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argued over maintenance responsibility because of Limited resources. Typically, existing roads are referred to as "government roads" or "homestead roads". Shelter -Burdened, also known as cost -burdened, are those who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care. Severe rent burden is defined as paying more than 50 percent of one's income on rent. Shoreline is the upper reaches of the wash of the waves, other than storm and seismic waves, at high tide during the season of the year in which the highest wash of the waves occurs, usually evidenced by the edge of vegetation growth, or the upper limit of debris left by the wash of the waves. Shoreline Setback Area is the land area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback line established by the Planning Department running inland from and parallel to the certified shoreline at a horizontal plane. Silviculture is the development or maintenance of a forest or wooded preserve. Silvopasture is the deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land. Smart Growth is the overall approach to development that encourages a mix of building types and uses, diverse housing and transportation options, development within existing neighborhoods, and robust community engagement. Special Area Plans are plans prepared by a county department or agency for a specific area for the purpose of master planning, redevelopment planning, or other purpose that may but is not required to be adopted by resolution or ordinance. Special Management Area (SMA) is the area that extends inland from the shoreline and is designated for special protections. The State of Hawai'i Office of Planning administers Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 205A, the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) law, and the purpose of HRS Chapter 205A is to "provide for the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the Coastal Zone." The SMA permitting system is part of the CZM Program approved by Federal and State agencies. Sprawl is low -density land -use patterns that are automobile -dependent, energy and land consumptive, and may lead to an inefficient and undesirable distance between residences and their needed infrastructure and services. Stakeholder is any individual, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in a particular project, decision, or activity and can be affected by its outcomes. Stakeholders can include a wide range of entities, such as employees, customers, suppliers, investors, government agencies, community members, and non -governmental organizations. They can influence or be influenced by the objectives, policies, and performance of an organization or project. Effective stakeholder engagement and management are crucial for the success and sustainability of any initiative, as it helps ensure that diverse perspectives and interests are considered. Sustainability is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability requires a balanced approach of managing present-day environmental, social, and economic needs to ensure harmony between economic growth, environmental systems, and social well-being. Sustainable Yield, according to Hawai'i Revised Statutes Chapter 174C, is the maximum rate at which water may be withdrawn from a water source without impairing the utility or quality of the water source as determined by the commission. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is the plan for a district submitted to and approved by the County Glossary I County of Hawaii General Plan 19