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Page 2 of 6 roadways and an appropriate portion of the adjacent property as a Scenic Corridor. Within such an area, all permitted uses defined by the underlying zoning classification will remain in place unless otherwise specified by the Scenic Con•idor enabling ordinance. Any standards and conditions not included in the underlying zoning related, but not limited, to signage, lighting, design standards, access management, landscaping, parking, height, historic and cultural preservation, view planes, and/or setbacks must be included as part of the Scenic Corridor Management Plan and adopted by Scenic Corridor enabling ordinance by the [County C]council. The Scenic Corridor Management Plan must demonstrate the need for the adoption of special standards and conditions in order to preserve, maintain, protect, or enhance the intrinsic character of the corridor consistent with the purposes of this Chapter. Section 25-6-61. Criteria for establishing a Scenic Corridor. A Scenic Corridor may be adopted as an amendment to this chapter whenever [the] public necessity, [and] convenience, [and] the general welfare, and/or the public trust require that a comprehensive planning approach for a transportation corridor be adopted in order to establish continuity in land uses while providing the required infrastructural facilities and systems. A Scenic Corridor may only be established if the proposed district meets the following criteria: (1) Is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the County General Plan. (2) Will not result in a substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, community and/or region. (3) Will enhance Hawaii County's significant natural, visual, recreation, historic and/or cultural qualities. (4) Will protect and enhance the attractiveness of Hawaii County to make it a better place to live, work, visit, and/or play. (5) Will improve Hawaii County's economic vitality by enhancing and protecting our unique natural, scenic, historic, cultural, and/or recreational resources. (6) Is located on a major, [or] minor arterial highway, or collector road. [Is at least three miles in length.] (7) [Includes] Significantly possesses at least one of the following [six] intrinsic qualities: (A) Scenic (B) Natural (C) Historic (D) Cultural (E) Archaeological (F) Recreational [(G) Demonstrates local, private, and public support and participation.] [Section 25-6-62. Minimum corridor length. The minimum length required for a Scenic 2/23/2007