2024-11-22 Moku Loa (Hawaii Island) Group, Sierra Club

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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Section 4.4 STANDARDS a) Pollution shall be prevented, abated, and controlled at levels that will protect and preserve the public health and well being, through the enforcement of appropriate Federal, State and County standards. b) Incorporate environmental quality controls either as standards in appropriate ordinances or as conditions of approval. c) Federal and State environmental regulations shall be adhered to. FLOODING AND OTHER NATURAL HAZARDS, Section 5.4 STANDARDS a) "Storm Drainage Standards," County of Hawaii, October, 1970, and as revised. b) Applicable standards and regulations of Chapter 27, "Flood Control," of the Hawaii County Code. c) Applicable standards and regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). d) Applicable standards and regulations of Chapter 10, "Erosion and Sedimentation Control," of the Hawaii County Code. e) Applicable standards and regulations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. HISTORIC SITES, Section 6.4 STANDARDS The evaluation of the importance of specific historic sites is necessary for future action. The following standards establish a framework for evaluating sites. a) Importance in the life or activities of a major historic person. b) Associated with a major group or organization in the history of the island or community. c) Associated with a major historic event (cultural, economic, military, social, or political. d) Associated with a major recurring event in the history of the community (such asannual celebrations). e) Associated with a past or continuing institution that has contributed substantiallyto the life of the community f) Unique example of a particular style or period. g) One of the few of its age remaining h) Original materials and/or workmanship that can be valued in themselves. i) Sites with a preponderance of original materials in context and complexes ratherthan single isolated sites unless they are of great significance. j) Sites of traditional and cultural significance. NATURAL BEAUTY, Section 7.4 STANDARDS The following standards provide guidelines for designating sites and vistas of extraordinary natural beauty that shall be protected. a) Distinctive and identifiable landforms distinguished as landmarks, e.g. Mauna Kea, Waipio Valley. b) Coastline areas of striking contrast , e.g. Laupahoehoe Point. c) Vistas of distinctive features. d) Natural or native vegetation attractive to a particular area. e) Areas that are harmoniously developed and enhanced by man to appear natural. NATURAL RESOURCES AND SHORELINE, 8.4 STANDARDS The following shall be considered for the protection and conservation of natural resources. a) Areas necessary for the protection and propagation of specified endangered native wildlife, and conservation for natural ecosystems of endemic plants, fish and wildlife. b) Lands necessary for the preservation of forests, park lands, wilderness and beach areas.