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V. t Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair and Members of the County Council December 22, 2025 Page 4 Despite this limitation, under HRS §205-2(c), "Rural districts shall include activities or uses characterized by low -density residential lots of not more than one dwelling house per one-half acre, except as provided by county ordinance pursuant to section 464(c), in areas where `city -like' concentrations of people, structures, streets, and urban levels of services are absent. " As noted above, HRS §46-4(c) authorizes that, "Each county may adopt reasonable standards to allow the construction of two single-family dwelling units on any lot where a residential dwelling unit is permitted. " Considering these statutory provisions and the State and County's legislative intent to promote the development of additional housing units, the Planning Director is inclined to revise the current language in Condition D. The proposed revision would permit the development of one (1) additional single-family dwelling on each of the parcels within the rezone area, unless or until state law authorizes the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the State Land Use (SLU) Rural District. The preceding would support the applicant's intent to develop a single-family dwelling for his son on their property, which will still be consistent with the low -density, rural residential character of the area. It should be noted that this allowance will also extend to the neighboring property (also subject to Ordinance 02-93), although they are not proposing to develop a second dwelling. Finally, these second dwellings would not be required to be developed or classified as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as defined by the zoning code. While the Planning Director supports the replacement of Condition D to allow the construction of a second dwelling on the subject property, he recommends adding a fair share condition on this amendment to address potential impacts on regional infrastructure (roads, wastewater systems, police and fire protection, and public parks) related to the development. It should be noted that no fair share condition was added on the original rezone, thus no fair share was collected for the 2-lot subdivision. Based on the preceding, the proposed request continues to be consistent with the original reasons for granting the change of zone. Granting of the proposed amendment would not be contrary to the General Plan, Community Development Plan or Zoning Code. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non- urban form for areas within the County. The LUPAG designation for the rezone