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followed., unless a determination is made that it is not the most desirable in a particular case;thus, a guideline may be deviated from without penalty or sanction.' Regulatory Implementing Actions Regulatory implementing actions are one of two types of approaches used in the General Plan to pursue the vision, goals, and objectives. Regulatory actions are controlling in that they define boundaries., development parameters, and measures intended to implement goals or objectives. The three regulatory implementing actions in the Plan include: • General Plan Land Use Map: A map that graphically delineates the areas of intended future land use types. • Policy: A general rule for action focused on a specific issue, derived from more general goa IS.3 • Standard: A regulatory measure that defines the meaning, quality, or quantity of a policy by providing a way to measure its attainment. In the General Plan, future land use maps, policies, and standards are specific to the actions through which zoning ordinances, subdivisions, and public improvements or projects are initiated or adopted because, as they must conform to and implement the general plan in accordance with the County Charter, Section 3-15. 2 HRSJ, Section 226-2 3 American Planning Association, A Planners Dictionary (2004) 4 American Planning Association, A Planners Dictionary (2004) Non -Regulatory Implementing Actions The second approach of implementing actions is not regulatory or controlling and requires subsequent decisions and/or the allocation of resources. The following types of actions are intended to support and advance the goals and objectives of the plan without the enforcement power of laws or regulations. Non -regulatory implementing actions typically involve community engagement, education and outreach, partnership development, and resource allocation to encourage compliance and proactive efforts. This approach allows for flexibility and innovation in achieving the Plan's vision. Throughout the General Plan, the objectives and policies are followed by a set of implementing actions. There are three types: • Program: An action, activity,, or strategy carried out in response to adopted policy to achieve a specific goal or objective. 4 • Project: An enterprise that is carefully planned and designed to achieve a particular purpose. • Interagency Coordination: A program or project that requires collaboration among organizations, including those external to the County. 1.0 Introduction I County of Hawaii General Plan 33