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§ 34-8 HAWAII COUNTY CODE Article 4. Dedication of Access. Section 34-8. Subdivision of land. (a) Upon review of a subdivision application, when it is determined that public access must be provided, the subdivider shall file the executed documents for dedication of the public access, free and clear of all encumbrances with the director. (b) Prior to final subdivision approval, the dedication documents shall be reviewed and approved as to its form and content by the appropriate agencies. The director may thereafter grant approval to the subdivision in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations of the County. (c) The public access shall be clearly designated on the final map of the subdivision in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations. (1996, ord 96-17, sec 2.) Section 34-9. Multiple-family development. (a) When it is determined that public access must be provided upon review of a multiple-family development, the developer shall file a subdivision application to create the public access right-of-way in accordance with the Subdivision Code if the developer elects to provide the access in fee simple. Public access shall be designated on the plot plan and specified in the final plan approval. (b) The developer shall file the executed deeds or grants of easement for dedication of the public access, free and clear of all encumbrances with the director. (c) Prior to final plan approval, the documents shall be reviewed and approved as to its form and content by the appropriate agencies. (d) The public access right-of-way shall be clearly designated on the multiple-family development plan. (1996, ord 96-17, sec 2.) Section 34-10. Responsibility for cost of improvements and maintenance. Upon the acceptance of the dedication of land for a right-of-way for public access by the County, the County shall thereafter assume the cost of improvements for and the maintenance of the public access, unless the subdivider or developer agrees to assume such cost and maintenance. Provided that when a right-of-way is to be dedicated for public access pursuant to article 2, section 34-4(d) of this chapter, the County shall not be obligated to maintain the public access until the entire length of the desired access has been dedicated to the County. (1996, ord 96-17, sec 2.) 34-6