2024-11-04 Christopher Barham Testimony - GP 2045

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Page 34 Regulatory Implementing Actions (Locals DO NOT need more regulations and hoops to jump through. That will not support thriving communities.) Regulatory implementing actions are one of two types of approaches used in the General Plan to pursue the vision, goals, and objectives. Regulatory actions are controlling in that they define boundaries, development parameters, and measures intended to implement goals or objectives. The three regulatory implementing actions in the Plan include: Please change the last paragraph to: Work with local communities to pursue the vision, goals, and objectives. Find fair and supportive directions to define boundaries, development parameters, and measures intended to implement goals or objectives. Three actions in the Plan include: General Plan Land Use Map: A map that graphically delineates the areas of intended future land use types that support thriving communities and environmental support and do not hinder personal freedoms. Policy: A general rule for action focused on a specific issue, derived from more general goals3 that also support thriving communities and supporting the environment. • Standard: A supportive measure that defines the meaning, quality, or quantity of a policy by providing a way to measure its attainment. In the General Plan, future land use maps, policies, and standards are specific to the actions through which zoning ordinances, subdivisions, and public improvements or projects are initiated or adopted through innovations and are flexible to support thriving communities. “because, as they must conform to and implement the general plan in accordance with the County Charter, Section 3-15.” Remove! The word “conform” is concerning. We are not in Communist China. Please revise to support thriving communities. Non-regulatory implementing actions typically involve community engagement, education and outreach, partnership development, and resource allocation to encourage support from the community (remove “compliance") and proactive efforts. This approach allows for flexibility and innovation in achieving the Plan’s vision. Throughout the General Plan, the objectives and policies are followed by a set of implementing actions. There are three types: Add: Community Support: Taking testimony and revisions from the community seriously and implementing where possible. Page 35: 1.6 Grounded Vision and Goals As we navigate our future, maintaining a balance between economic alternatives, environmental support, and thriving communities is paramount. By integrating those established values and principles, the General Plan ensures continuity and reflects the collective vision of Hawaii Island residents, guiding new innovation developments while honoring our unique cultural and environmental heritage. The four primary chapters of the Plan encompass the innovation pillars of environment, community, and