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constraints to be able to support urban growth without major environmental impacts • Do not unnecessarily overlap with State Land Use Agricultural • Shall not overlap with State Land Use Conservation District Urban Heat Island Effect is a phenomenon where the metropolitan areas are generally hotter than the surrounding countryside. Without as many trees and green cover, the impervious surfaces of man-made structures absorb sunlight and convert it into heat energy. Urban Service Area defines the geographical limits of government-supplied public facilities and services. Variable Generation is energy that may not always be available or controllable. Variance, in the context of planning permits, is a legal authorization that allows a property owner to deviate from the requirements of local zoning ordinances or land use regulations. It grants permission to use the land in a way that does not strictly comply with the existing zoning rules, typically due to unique circumstances or hardships specific to the property. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) is defined by the United States Department of Transportation as the total annual miles of vehicle travel divided by the total population in a state or in an urbanized area. This metric, along with travel times and costs, to measure vehicle travel demand and make policy decisions regarding roadways and other transportation infrastructure. Viewshed is the area within view from a defined observation point typically used to define a view scenic quality such as a pu'u (hill) or the coastline. Village Plan is a strategic document that guides the development and management of a specific community or village. It outlines goals and policies related to land use, infrastructure, environmental conservation', community services, transportation, economic development, and community character. Developed through collaboration with stakeholders, village plans serve as blueprints to ensure orderly growth, preserve natural resources, enhance community services., and maintain or enhance the unique identity of the village over time. Regular updates ensure alignment with evolving community needs and priorities. Wahi Pana means living space and place of ecological, cultural and/or historical significance. Wahi Pana may also mean legendary place. Waste -to -Energy (WtE) is a process in solid waste management that involves converting non - recyclable waste materials into usable forms of energy, such as electricity., heat, or fuel, and reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, and provides a sustainable energy source, contributing to environmental protection and energy sUStainability. This is achieved through various technologies., including: • Incineration: Burning waste at high temperatures to produce steam, which can then be used to drive turbines and generate electricity. The heat generated can also be used for district heating. • Gasification: Converting organic or fossil - based materials into carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide by reacting the material at high temperatures with a controlled amount of oxygen or steam. The resulting syngas can be used to generate electricity or produce fuels. • Pyrolysis: Decomposing organic materials at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen, producing a mixture of solids (char), liquids (tar and pyrolysis oil), and gases (syngas). These by-products can be utilized as fuels or raw materials for chemical processes. • Anaerobic Digestion: Breaking down organic waste in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas (primarily methane and carbon dioxide), which can be used for electricity and heat generation, or upgraded to biomethane for use as a renewable natural gas. Glossary I County of Hawaii General Plan 20