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• Encourage, where appropriate, the establishment of visitor- related uses and facilities that directly promote the agricultural industry. • Encourage other compatible economic uses that complement existing agricultural and pastoral activities. The request would also not be contrary to the following goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan: Economic Element • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical and social environments • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment • The County shall strive for diversification of its economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors Land Use Element • Designate and allocate land use in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County • Protect and encourage the intensive utilization of the County's important agricultural lands • The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment C. Kona Community Development Plan ("CDP") Relative to the Kona CDP, Section 15.1 of the County General Plan called for the development and eventual County Council adoption of Community Development Plans. The General Plan states that the CDP "will translate the broad General Plan statements to specific actions as they apply to specific geographical areas." The General Plan also notes that should the CDP require a General Plan amendment, it could be considered concurrent with the adoption of the 5