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Allow these standards to be used on new or when improving existing rural roads to maintain community character. (HCC 23-41, 86, & 87; GP 13.2.3(1) and 13.2.3 (m)) Policy 118 In order to provide a means for local agricultural producers to market their products, the County shall interpret HRS 205 liberally to allow the establishment and continued operations of open farmers' markets and road -side stands in the State Land Use Agricultural district without a Special Permit. If the project qualifies for Plan Approval, a market management plan containing provisions for adequate on-site parking, on-site and off-site traffic management, and adequate sanitation facilities must be approved by the Planning Department prior to the operation of the open farmers market. Policy 120 Evaluate County Zoning Code Section 15-5-72(a)(17) relating to "livestock production of piggeries, apiaries, and pen feeding of livestock shall be [... ] located no closer than one thousand feet away from any major public street or from any other zoning district." • Define what qualifies as a "piggery' or an "apiary'; Determine if the minimum distance of 1,000 feet from any public street or other zone is appropriate for each use referenced; recommend revision to minimum distance if research justifies adopting new minimum distances. Policy 64 Develop and implement a County -wide, cross -agency affordable housing plan. • Develop affordable housing options within existing towns and villages, near services, and critical infrastructure. • Propose and support amendments to the County's taxing powers as a means to increase the supply of affordable housing. • Revise the Zoning Code, Chapter 25, relating to 'Ghana Dwellings and develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit policy aimed at facilitating affordable housing and aging -in- place opportunities. Evaluate and incorporate applicable policy criteria from City and County of Honolulu's Chapter 21 ADU policy; see also www.accessorvdwellings.org as a resource for how other municipalities are handling accessory dwelling unit regulations. • Revise the building code requirements for renovating older houses to facilitate the redevelopment of affordable housing. Community Planning & Collaborative Support Policy 15 To ensure the preservation of historic and cultural village character, provide technical support to develop Town Revitalization Plans. Policy 17 Support the proposed Hakalau NWR Expansion Project. Policy 43 To further watershed management goals, collaborate with the Department of Health, the Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, and the Soil and Water Conservation District to reduce runoff, maximize soil and water conservation, and protect and effectively manage watersheds and natural areas. (HRS 342D, HAIR 11-54-3, GP 4.3(g), 5.2(e) & (f), 5.3(e), (n), & (o), and 8.2(e) & (j)) The County could participate in watershed planning in the following ways: 16 Hamakua CDP Guidance to Agencies