includinjz but not limited to photo overlays, scaled models, renderings or field mock-ups to evaluate potential visual impacts. These materials should address appropriate coloration, blending, and stealth design (e mono -pine, monopalm) to harmonize the facility with the surrounding area." SECTION 6. Chapter 25, article 2, division 7, section 25-2-76, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), is amended to read as follows: "Section 25-2-76. Action on plan approval application. (a) The director may issue plan approval subject to conditions or changes in the proposal which, in the director's opinion, are necessary to carry out and further the purposes of this chapter and the considerations contained in section 25-2-77. (b) The director may only issue plan approval for a telecommunication antenna or tower if the proposed use meets all of the conditions contained in sections 25-2-77 and 25-4-12, and if the applicant provides all verification required under section 25- 2-74. (c) The director may only issue plan approval for a temporary model home or real estate office if the proposed use meets all of the conditions in section 25-2-77 and 25-4-8. (d) The director shall render a decision to either approve or deny a plan approval application, other than for an agricultural tourism facility [of]S any special district with adopted design guidelines and/or standards, or M telecommunication antenna or tower, within thirty days after acceptance of the application. If the director fails to render a decision within the thirty -day period, the application shall be considered approved without further certification by the director. In addition, the following specific provisions shall apply: (1) For an agricultural tourism facility, the department shall conduct a site inspection prior to issuing plan approval within sixty days after acceptance of the application. If the director fails to render a decision within the sixty-day period, the application shall be considered approved without further certification by the director. (2) For any plan approval application within a special district with adopted design guidelines and/or standards, the director shall render a decision to either approve or deny the plan approval application within forty-five days after acceptance of the application. If the director fails to render a decision within the forty-five day period, the application shall be considered approved without further certification by the director. (3) For a telecommunication antenna or tower, the director shall render a decision