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Community Development Plan (CDP) is a regional community plan for a specific planning area, typically comprising, but not necessarily bounded by, one or more of the County's judicial districts. Community -Based Food System are networks of farms and food businesses that do business in order to build community health., wealth, connection, and capacity, as well as to sustain themselves financially. Cottage Industry is a small-scale industry that can be carried on at home generally by family members using their own equipment. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (OPTED) is a multidisciplinary approach of crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments. Critical Environmental Areas include but are not limited to: • Watershed and recharge areas • Wildlife habitats (on land and in the ocean) • Areas with endangered species of plants and wildlife • Natural streams and water bodies • Scenic and recreational shoreline resources • Open space and natural areas • Historic and cultural sites • Areas particularly sensitive to reduction in water and air quality; and scenic resources • Lands designated for acquisition by public agencies for conservation and natural resource protection • Lands designated as Conservations in the State Land Use (SLU), Future Land Use maps, or Zoning maps • Identified wetlands Critical Facilities include public and private facilities that need to be operational during and after a hazardous event to meet public health and safety needs, or to speed economic recovery. Critical Habitat is a specific geographic area that contains features essential for the conservation of a threatened o endangered species and that may require special management and protection. Critical habitat may include an area that is not currently occupied by the species but that will be needed for its recovery. Demand Management, or Transportation Demand Management, is a defined set of strategies aimed at maximizing traveler choices. Development is the placement or erection of any solid material, grading, grubbing, or extraction of any ma terials, change in density or intensity of use of land., or construction., reconstruction., demolition., or alteration of any structure. Development Rights are the rights to develop land by a land owner who maintains fee simple ownership over the land or by a party other than the owner who has obtained the rights to develop. Such rights usually are expressed in terms of density allowed under existing zoning. (See Transfer of Development Rights). Director is the Planning Director unless otherwise specified. Eco-lnaustrial0 parks include a community of firms that exchange and make use of each other's byproducts. Ecosystem Services include any positive benefit that wildlife or ecosystems provide to people. The benefits can be direct or indirect, small or large. Eco-Tourisrn in Hawaii refers to sustainable travel and recreation activities that prioritize the conservation of Hawai'i's unique natural environment, cultural heritage, and local communities. It involves exploring and appreciating Hawai'i&'s diverse ecosystems, such as rainforests, coral reefs, and volcanic landscapes, while supporting efforts to protect these environments. Ecotourism in Hawaii encourages responsible behaviors among visitors, such as respecting wildlife, minimizing waste, and supporting local businesses that prioritize environmental stewardship and cultural preservation. This approach aims to ensure that tourism benefits Hawai`i's natural and cultural Glossary I County of Hawaii General Plan 11