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Single -Family Residential * To provide single-family residential areas conveniently located to public and private services, shopping, and other community activities and convenient access to employment centers. The County shall designate and allocate single-family residential zoned lands at varying densities for future use in accordance with the needs of the communities and the stated goals, policies, and standards. Recreation * Provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of the County. * Provide a variety of environments for active and passive pursuits. * Facilities for compatible multiple uses shall be provided. * The County shall coordinate recreational programs and facilities with governmental and private agencies and organizations. Innovative ideas for improving recreational facilities and opportunities shall be considered. The County General Plan LUPAG Map designates the subject area as Low Density Urban Development. Low Density Urban Development allows for single family residential in character, ancillary community and public uses and convenience type commercial uses. As such, the proposed change of zone request would be consistent with the County General Plan designation for this area. The Hilo Community Development Plan was adopted as Resolution No. 1 on May 21, 1975 by the Planning Commission. The plan intended to serve as the official development guide for the short range growth and development of the Hilo community, based on the policies established in the County General Plan. The Land Use Concept Map of the Hilo Community Development Plan identifies the subject area for Single Family Residential (RS -15) zoning. The subject area is presently zoned as Single Family Residential (RS -15). The proposed land use change would reclassify the subject area approximately 25.844 acres 3-