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d) Associated with a major historic event (cultural, economic, military, social, or political). e) Associated with a major recurring event in the history of the community (such as annual celebrations). f) Associated with a past or continuing institution that has contributed substantially to the life of the community. g) Unique example of a particular style or period. h) One of the few of its age remaining. i) Original materials and/or workmanship that can be valued in themselves. j) Sites with a preponderance of original materials in context and complexes rather than single isolated sites unless they are of great significance. k) Sites of traditional and cultural significance. 6.5 DISTRICTS Note: All Courses for Action in all nine districts include: "Support the establishment of Hawaiian Heritage Corridors." Tables 6-1 through 6-8 list "Historic Sites" for each district. NATURAL BEAUTY 7.3 POLICIES a) Increase public pedestrian access opportunities to scenic places and vistas. b) Develop and establish view plane regulations to preserve and enhance views of scenic or prominent landscapes from specific locations, and coastal aesthetic values. c) Maintain a continuing program to identify, acquire and develop viewing sites on the island. d) Access easement to public or private lands that have natural or scenic value shall be provided or acquired for the public. e) Develop standard criteria for natural and scenic beauty as part of design plans. f) Consider structural setback from major thoroughfares and highways and establish development and design guidelines to protect important viewplanes. g) Maintain a continuing program to identify exceptional trees or tree masses. h) Protect the views of areas endowed with natural beauty by carefully considering the effects of proposed construction during all land use reviews. i) Do not allow incompatible construction in areas of natural beauty. 7.4 STANDARDS The following standards provide guidelines for designating sites and vistas of extraordinary natural beauty that shall be protected. a) Distinctive and identifiable landforms distinguished as landmarks, e.g. Mauna Kea, Waipio Valley. b) Coastline areas of striking contrast, e.g. Laupahoehoe Point. c) Vistas of distinctive features. d) Natural or native vegetation attractive to a particular area.