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HAWAII REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COUNTY OF HAWAII RULES AND REGULATIONS RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE RULE 6. DOWNTOWN HILO URBAN DESIGN RULES PART 1 PURPOSE The general purpose of the rule is the implementation of the goals and objectives of the DHRP. The specific purpose is to provide detailed design guidelines in order to preserve downtown Hilo's character and provide for its protection and enhancement. These principles shall not be applied so as to prevent a permitted use from locating in Down- town Hilo. PART 2 OBJECTIVES The objectives of this set of design rules are to: 1. Preserve and enhance downtown Hilo's existing form and char- acter. 2. Preserve and restore to the extent possible, buildings and sites of scenic, historical, cultural and /or architectural significance and encourage new development which is compatible with and compliments those buildings and sites. 3. Retain a distinctive and viable pedestrian oriented commercial area for residents and visitors. 4. Develop landscaping and architectural control which will retain the attractiveness and general character of the area. 5. Provide public improvements such as upgrading roadway and sidewalk areas, and, street lights, street furniture, and signage compatible with the character of this older commercial area. PART 3 BOUNDARIES The boundaries within which these design principles shall govern are designated on Figure Exhibit "A". The area shall be generally comprised of all land parcels abutting and within the boundaries of the Bayfront Highway, Wailuku Drive, Kinoole Street, and the Ponahawai Street alignment projected to the Bayfront Highway, and along the mauka side of Kilauea Avenue between Ponahawai Street to Kukuau Street. PART 4 REHABILITATION /PRESERVATION 4.1 General Guidelines - 1 -