COM 0830.000 1996-1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 conform to the following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Multiple Family Residential Elements of the General Plan. LAND USE * Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. * Zone urban- and rural -types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. * Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. * The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. * Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL * To provide for multiple residential developments that maximize convenience for its occupants. * To provide for suitable living environments which accommodate the physical, social and economic needs of the island residents. The proposed request would also complement the following Housing Element goals and policies by creating a mix of residential housing opportunities, maintaining a housing supply that allows a variety of choice and by providing housing units geared toward the middle income bracket. HOUSING * Attain safe, sanitary, and livable housing for the residents of the County of Hawaii. * Attain a diversity of socio-economic housing mix throughout the different parts of the County. * Maintain a housing supply which allows a variety of choice.