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BBiI@65SccmcCortOlagk 11/7/02 <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> BACKGROUND REPORT <br /> COUNTY COUNCIL INITIATED <br /> PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE), HAWAII <br /> COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO SCENIC CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS <br /> The County Council has submitted proposed Bill No. 265 amending Chapter 25, Zoning <br /> Code, relating to Scenic Comdor Overlay Districts. The proposed bill intends to add a new <br /> section to the Zoning Code to provide for the policy framework and set the criteria and <br /> procedures for the creation of Scenic Corridor Overlay District. <br /> COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSED BILL <br /> 1. Purpose: The County Council is initiating proposed Bill No. 265 to add a new section to <br /> Chapter 25, Zoning Code, of the Hawaii County Code relating to Scenic Corridor <br /> Overlay Districts. The amendment will serve as a policy framework for the creation of <br /> Scenic Comdor Overlay Zones in the County. However, a separate Corridor <br /> Management Plan and accompanying enabling ordinance would be required to be <br /> approved by the County Council for an individual highway to be designated as a "Scenic <br /> Corridor". <br /> 2. The Scenic Comdor Overlay District development is intended to provide for the <br /> enhancement of the scenic, historic, recreational, cultural and/or natural features within <br /> an area adjacent to a transportation corridor. Each District shall extend for a specified <br /> distance on either side of the roadway to allow for the adoption of specific standards and <br /> conditions within the District in order to preserve, maintain, protect, or enhance the <br /> intrinsic character of the corridor. The permitted uses defined by the underlying zoning <br /> c]assification will remain in place. <br /> Relevant Background Information <br /> 3. October 8, 2002: Bill No. 265, introduced by Councilman Nancy Pisicchio to the <br /> Hawaii County Council, is forwarded to the Planning Department and Planning <br /> Commission for review and consideration. (See Exhibit A) <br /> <br /> 4. County Council Plamring Committee Minutes (See Exhibit B) <br /> 5. Background information on Overlay Zones (See Exhibit C) <br /> <br />