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Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair and Members of the County Council December 22, 2025 Page 5 area is Rural, which includes existing subdivisions in the State Land Use Agricultural and Rural districts that have a significant residential component. Typical lot sizes vary from 9,000 square feet to two acres. These "subdivisions may contain small farms, wooded areas, and open fields as well as residences. Allowable uses within these areas, with appropriate zoning, may include commercial facilities that serve the residential and agricultural uses in the area, and community and public facilities. The Rural designation does not necessarily mean that these areas should be further subdivided to smaller lots. Most lack the infrastructure necessary to allow further subdivision. While the proposed amendment will allow for the development of an additional dwelling unit on each lot within the rezone area, it will be done at a lower density (1 dwelling unit per roughly 1.66 acres) consistent with the rural density envisioned for the rural designation. Additionally, the request is consistent with the following goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan: LAND USE ELEMENT • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. • Zone urban- and rural -types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region, and County. • Zoning request shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. HOUSING ELEMENT • Attain safe, sanitary, and livable housing for the residents of County of Hcnvai `i. • Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice. • Seek sufficient production of new affordable rental and fee -simple housing in the County in a variety of sizes to satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires offamilies and individuals.