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In addition to the application requirements for plan approval contained in section 25 -2 -72, an application for plan approval for agricultural tourism operations shall include sufficient information to ensure the following provisions are met: (1) A statement whether the operation will allow visits by buses, vans and passenger vehicles; (2) Adequate off street parking, loading /unloading, and turn - around space to accommodate all specified tour transportation modes, including buses, if they are allowed, shall be provided and shown on the site plan; (3) The subject property must have an existing legal access to a public highway, which may be via a private road or easement, and new driveways shall meet applicable county or state standards; (4) New and existing facilities to be utilized principally for the agricultural tourism activity shall be clearly indicated on the plot plan and shall not exceed one thousand square feet in total area, not including parking and vehicular accesses; and (5) Proof, acceptable to the director, of income from agricultural activities and /or agricultural products processing, or investment, as required under section 25-4 - 15 (d)(1). (6) Agricultural tourism shall not be conducted on parcels of land less than two acres in size. SECTION 5. Chapter 25, article 2, division 7, section 25 -2 -76, Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), is amended to read as follows: "Section 25 -2 -76. Action on plan approval application. (a) The director may issue plan approval subject to conditions or changes in the proposal which, in the director's opinion, are necessary to carry out and further the purposes of this chapter and the considerations contained in section 25 -2- 77. (b) The director may only issue plan approval for a bed and breakfast establishment if the proposed use meets all of the conditions contained in sections 25 -2- 77 and 25 -4 -7. 4