2024-11-21 Moku Loa Hawaii Island Sierra Club Testimony (2)

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Hawaii County Scenic Resources Inventory and Mapping Project other criteria for amending the boundaries are met as well. In addition, Hawaii County may want to consider other protective overlays used in other jurisdictions to ensure its mauka and agricultural views are protected. County of Napa, California Napa County has adopted a Viewshed Protection Program to protect the quality of its scenic resources. The program implements the goals and polices of the Napa County general plan including its land use, open space, conservation, circulation and scenic highway elements. The program is codified as Chapter 18.106, "Viewshed Protection Program" of the County's zoning ordinance (See: Appendix A, "Napa County Viewshed Protection Program"). Section 18.1206.010 states that the program is intended to accomplish the following: A. Provide hillside development standards to minimize the impact of man- made structures and grading on views of existing Iandforms, unique geologic features, existing landscape features and open space as seen from designated public roads within the county; B. Protect and preserve views of major and minor ridgelines from designated public roads; C. Create a development review process that maximizes administrative, staff level approval of projects which meet administrative standards, while also providing a vehicle for review by the zoning administrator or planning commission of those projects that do not meet the administrative standards; D. Minimize cut and fill, earthmoving, grading operations and other such man-made effects on the natural terrain to ensure that finished slopes are compatible with existing land character; and E. Promote architecture and designs that are compatible with hillside terrain and minimize visual impacts. Scenic Resource Protection Programs and Strategies Page 111