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subdivisions, or both, and any resulting remnant parcels." The purpose of this bill is to more generally allow waivers by the director for subdivisions for governmental functions and. purposes. The types of subdivisions allowed would be limited by inserting the "public use" definition currently in the Zoning Code, into the Subdivision Code. The amendment would not apply to government subdivisions that created industrial parks or other commercial projects or residential subdivisions. There are safeguards against any problems that such waivers may involve. Under the proposed amendment, the Planning Director could still require necessary improvements. Also, most new public projects involve an environmental assessment process where problems with the project can be~addressed.: The proposed amendment does not. affect the land use aspect of the public project. . Generally, public uses and'baildings are allowed in all.County zoning districts. If the property in question is also within the State Land Use Agricultural district, however; a public use may need a Special Permit, because the State Land Use law allows only "public.institution`s and°buildings which are necessary for agricultural practices" as a matter of right in the Agricultural district. (See H R:S: sac. 205=9:5(li)(5) for soils classified as A orB; H.A.R. 15-15=25for other soil types) Chapter 23 (Subdivisiop)'and Chapter 25 (Zoning) of the'Hawaii County Code 1'983 (2005 edition) is proposed to be amended as attached Planning Department Exhibit Is - (Material to be deleted is bracketed and struck through; material to be added is underscored) RECOMMENDATION For the reasons cited above, the Planning Director recommends that the Planning ,Commission send a favorable recommendation to the Hawaii County Council for the amendment to Chapter 23 (Subdivision) and Chapter 25 (Zoning) pf the Hawaii CountyCode 1983 (2005 edition) relating to subdivision requirements for public purpose subdivisions: Tle accompanying draft bill is provided for your favorable consideration. -2-