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As a result, section 23-50 of the Subdivision Code will remain unchanged and read as follows: "Section 23-50. Grades and curves. (a) A grade of a street shall be a reasonable minimum but in no case be less than one-half of one percent and shall not exceed seven percent on major arterials, eight percent on secondary arterials, ten percent on collector streets, or twelve percent on any other street. No grade shall be less than one-half of one percent at the gutter. Vertical and horizontal curves shall be so designed as to give nonpassing distance visibility in conformance with the following minimum requirements: Vertical Horizontal Classification Curve Curve Primary arterial 500 feet 500 feet Secondary arterial 500 feet 500 feet Business or industrial street 500 feet 500 feet Collector street 300 feet 300 feet Minor street 300 feet 300 feet Cul-de-sac 100 feet 200 feet (b) Variations from the required grades or curves may be permitted by the director and the director of public works where advisable to meet unusual conditions and the director of public works may specify additional standards accordingly." 3. Add new Section "3", which includes a new section 23-58B regarding "Publication of notices." "SECTION 3. Chapter 23, article 4, division 1, Hawaii County Code, is amended by adding a new section 23-58B to read as follows: Section 23-58B. Publication of notices. The director shall publish, on a semi-monthly basis, a list of all applications accepted under this section in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the County. The list shall include the name of the property owner, the tax map key number(s) of the property, the land area, the number of lots proposed, and any other information deemed useful by the director." This is a new requirement which was added to ensure that the public is notified of pending subdivisions in the County.