PD Background Report (PL-REZ-2022-000030)

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Policies (a) Zone urban- types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. (b) Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban areas that are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities. (c) Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community,region and County. (f) Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. (j) Encourage urban development within existing zoned areas already served by basic infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of scattered development. Discussion The instant request conforms to the general land use goals and policies. The proposed Project will contribute towards improving and developing this Low Density Urban area in South Hilo in keeping with the character of the surrounding community by allowing for development of additional RS-15 zoned lots, where such lots are bordered to the east by RS-15 zoned lots. Such growth appropriately extends existing development in conformity with the General Plan and should be encouraged where it meets district goals and regional plans; conforms to the State Land Use District; is compatible with adjacent zoned use; there is availability of public services, utilities, and access; and there is public need. The use of the property for residential purposes will add to existing inventory. e. Land Use—Agriculture: Goals (a) Identify,protect and maintain important agriculture lands on the island of Hawaii. (b) Preserve the agricultural character of the island. Policies (i) Designate,protect and maintain important agricultural lands from urban encroachment. (j) Ensure that development of important agricultural land be primarily for agricultural use. (n) Investigate possibilities to prevent non-agricultural uses that could interfere with potential or existing agricultural activities on important agricultural lands. (s) Important agricultural lands shall not be rezoned to parcels too small to support economically viable farming units. 10