HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-2-13 Revised Recommended CDP Track Changes VersionTABLEOF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................... 3
TABLEOF FIGURES.................................................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE CDP................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1.1 WHAT ISA CDP AND WHAT CAN IT DO?...............................................................................................................................9
1.1.2 WHAT AREA DOES THE HAMAKUA CDP COVER?................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.3 WHAT DOES THE HAMAKUA CDP DO?............................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.4 HOW WASTHE CDP DEVELOPED?..................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1.5 HOW DO I NAVIGATE THE HAMAKUA CDP?......................................................................................................................... 12
1.1.6 CDP SUPPORT DOCUMENTS............................................................................................................................................ 13
1.2 ACKNOW LE DGEM ENTS.........................................................................................................................................14
1.3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS USED...........................................................................................................15
1.3.1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.3.2 GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS............................................................................................................................................... 17
1.5 INTRODUCTION TO THE HAMAKUA PLANNING AREA.................................................................................................21
1.5.1 THE LAND SUSTAINS THE PEOPLE OF THE KUHI LOA............................................................................................................... 21
1.6 HAMAKUATODAY:COMMUNITYASSETSAND CHALLENGES .......................................................................................22
1.6.1 ASSETS.......................................................................................................................................................................22
1.6.2 CHALLENGES................................................................................................................................................................ 23
1.7 HAMAKUATOMORROW: COMMUNITY VISION........................................................................................................ 24
1.7.1 ISSUESAND PRIORITIES................................................................................................................................................... 24
1.7.2 VALUES AN D VISION STATEMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 25
1.8 FROM VISION TO ACTION.................................................................................................................................... 26
1.8.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES................................................................................................................................................ 26
1.8.2 IDENTIFYING CDP STRATEGIES......................................................................................................................................... 27
1.8.3 TYPES OF CDP STRATEGIES............................................................................................................................................. 27
1.8.4 STRATEGIES TO ACTION.................................................................................................................................................. 28
SECTION 2: APPLICABILITY...........................................................................................................................................30
2.1 PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................................... 30
2.2. RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN................................................................................................................. 30
2.3 PLAN NINGAREA ................................................................................................................................................30
2.4 TYPES OF STRATEGIES......................................................................................................................................... 30
2.5 CDP IMPLEMENTATION ROLESAND GUIDES............................................................................................................31
SECTION 3: PREFERRED LAND USE & SETTLEMENT PATTERNS........................................................................................... 34
3.1 LAND USE & SETTLEMENT PATTERNS.................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 34
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3.1.2 GENERAL PLAN SETTLEMENT FRAMEWORK.......................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.3 EXISTING POLICY...........................................................................................................................................................35
3.1.4 LAND USE POLICY.........................................................................................................................................................36
3.1.5 COUNTY ACTION ...........................................................................................................................................................39
3.1.6 COMMUNITY ACTION..................................................................................................................................................... 40
3.1.7 LUPAG MAPS, FIGURES 2-13.........................................................................................................................................42
SECTION 4: PROTECTAND ENHANCE NATURALAND CULTURAL RESOURCES........................................................................ 54
4.1 EXPAND THE LOCAL SYSTEM OF PRESERVES........................................................................................................... 54
4.1.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 54
4.1.2 COUNTY ACTION................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.1.3 KoKUAAcTION..................................................................................................................................55
4.1.4 COMMUNITYACTION....................................................................................................................................... 55
4.2 PROTECT COASTAL RESOURCES.............................................. ............................................................. 55
4.2.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE..................................................... ............................................................................ 55
4.2.2 EXISTING POLICY.......................................................... ............................................................................... 55
4.2.3 LAND USE POLICY.........................................................................................................................................56
4.2.4 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................... 57
4.2.5 KOKUAACTION............................................................................................................................................... 58
4.2.6 COMMUNITYACTION .............................Vo
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4.3 PROTECT AGRICULTU RALLANDS&OPEN..........................................................................................59
4.3.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE...................................................................................................................................59
4.3.2 EXISTING POLICY.............................................. .......... ................................................................................. 59
4.3.3 LAND USE POLICY............. ................. ........ �....... ........................................................60
4.3.4 COUNTY ACTION......... ................................................................................................................................60
4.3.5 KoKUAAcrION ........... .................... ...................................................................61
4.3.6 COMMUNITYACTION ............................................................................................................................................. 61
4.4 PROTECT MAUKA FORESTS............................................. 61
4.4.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................... ......................................................................................... 61
4.4.2 EXISTING POLICY............. ............. .......................................................................................................... 62
4.4.3 LAND'
LISE PoLlcv................. 62
4.4.4 CouNTY.................... ....................................................................................................................62
4.4.5 KoKUAACTIO ..................... ......................................................................................................................62
4.4.6 COMMUNITY ACTION................................................................................................................................................... 63
4.5 PRESERVE SCENICAREAS AND VIEWSHED............................................................................................................63
4.5.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 63
4.5.2 EXISTING POLICY................................................................................................................................................63
4.5.3 LAND USE POLICY.........................................................................................................................................................63
4.5.4 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.5.5 KoKUAAcTION............................................................................................................................................................65
4.5.6 COMMUNITYACTION..................................................................................................................................................... 65
4.6 PROTECT AND ENHANCE ECOSYSTEMS AND WATERSHEDS....................................................................................... 65
4.6.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 65
4.6.2 EXISTING POLICY........................................................................................................................................................... 66
4.6.3 COUNTY ACTION...........................................................................................................................................................66
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4.6.6 COMMUNITYACTION..................................................................................................................................................... 68
4.7 PROTECT AND ENHANCE CULTURAL ASSETS...........................................................................................................68
4.7.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 69
4.7.2 ExISTING POLICY...........................................................................................................................................................69
4.7.3 LAND USE POLICY.....................................................................................................................................................69
4.7.4 COUNTY ACTION.....................................................................................................................................69
4.7.5 KOKUAACTION................................................................................................................................................. 70
4.7.6 COMMUNITYACTION................................................................. .................................................................. 70
4.8 ESTABLISH AND MANAGE PUBLIC ACCESS AND TRAILS .......... ... ................................................................. 70
4.8.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE ................................................. ............................................................................. 70
4.8.2 ExISTING POLICY.........................................................................................................................................70
4.8.4 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................... 71
4.8.5 KOKUAACTION................................................................ ........... ......................................................... 72
4.8.6 COMMUNITYACTION................................ ........................ .............................................................. 73
4.9 PRESERVING SACRED PLACES: WAIPI`O VAL AUNA KEA.................................................................... 73
4.9.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE ............................... .... ..................................................................................... 73
4.9.2 WAI PI'O VALLEY ASA WAH I PANA ...................... ............................................................................. 73
4.9.3 WAIPI'O VALLEY: COUNTY ACTION ... ................... ..................................................................... 74
4.9.4 WAIPI'O VALLEY: KOKUAACTION ........ ................ .......................................................................... 75
4.9.5 WAIPI'O VALLEY: COMI INITY ACTION ..... ................ ............................................................................... 76
4.9.6 MAUNA KEA AS A WAH I PANA................. ........................................................................................................... 76
4.9.7 MAUNA KEA: COUNTY ACTION ............... ...................................................................................................... 76
4.9.8 MAUNA KEA: KOKUA ACTION ........................... ............................................................................................ 76
4.9.9 MAUNA KEA: COMMUNITYACTION.................................................................................................................................. 78
SECTION 5: STRENGTHEN INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES.............................................................................. 79
5.1 COORDINATE INFRASTRUCTURE,VICE IMPROVEMENTS................................................................... 79
5.1.1 COMMUNI TNE................. ...................................................................................................................79
5.1.2 ExISTING POLICY....................................................................................................................79
5.1.3 COUNTYACTION....... ......................................................................................................................................79
5.1.4 COMMUNITYACTION...... .............................................................................................................................. 80
5.2 EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSI 5.............................................................................................................80
5.2.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 80
5.2.2 EXISTING POLICY........................................................................................................................................................... 80
5.2.3 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................................... 80
5.2.4 KOKUAACTION............................................................................................................................................................ 81
5.2.5 COMMUNITYACTION..................................................................................................................................................... 81
5.3 IMPROVE THE ROADWAY NETWORK......................................................................................................................81
5.3.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 81
5.3.2 ExISTING POLICY...........................................................................................................................................................81
5.3.3 LAND USE POLICY.........................................................................................................................................................81
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5.3.4 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................................... 81
5.3.5 KOKUAACTION............................................................................................................................................................ 82
5.3.6 COMMUNITYACTION..................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.4 FORMALIZE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES....................................................................................................................... 83
5.4.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 83
5.4.2 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................................... 83
5.5 DEVELOP PLACE -APPROPRIATE ROAD STANDARDS................................................................................................. 83
5.5.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 83
5.5.2 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................................... 83
5.6 EXPAND MASS TRANSIT FACILITIES & SERVICES............................................................................................. 83
5.6.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE.......................................................................................................................................84
5.6.2 COUNTY ACTION.............................................................................................................................................84
5.6.3 COMMUNITYACTION................................................................ ....................................................................84
5.7 IMPROVE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE ...... ................................................................... 84
5.7.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE ............................................... ................................................................................84
5.7.2 COUNTY ACTION...........................................................................................................................................84
5.8 IMPROVE RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE FACILITIES.......... ............... ..................................................... 85
5.8.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE........................................................ .......... .......................................................... 85
5.8.3 COUNTY ACTION .................................... ............................................................................................. 85
5.8.4 KOKUAACTION......................................... .......................................................................................... 86
5.8.5 COMMUNITYACTION..................................... ...... .................................................................................. 86
5.9 IMPROVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & HAZAR TIGAT .................................................................. 87
5.9.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE... ................. .......... ................................................................... 87
5.9.2 COUNTY ACTION........ ............ ......................... ......................................................................... 87
5.9.3 KOKUAACTION ............ ............... .......................................................................................................... 87
5.9.4 COMMUNITYACTION.......... .......... ............................................................................................................ 88
5.10 IMPROVING PROTECTIVE SERVICES ....................... .......................................................................................88
5.10.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE ................ ............... ......................................................................................... 88
5.10.2 COUNTY ACTION ............................... ........................................................................................................... 88
5.10.3 COMMUNITY ACTION ............. ....................................................................................................................... 89
5.11 EXPAND HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL ES.....................................................................................................89
5.11.1 COMMUNITY O TIVE........................................................................................................................................ 89
5.11.2 COUNTY ACTION.. ......................................................................................................................................... 89
5.11.3 KOKUAACTION ......... ..................................................................................................................................89
5.12 STRENGTHEN & EXPAND E CILITIES ANDSERVICES...............................................................................89
5.12.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE......................................................................................................................................... 89
5.12.2 COUNTY ACTION......................................................................................................................................................... 89
5.12.3 KOKUAACTION..........................................................................................................................................................90
5.12.4 COMMUNITY ACTION................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.13 EXPAND PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES...........................................................................................................90
5.13.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................... 90
5.13.2 COUNTY ACTION......................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.13.3 KOKUAAcTION..........................................................................................................................................................92
5.13.4 COMMUNITY ACTION................................................................................................................................................... 92
5.14 ENHANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE.............................................................................. 92
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5.14.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................... 92
5.14.2 EXISTING POLICY.........................................................................................................................................................92
5.14.3 LAND USE POLICY.......................................................................................................................................................92
5.14.4 COUNTY ACTION......................................................................................................................................................... 92
5.14.5 KOKUAAcTION..........................................................................................................................................................93
5.14.6 COMMUNITY ACTION................................................................................................................................................... 93
SECTION 6: BUILD ASUSTAINABLE, LOCAL ECONOMY...................................................................................................... 95
6.1 COORDINATE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT................................................................................................ 95
6.1.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................. 95
6.1.2 ExISTING POLICY................................................................................................................................................96
6.1.3 COUNTY ACTION......................................................................................................................................................... 96
6.1.4 KOKUAAcTION........................................................................................................................................................96
6.1.5 COMMUNITYACTION................................................................ .................................................................... 96
6.2 STRENGTHENING LOCAL AGRICULTURE ............................. .....................................................................96
6.2.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE................................................ ............................................................................... 96
6.2.2 ExISTING POLICY...........................................................................................................................................97
6.2.3 COUNTY ACTION........................................................................................................................................... 97
6.2.4 KOKUAACTION.................................................................. ....... ......................................................... 98
6.2.5 COMMUNITYACTION .............................. ........................................................................................... 99
6.3 EXPAND HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY ...................................................................................99
6.3.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES................................ ...... ................................................................................. 100
6.3.2 COUNTY ACTION.............................................. .......... .............. ...........................................................100
6.3.3 COMMUNITYACTION......... ................. ........... ........... ......................................................100
6.4 PROMOTE THE CREATIV TIO SEARCH O ....... ..........................................................100
6.4.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE. ............... ........................................................................................................ 100
6.4.2 ExISTING POLICY...............................................................................................100
6.4.3 COUNTY ACTION..... .............. ................................................................................................100
6.4.4 KOKUA ACTION ............. ............................................................................................100
6.4.5 Co UNITY ACTION....... ..... ........................................................................................................ 100
6.5 DEVELOP PLACE-BASED VISI DUST.................................................................................................. 101
6.5.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE ............... .................................................................................................................101
6.5.2 EXISTING POLICY.. ...................... ..................................................................................................................... 101
6.5.3 COUNTVACTION... .........................................................................................................................................101
6.5.4 KOKUAACTION ......... ..................................................................................................................................102
6.5.5 COMMUNITYACTION.... .... .........................................................................................................................102
6.6 REVITALIZE HAMAKUA'STow RS.............................................................................................................102
6.6.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................... 102
6.6.2 ExISTING POLICY.........................................................................................................................................................102
6.6.3 COUNTY ACTION.........................................................................................................................................................103
6.6.4 COMMUNITYACTION................................................................................................................................................... 103
6.7 ENCOURAGE GREEN INDUSTRIES.........................................................................................................................103
6.7.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................... 103
6.7.2 EXISTING POLICY......................................................................................................................................................... 104
6.7.3 COUNTY ACTION.........................................................................................................................................................104
6.7.4 KOKUAACTION..........................................................................................................................................................104
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6.7.5 COMMUNITYACTION...................................................................................................................................................104
6.8 PRESERVE INFORMAL ECONOMIES AND LIVING OFF THE LAND.................................................................................104
6.8.1 COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................... 104
6.8.2 ExISTING POLICY.........................................................................................................................................................105
6.8.3 COUNTY ACTION.........................................................................................................................................................105
6.8.4 COMMUNITY ACTION................................................................................................................................................... 106
Table of Figures 1w III
Figure 1: Map of Hamakua Planning Area ....................... ........................................................................ 32
Figure 2: Map of Hamakua Planning Area.................................................................................................. 32
Figure 3: Wainaku/Kaiwiki Land Use Guide Map............................................................................................ 42
Figure 5: Pauka'a Land Use Guide Map.......................................................................... 42
Figure 6: Papa'ikou Land Use Guide Map ............................................................................................... 43
Figure 7: Pepe ekeo Land Use Guide Map .......................................................................................................... 45
Figure 8: Honomu 2015 Land Use Guide Map................................................................................................... 46
Figure 9: Hakalau/Wailea Land Use Guide Map................................................................................................. 47
Figure 10: Ninole Land Use Guide Map.................................................................................................................. 48
Figure 11: Laupahoehoe/Papa'aloa Land Use Guide Ma........................................................................................ 49
Figure 12: '0'6kala Land Use Guide Map............................................................................................................ 50
Figure 13: Pa'auilo Land Use Guide Map ........................................................................................................... 51
Figure 25: Honoka'a/Haina Land Use Guide Map................................................................................... 52
Figure 14: Honoka'a/Haina Proposed LUPAG Map.................................................................................................... 52
Figure 15: Kukuihaele Land Use Guide Map.............................................................................................................. 53
`O ka mea kupono `dina ka mea kupono kanaka.
What is good for the land is good for the people.
1.1 Introduction to the CDP
1.1.1 What is a CDP and what can it do?
A Community Development Plan (CDP) is an official plan authorized by the County of Hawaii General Plan
that translates the broad goals and objectives of the General Plan to the unique needs and conditions of a
region. The Hamakua CDP is adopted by County ordinance and is a long-range plan with a 20 -year time
horizon.
CDPs are the forum for community input into establishing County policy at the regional level and
coordinating the delivery of County services to the community. CDPs generally do four things:
1. Establish County policy, particularly for land use and development. CDPs can direct settlement
where the community wants and protect cultural resources, public access, and valuable lands like
shorelines, agricultural land, and forests.
2. Direct County actions related to land and open space protection, water, roads, transit, emergency
services, and parks.
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3. Guide the policy and actions of State and federal agencies, whose work impacts resource
protections, public access and trails, settlement patterns, and education.
4. Focus and guide community action in pursuit of community goals.
For more information about the purpose and scope of the Hamakua CDP, see Section 2: Applicability,
below.
1.1.2 What area does the Hamakua CDP cover?
Located in the northeastern portion of the Island and County of Hawai'i, the Hamakua CDP Planning Area
encompasses the judicial districts of Hamakua and North Hilo, and a portion of the South Hilo district commonly
referred to as Rural South Hilo. The Planning Area totals approximately 1,011 square miles, and includes the
communities of Waipi'o Valley, Kukuihaele, Honoka'a, Ahualoa, Kalopa, Pa'auilo, 'O'okala, Laupahoehoe, Papa'aloa,
Ninole, Umauma, Wailea, Hakalau, Honomu, Pepe'ekeo, Papa'ikou, Pauka'a, Wainaku, Kaiwiki and other small
communities in between. See map
1.1.3 What does the Hamakua CDP do?
The Hamakua Community Development Plan prioritizes nat nd cultural res\ieways:
• Protects coastal areas, agricultural land, and mauka forests from develop
• Protects open space, areas with natural beauty, and scenic view planes
• Guides the development of programs to strengthen protections for coastal and agricultural lands as well as
open space and view planes
• Preserves historic resources
• Guides the restoration of historic sites and breretention village and town character, and the
documen of oral, written, and video hi
• Guides the expansion of lands held in public
• Ensures appropriate public access to the shoreline and mauka forests
• Guides the development of a regional netwoc of trails
• Guides collaborative stewardship and enhancement of coastal and forest ecosystems, cultural resources,
agricultural lands, public access, and trails
The plan addresses land use and community infrastructure goals in the following ways:
• Concentrates future development in the existing towns, villages, and subdivisions
• Supports the preservation of village and town character and guides the enhancement of communities'
unique sense of place
• Advances redevelopment and growth management with infrastructure improvements, a County -wide
affordable housing plan, and planning support for town revitalization planning
• Prioritizes the improvement of existing potable water systems to support infill growth
• Prioritizes formalizing and improving emergency alternative routes
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• Prioritizes safety improvements of our County bridges, particularly in the Pa'auilo Mauka-Kalopa area
• Guides road and park improvements
• Prioritizes bus system improvements, including a Honoka'a town route, and additional bus shelters
• Prioritizes hardening of community facilities
• Prioritizes improvements to the Honoka'a transfer station
The plan addresses strengthening local economic development in the following ways:
• Preserves opportunities to live off the land
• Guides the implementation of regional economic development strat ies
• Guides the development of a regional education, enterprise development, and research network
• Guides regional strategies to increase "buying local"
• Guides efforts to strengthen the local agriculture value chain
• Allows for the diversification of agriculture-based businesses and r\usesicultural lands
• Guides the development of local, renewable, distributed energy n
• Guides the development of a place-boath to community tourism
These strategies are organized by subtopics itSecti 3:Preferred LandUs ettlement Patterns, Section 4:
Protect and Enhance Natural and Cultural Resources, Section S. Strengthen In rastructure. Facilities, and Services,
Section 6: Build a Sustainable Local Econ of the CD low.
1.1.4 How war `he CDP developed.
• The Hamakua CDP was developed through ext ive community and stakeholder engagement.
Important documents developed through the CDP process areas follows:
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• Hamakua Community Profile (2010)
This is a comprehensive, detailed profile developed based on community knowledge and expertise,
as well as existing data, reports, and studies.
• Values and Vision Statement (2011)
Community members identified core community values and a vision of what they'd like to see in
Hamakua in 2030, and this was synthesized from the more than 17,000 community comments
received into a Vision statement adopted by the Steering Committee.
• Hamakua Proposed Strategies for Consideration (2011)
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Through a series of sub -regional workshops conducted in 2011, the Proposed Strategies for
Consideration booklet was developed and presented to the public to explore various strategies
under consideration and gather community feedback.
• Community Objectives (2013)
Using the values, vision, and profile, Community Objectives were developed and adopted by the
Steering Committee in 2013. These Community Objectives were used to guide the direction of
strategies to develop preliminary policies and recommended actions.
• Draft Analysis Documents (2014)
Extensive research was conducted to identify the range of strategies that could be used to achieve
the Community Objectives and this research was compiled into three Analysis Documents, below:
• `Aina: Natural and Cultural Resource Management Analysis
• Community Analysis 4C N
• Economy Analysis
• Draft CDP (Approved by Steering Committee December 19,2016)
• Hamakua CDP (Adopted as County Ordinance [_Future Date__])
For links to the above documents, see
http://www.hawaiicountVcdp.info/hamakua-cdp/copy of first-draft-preferred-cdp
To learn more about the Hamakua CDP, see www.hamakuacdp.info.
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1.1.5 How do I navigate a amakua DP? 41b%
Internal cross-references have been inserted to simplify navigation within the document.
It also includes `Bookmarks," which can be seen by opening the Bookmark navigation pane in Adobe Acrobat Reader:
View/ Navigation Panels/ Bookmarks.
After following an internal link, it is easy to return to the previous point in the document by using either the
Bookmark navigation pane or the "Previous View" button, which can be added to the "Page Navigation" toolbar in
Acrobat Reader.
Note also that some of the formatting is required to keep the document compliant with the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA). For example, complete hyperlinks have to be inserted so that reading machines for the
visually -impaired can correctly interpret Internet addresses.
More detail about the structure of the CDP is included in the Table of Contents.
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1.1.6 CDP Support Documents
Each Hawai'i County Community Development Plan is adopted by ordinance. This chapter —the Hamakua
Community Development Plan — is the document that will go before the County Council for adoption. All other
Hamakua CDP documents listed above are supporting materials that are not adopted into law.
The intent is to keep the CDP as concise and accessible as possible, leaving supporting material and analysis in other
chapters and the appendix. Chapters II, III, and IV are designed to facilitate and expedite CDP implementation.
Chapter II is a quick -reference guide for land use planners. Chapter III is a summary of action to be taken by County,
State, and federal agencies and other organizations. Chapter IV includes detail about each of the Community Actions
included in the CDP as well as tools to finance, guide, and monitor those actions.
Materials in the appendix set the context for and provide the detailed analysis behind the body of the CDP.
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1.2 Acknowledgements
(To be completed upon Steering Committee Approval of Draft CDP)
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1.3 Glossary of Terms and Acronyms Used
1.3.1 Glossary of Terms
Ahupua'a: Hawaiian Land division usually extending from the
uplands to the sea.
'Aina: land, earth.
Biofuel: A biofuel is a fuel that is produced through
contemporary biological processes, such as agriculture and
anaerobic digestion. Biofuels can be derived directly from plants,
or indirectly from agricultural, commercial, domestic, and/or industrial wastes.
Bluff: A high, steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face; most bluffs
border a river, beach, or other coastal area.
Brownfield: Abandoned or underused site where redevelopment or reuse is complicated by the presence or
perceived presence of contamination.
Capital improvements: Major, nonrecurring expenditure like infrastructure improvements, new buildings, and
related land acquisition and planning (see also CIP, below))_
Cottage Industry: a small-scale industry that can be carried on at home generally by family members using their own
equipment.
Critical Habitat: According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service: "When a species is proposed for listing as endangered
or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (Act), we must consider whether there are areas of habitat we
believe are essential to the species' conservation. Those areas may be proposed for designation as "critical habitat.
It is a specific geographic area(s) that contains features essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered
species and that may require special management and protection. Critical habitat may include an area that is not
currently occupied by the species but that will be needed for its recovery." See
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/saving/Critical HabitatFactSheet. html .
Ecosystem Services: Any positive benefit that wildlife or ecosystems provides to people. The benefits can be direct
or indirect — small or large. See also: http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Conservation/Ecosystem-Services.aspx .
Endemic Species: A species that is only found in that region and nowhere else in the world. As such, they are of
conservation concern because they are not widespread and may be confined to only one or two areas.
Extensive Agriculture: A designation of land use that includes lands that are not capable of producing sustained, high
agricultural yields without the intensive application of modern farming methods and technologies due to certain
physical constraints such as soil composition, slope, machine tillability and climate. Other less intensive agricultural
uses such as grazing and pasture may be included in the Extensive Agriculture category. See the General Plan, pages
14-8, and 14-9.
General Plan: The policy document for the long range comprehensive development of the County of Hawaii
http://records.co.hawaii.h i.us/Web Li nk8/DocView.aspx?id=69701&d bid=1 .
Harden; Hardening: Refers to physically changing infrastructure or structures to make them less susceptible to
damage from extreme wind, flooding, or flying debris. Hardening improves the durability and stability of facilities,
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making them better able to withstand the impacts of hurricanes and other natural events without sustaining major
damage or losing functionality.
Ho'owaiwai: Wealth.
Infill: Development of vacant land - or rehabilitation of existing structures - in already urbanized areas where
infrastructure and services are in place.
Intensive Agriculture: A form of agriculture characterized by a low fallow ratio and higher use of inputs such as
capital and labor per unit land area. The County generally designates agricultural lands suitable for intensive
agriculture as Important Agriculture Lands in the General Plan LUPAG maps, (not to be confused with the State of
Hawai'i s Important Agricultural Lands (IAL) designation -.L See also the G 1 Plan, page 14-8, 14-9 for a discussion
of the County's agricultural designations.
Important Agricultural Lands - State designation (IAL): Enacted as Article XI, Section 3, of the Constitution of the
State of Hawai'i, the State is required to conserve and protect agricultural lands, promote diversified agriculture,
increase agricultural self-sufficiency and assure the availa ' agriculturally suitable lands. The process for
identifying State IAL is outlined at: htt hdoa.hawaii. air new -a riculture-initiatives im ortant-a -lands-ial .
Kahakai: Shoreline areas.
Kula: Agricultural areas.
Kuhi Loa: Poetical description of Hamakua meaning "Long Corner'-"=
Kupuna: Grandparent, elder, respected aged community, leader.
Land Study Bureau (SLB) Detailed Land Classification: The Land Study Bureau of the University of Hawaii prepared
an inventory and evaluation of the State's land resources. The Bureau groud all lands in the State, except those in
the urban district, into homogeneous units of land types; described their condition and environment; rated the land
on its over-all quality in terms of agricultural productivity; appraised its performance for selected alternative crops;
and delineated the various land types and grouDinas based on soi properties and productive capabilities.
Land Use Pa Allocation Map (LUPAG): A broad, flexi esign intended to guide the direction and quality of
future developments in a coordinated and ration manner.
Makai: Toward the ocean,
Mauka: Toward the mountain.
Mo'olelo: Story, tradition, journajttercommunity,
'Ghana: Family (can be extended neighborhood)L
Oikonomia: The root of the word "economics," meaning "management of the household" in Greek.
Pali: Cliff, precipice, steep hill or slope (sometimes used interchangeably with 'bluff').
Paratransit: Special transportation services for people with disabilities, often provided as a supplement to fixed -route
bus systems by public transit agencies.
Placemaking: A multi -faceted approach to planning, design, and management of public spaces that capitalizes on a
local community's assets, inspiration, and potential to promote the health, happiness, and well-being of residents.
See Appendix V413.
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Planning Area: Also referred to as the Hamakua Planning Area, or the CDP Planning Area —the geographic region of
the Hamakua CDP, which roughly encompasses Waipi'o Valley to Wainaku, or the regions known as Hamakua, North
Hilo, and rural South Hilo. See Figure 1: Map of the Planning Area.
Pu'u: Cinder cone.
Special Management Area: An area along the shoreline designated for special protections. The Office of Planning
(OP) administers Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 205A, the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) law, and the
purpose of HRS Chapter 205A is to "provide for the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and
development of the Coastal Zone." The Special Management Area (SMA) permitting system is part of the CZM
Program approved by Federal and State agencies.
Urban Growth Boundary: this is the line designating a town's current or fu re desired urban boundary, as shown in
the Rural or Agricultural designation begins.
Wahi Pana: Celebrated and storied places in the cultura<25-6-5 f Hawai'i.
Wao: Mauka forest lands.
1.,.2 Glossary of Acronyms
APD: Agricultural Project District, pursuant HCC section
BID: Business improvement district, Appendix V46, pursuant to HCC C r 35.
RI AIR- PRAFF] AfIRAF] RAFJ W;41 RPqeblFees, Dep@Ftmemt Af ';;nd and W;41 Fal ReseblFees, State Af
CBCA: Community-based collaborative action
CBED: Community-based economic development
CEDS: Comprehensive Economic Development StrateVadlMinired
CERT: Community emergency response team, prograty Civil Defense agency with County of
Fire Dept. training.
CIP: Capital improvements program. Both the State and the County adopt annual CIP budgets
COH: County of Hawai'i
COE: Army Corps of Engineers
CTAHR: College of Tropical Agric Human Resources, University of Hawai'i
CZM: Coastal Zone Management, pursuant HRS Chapter 205A
DAR: Division of Aquatic Resources, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawai'i
DBEDT: Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, State of Hawai'i
DHHL: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, State of Hawai'i
DLNR: Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawai'i
DOA: Department of Agriculture, State of Hawai'i
DOBOR: Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawai'i
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DOCARE: Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of
Hawai'i
DOE: Department of Education, State of Hawai'i
DOFAW: Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawai'i
DOH: Department of Health, State of Hawai'i
DOT: Department of Transportation, State of Hawai'i
EA: Environmental Assessment, pursuant HRS Chapter 343 and HAR Chapter 11-200
EIS: Environmental Impact Statement, pursuant HRS Chapter 343 and H pter 11-200
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHA: Federal Housing Administration
FIRM: Flood Insurance Rate Map
HAR: Hawai'i Administrative Rules
HCC: Hawai'i County Code http://www.hawaiicounty.Rov/Ib- ountycod
HCEI: Hawai'i Clean Energy Initiative
HCDA: Hawai'i Community Development Authority, State of Hawai'i, HRS 206E
HHCDC: Hilo-Hamakua Community Development Corporation (nonprofit)
HHF: Historic Hawai'i Foundation (nonprofit)
HHFDC: Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corp n
HICDC: Hawai'i Island Community Development Corporation (nonprofit)
HRS: Hawai'i Revised Statutes http://www.capitol.hawaii.Rov/hrscurrent/
HTA: Hawai'i Tourism Authority
HUD: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
HVNP: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
IAL: Important Agricultural Lands, pursuant HRS sections 205-41 thru 52. See definition in Glossary ofterms.
LUC: Land Use Commission, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, State of Hawai'i
LUPAG: Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map
NAR: Natural Area Reserve
NHERC: North Hawai'i Education and Research Center, a branch of UH -Hilo located in Honoka'a
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPS: National Park Service
NRCS: Natural Resource Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture
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NTHP: National Trust for Historic Preservation
OCCL: Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawai'i
OEQC: Office of Environmental Quality Control, Department of Health, State of Hawai'i
ORMP: Ocean Resources Management Plan
PATH: People's Advocacy for Trails Hawai'i (nonprofit)
PES: Payment for ecosystem services
PLDC: Public Land Development Corporation
PONC: Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission, County of Hawai'i
PTA: Pohakuloa Training Area, a military installation base on the slopes of Mauna Kea
PUC: Hawai'i State Public Utilities Commission
PUD: Planned Unit Development, pursuant HCC section
RIL: Road -in -limbo
SHPD: State Historic Preservation Division, Department of Land and Natur\Resources,Hawai'i
SLU: State Land Use, referring to the SLU districts defined in HRS Chapter 205
SMA: Special Management Area. Refer to the glossary.
SWCD: Soil and Water Conservation District w %1A, "§L
TDR: Transfer of Development Rights — programs referenced in Appendix V5A
TMA: Three Mountain Alliance
TMK: Tax Map Key —the identifier used by the Real Property Tax division of the County Department of Finance for
each individual parcel or lot of record
TNC: The Nature Conservancy (nonprofit)
TND: Traditional Neighborhood Development
TOD: Transit Oriented Development
TSPTF: Taro Security and Purity Task Force
UH/UHH: University of Hawai'i/University of Hawai'i at Hilo
UHERO: University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization
USDA: United States Department of Agriculture
USFWS: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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1.5 Introduction to the Hamakua Planning Area
1.5.1 The Land Sustains the People of the Kuhi Loa
The region referred to as Hamakua stretches along north of Hilo along the upright cliffs (Hilo Paliku) to the
majestic, historic valley of Waipi'o and up the slopes to the sacred summit of Mauna Kea. It is against this
sweeping, lush green landscape that the people of the Hamakua region have flourished for generations. The
region was historically renowned as a powerful religious, economic, and demographic center of Hawai'i Island
and from early times, the region was known for its agriculture. One cannot truly understand Hamakua's
people without appreciating the legacy that agriculture has stamped on this land and its people.'
For some, Hamakua is a place where their ancestors flourished for centuries and for others, agricultural
employment drew their ancestors to emigrate from foreign lands. Here they raised their children and learned
to love the land and sea as their own. Still others have come in search of a simpler way of life, drawn by the
beauty of the land and a host of personal stories that testify to the magical attraction that draws people to
places where they feel at home. Together, these groups form the modern communities of Hamakua.
Regardless of their background, the people of Hamakua share a deep appreciation for the historical heritage of
their small towns and highly value preserving an 'ohana-centered community that emphasizes quality of life,
neighborhood cooperation, and the aloha spirit. The people of Hamakua recognize that their future is tied to
the preservation of their way of life and the natural and cultural resources that have sustained them for
generations.
1.5.2 Core Values
The themes listed below are the core values expressed by the community during the Vision and Values
outreach phase at the commencement of the CDP process.
' See Appendix V413: Community Building Analysis, page 173.
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1.6 Hamakua Today: Community Assets and Challenges
1.6.1 Assets
1.6.1.1 Natural and Cultural
Dramatic pastoral, ocean, and Mauna Kea Summit views.
Mauka forests, rich in biodiversity and critical habitat.
Abundant rainfall, streams, and watershed resources.
Pristine coastline and off -shore waters supporting unique habitats and ecosystems.
Large extent of natural areas (mauka) already protected.
Tradition of subsistence, recreational, and cultural access to natyral resources.
1.6.1.2 Settlement Patterns
• Homestead lands, historic plantation towns, ranch Ian ka for mall diverse farms exemplify
rural character and lifestyle.
1.6.1.3 Infrastructure, Facilities, and Services
• Highway 19, Old Mamalahoa highway segments, and mauka-makai homestead ro nnect the towns
and settlements.
• Elementary and Middle Schools serve Papa'ikou and Pa'auilo communities; K-12 systems serve Honoka'a
and Laupahoehoe (the only public charter school in the Planning Area). A Kamehameha Schools preschool
is located in Pa'auilo.
• Hospital, clinic, and long-term care are located in Honoka'a.
• A full-time police station and fire station are located in Honoka'a, a police substations and fire
department facilities (for volunteer teams) are located in Pepe'ekeo and Laupahoehoe. Pa'auilo has a fire
truck and volunteer fire team.
• County Park Fa ' ' ' lude: Kaiwiki park & gym; Hon - beach park; Papa'ikou park & gym; Pepe'ekeo
park, ball field, comm center; Honomu park, gym, & Kolekole beach park; Hakalau-Wailea tennis
courts & playfield; N,nole aikaumalo) river park, Papa'aloa gym, annex, & tennis courts; Laupahoehoe
swimming pool, beach park, &%ym, Pa'auilo park, gym, & playfield; Haina playfield; Honoka'a park, gym,
playfield, swimming pool, & rodrena; Kukuihaele playfield & Waipi'o lookout.
• State Recreation F ies includ aka Falls State Park, Kalopa State Park, and Mauna Kea State
Recreation Area.
1.6.1.4 Economic Developmeri
• Access to healthy local food from agriculture and mauka forests.
• Traditions of self-reliance and sharing
• Agricultural tradition, infrastructure, and capacity
• Potential for renewable energy production
Global significance as an eco -tourism destination because of the unique landscape and cultural heritage
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1.6.2 Challenges
1.6.2.1 Natural and Cultural
Mauka forests are threatened by feral animals and invasive flora and fauna
• Shoreline movement and the nature of Hamakua's dynamic coastal bluffs are poorly understood
• Mauka and makai access is sometimes limited and/or unmanaged
• Natural disasters — landslides, wildfires, earthquakes, tsunami, hurricanes, flooding — are a consistent
threat
1.6.2.2 Settlement Patterns
• Open space, working agricultural lands, and the coastline are vulnerable to inappropriate development.
• The recent trend and likely future build -out potential is largely in the pre -code (and pre -Statehood)
homestead lands which often lack adequate infrastructure for increased density
• Potential for existing and new developments to build out in ways that could undermine the community's
unique character and rural lifestyle
1.6.2.3 Infrastructure, Facilities, and Services
• Long distances to travel for basic services and healthca
• Lack of municipal water availability within sd a towns ences residents to move into agricultural
lands
• Undefined strategies for locating and funding emergency facilities; rural road networks; water and other
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• High number of roads -in -limbo and no defined strategy to address improvements or adoption
• Some park facilities are closed due to poor maintenance or hazardous conditions. 'O'okala gym is
permanently closed; the Hakalau gym and the Laupahoehoe boat ramp are closed indefinitely.
Papa'aloa gym is partially cordoned off due toardous materials; Hakalau tennis courts are an
inadequate playing surface, and the gyms in Pa kou need to be reroofed.
1.6.2.4 Economic Development
• Barriers to agricultural sustaiInility, includingpland tenure, water, and infrastructure.
• Available workers exceed available jobs in Hamakua, so many people commute to Kona or Hilo for work.
• Because of limited retail, service, and entertainment businesses, the majority of local dollars are being
spent outside the community.
• Limited capture of high volume visitor traffic.
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KEY ISSUES AND PRIORITIES
This grouping of topics illustrates the top issues identified in responses to the 20 -year vision
question.
LOCAL ECONOMY (economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture, local business,
jobs, retail, services, dining, renewable energy, housing)
RECREATION (parks and gathering spaces, facilities, programs, youth recreation, outdoor
recreation)
EDUCATION (improved schools, quality education, adult/vocational/higher education)
HEALTH CARE (hospital/clinic, elderly care, more medical professionals, social services)
`AINA (natural resources, land use, public access, environmental quality, natural beauty,
sustainability)
PUBLIC SERVICES (transportation, roadways, mass transit, public utilities, protective services)
We, the residents of Hamakua recognize that the foundation of our life, livelihood and well-being
comes from the 'aina-the land, the seas, the rivers and streams, the forests, and the skies. As active
stewards, we malama the 'aina as the source of sustenance for ourselves and future generations.
This Konaka Mooli wisdom guides our actions with the principle that "what is good for the land, is
good for the people."
'O ka mea kupono 'aina ka mea kupono konaka.
Our pristine landscapes and rich agricultural lands from mauka to makai, native forests to coastal
waters, streams and watersheds, the sweeping views and open spaces are protected and enhanced.
We protect our culturally significant and sacred places, and nurture our diverse cultural and
plantation heritage. Access to natural resources and care for the 'aina supports and perpetuates
subsistence and recreation, Native Hawaiian, and other cultural traditions.
Hamakua is a rural community of distinctive small towns and villages thriving on sustainable
agriculture and ranching to provide ourselves and the rest of Howai'i with healthy food and locally
grown products.
Our vibrant economy is based on local businesses that are able to provide living wage jobs and
ensure access to goods and services so that our families can work and shop close to home. We
produce and rely on clean, renewable energy to power our communities and businesses.
Our high quality of life is rooted in our strong sense of 'ohono and community. We support lifetime
learning through the expansion of educational opportunities for all residents. Access to quality
healthcare, elderly care, and affordable housing is provided. We host festivals for music, culture,
arts, and agriculture, and are known for our parks, gathering places, and recreation programs.
Our communities are connected by a network of safe, well maintained roadways and we enjoy
multiple transportation choices. Our community prides itself on its heritage roads as alternative,
slower routes between our popular destinations and our historic plantation villages.
Hamakua is a place where change is thoughtful & deliberate. Our deep aloha for the 'aina compels
and ensures smart, sustainable development, and the protection and perpetuation of Hamakua's
uniqueness now and into the future.
adopted by the Hamakua CDP Steering Committee on March 1, 2011
1.8 From Vision to Action
1.8.1 Community Objectives
Building on the community's values and vision as well as insights from the Community Profile (see Appendix V3),
the Steering Committee established the following Community Objectives:
'AINA [Natural Resources & Ag as related to conservation of natural reso ces, Public Access]
• Objective 1: Protect, restore, and enhance watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and open spaces from
mauka forests to makai shorelines, while assuring responsible public access for recreational, spiritual,
cultural, and sustenance practices.
• Objective 2: Protect and restore viable agricultural lands and resource tect and enhance viewscapes
and open spaces that exemplify Hamakua's rdral character.
• Objective 3: Encourage community-based collaborative management plans to a sure that human
activities are in harmony with the quality of Hamakua's unique natural and cultural landscape.
COMMUNITY [Culture, Town Planning, Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Services, Transportation]
• Obiective 4: Protect and nurture Hamakua's social and cultural diversity and heritage assets, including
sacred places, historic sites and buildings, and distinctive plantation towns.
• Objective 5: Direct future settlement patterns that are sustainable and connected. Honor Hamakua's
historic and cultural assets by concentrating new development in existing, walkable, mixed-use town
centers while limiting rural sprawl.
Objective 6: Develop and improve critical community infrastructure, including utilities, healthcare,
emergency services, affordable housing, educational opportunities and recreational facilities to keep our
'ohana safe, strong, and healthy.t
• Objective 7: Establish a rural transportation network that includes improving roadway alternatives to
Highway 19, expanding and improving the existing transit system, and encouraging multiple
transportation options.
ECONOMY [Employment, Industry, Business Development, Small Town Revitalization, Agriculture, Tourism]
• Objective 8: Promote, preserve and enhance a diverse, sustainable, local economy.
Objective 9: Encourage the increase and diversity of employment and living options for residents,
including living wage jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities that allow residents to work and shop close
to home and that complement Hamakua's ecology, rural character, and cultural heritage.
• Objective 10: Revitalize retail, service, dining, and entertainment centers that complement the
community's rural character and culture.
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• Objective 11: Enhance and promote local and sustainable agriculture, farming, ranching, renewable
energy, and related economic support systems.
Objective 12: Preserve traditional subsistence practices and encourage a reciprocity (e.g. bartering)
economy as a sustainable complement to Hamakua's resource-based economy.
Objective 13: Promote appropriate rural tourism that welcomes guests for an alternative visitor
experience. Promote Hawai'i s host culture and Hamakua's heritage, including historic roads and
plantation towns, and festivals that celebrate our rich multi -cultural music, art, and agriculture.
Throughout the CDP, references to "Community Objectives," '9
these Community Objectives adopted by the Steering Committ
1.8.2 Identifying CDP Strategies
The Community Objectives are the foundation of the CDP
one or more of the objectives.
jectives" are referring to
e designed to implement
To make that process as transparent as possible, Appendices V4A, B, and C each include a "strategy identification
matrix' that was developed using (and makes specific references to) the comprehensive content included in that
appendix. The matrix summarizes current policies and action that are aligned with community objectives,
remaining policy and action gaps, and the ne policy, advocacy, and community-based, collaborative action
needed to achieve community objectives.
In addition, Appendices V4 and V5 include summaries of the rationale behind each of the CDP policies. Each
rationale is based on the process represented in the corresponding strategy identification matrix.
To keep the CDP as concise as possible, only limited information from the appendix is repeated, though
references direct the intersted reader to relevant sections of the analysis.
1.8.3 Typed of CDP Strategies
The process of identifying CDP strategies made it clear that strategies fall into three basic categories:
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1. Those that are the responsibility of County government —these are the Policies of the CDP.
2. Those that are not the responsibility of the County but are other governmental (Federal or State), or
nongovernmental organizations' responsibility - these are called Kokua Actions.
3. Those that are not core functions of government and require community leadership and initiative—these
are the Community Actions of the CDP.
To focus and expedite CDP implementation, the CDP strategies are organized into those categories. Because the
CDP is most fundamentally a County policy document, County responsibilities are further organized into two
aspects of Land Use Policy and County Actions, which include regulatory changes, infrastructure improvements,
and programs.
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However, the County cannot achieve Community Objectives on its own. Those objectives will not be achieved
without coordinated effort from other levels of government and the community. Therefore, the CDP also clearly
outlines steps that need to be taken outside of County government.
Section 2 elaborates on these types of strategies in more detail, including the legal implications of each.
1.8.4 Strategies to Action
The clear distinctions between the different types of CDP strategies are important because they leave leadership
and control where they belong — in the community s hands. Government policy and actions in the CDP are based
on Community Objectives and are focused primarily on protecting critical resources and providing basic
infrastructure. In this way, the CDP provides a foundation for the Community to build their future.
After that, things are in the community s hands. This is important because Hamakua has the vision, the capacity,
and the drive to determine their future in their own way.
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2.1 Purpose
The purpose of County of Hawai'i Community Development Plans (CDPs) is to implement the broad goals within
the General Plan on a regional basis and to translate the broad General Plan statements to specific actions. CDPs
are the forum for community input into coordinating the delivery of government services to the community.
2.2. Relationship to the General Plan
County of Hawai'i Community Development Plans (CDPs) implement but do not supersede the General Plan. In
this CDP, all references to the General Plan refer to the County of Hawai'i General Plan, February 2005 (As
Amended) — unless otherwise noted. In the case of conflicts between a CDP and the General Plan, the General
Plan prevails. In order to bring the Hamakua CDP and the General Plan into alignment, the CDP recommends
specific amendments to the General Plan (see Policy 1, Figures 2-13 and Poli 12).
2.3 Planning Area
Located in the northeastern portion of the Island and County of Hawai'i, the Hamakua CD nning Area
encompasses the judicial districts of Hamakua and North Hilo, and a portion of the South Hilo district commonly
referred to as Rural South Hilo. The Planning Area totals approximately 1,011 square miles, and includes the
communities of Waipi'o Valley, Kukuihaele, Honoka'a, Ahualoa, Kalopa, Pa'auilo, 'O'okala, Laupahoehoe,
Papa'aloa, Ninole, Umauma, alau, Honomu, Pepe'ekeo, Papa'ikou, Pauka'a, Wainaku, Kaiwiki and
other small communities i en. figure 1: Map of the Planning Area.
For clarity, to distinguish bet the Hamakua District and the Hamakua Planning Area, the CDP will specify
which is being referenced throw the CDP
2.4 Types of Strategies
The Hamakua CDemploys four types of strategies to achieve Community Objectives: two types of County policy,
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-zation initiatives, and community -led initiatives.
In many cases, existing State and County policies support the implementation of Hamakua Community Objectives.
For the "Existing Policies" that are particularly pertinent to the Hamakua Planning Area, they are reiterated at the
beginning of the relevant section within the CDP and cited as such. Note: some existing policies were determined
to be significant enough as to warrant restating them as Hamakua CDP policies either verbatim or tailored to the
specific context of the Hamakua Planning Area (citations to existing policies are included). One advantage to this
is that if the referenced existing policies are later changed following adoption of the CDP, the CDP policies shaNwill
stand unless otherwise amended or unless superseded by prevailing policy in the General Plan or State or federal
law. Many of the existing policies from the General Plan are general statements that express policy aims, goals, or
objectives (aka: Policy Intent). These policies are often open to interpretation when applied in specific instances,
but they set the foundation for further controlling policies (aka: Policy Control) or County actions.
The County policies articulated herein are established with the adoption of the Hamakua CDP. There are two
types of County policies in the CDP:
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1. "Land Use Policies" are the land use policy guidance for the Hamakua CDP planning area and will be
implemented through all County of Hawai'i actions. In addition, the Land Use Policies inform County
recommendations to other agencies, including the State Land Use Commission regarding district
boundary amendments, special permits, and other applications in the Hamakua Planning Area. The Land
Use Policies within the Hamakua CDP may limit the range of decisions that can be made in the future; for
instance, land use policies that specifically designate future settlement or transportation patterns. These
binding, sometimes restrictive policy controls may include use of the term "shall," which, from a legal
standpoint, means the policy is imperative or mandatory.
2. "County Actions" are CDP policies to guide future County priorities and initiatives, including operating and
capital budgets. These policies are not mandated, legally -binding, or self -implementing; rather, they
often require additional legislative and administrative directives before being implemented (e.g., land
acquisition, capital improvement appropriations, code changes, incentive measures, etc.).
Within the body of the CDP, official policy language from Land Use Policies and County Actions are italicized;
whereas any explanatory language, references, or other information necessary to explain the intent or
implementation of the policy, is in regular text.
None of the Hamakua Community Objectives can be ac d by the County alone. Some important policies fall
outside jurisdiction, while other initiatives must be led by t mmunity. Therefore, the CDP includes two
additional types of strategies:
1. "Kokua Actions" are actions that wo help advance CDP Objectives, but are within the jurisdiction of
non -County governmental agencies or other entities. Depending on the context, these actions may be
initiated via CDP advocacy, collaborative agency partnerships, or through direct or indirect support to the
lead agency in implementing the specified action; but ultimately, Kokua Actions are dependent on non -
County action.
2. "Community Actions" these community-based, collaborative actions are initiatives that must be led by
the community with support from a broad range of organizations and agencies.
2.5 CDP Implementation Roles and Gui '
There is a strong connection between each type of CDP strategy and roles during CDP implementation. The
success of CDP implementation will largely depend on each partner focusing where it can make the biggest
difference. Therefore, to facilitate CDP implementation;
• "Land Use Policies" are re -organized in "Chapter II: Planners Guide" to provide clear land use planning and
permitting guidance to public and private planners and to policy makers. (This document is to be developed
when policy revisions are complete)
• "County Actions" are re -organized by agency in "Chapter 111.1: County Actions by Agency." (This document is to
be developed when policy revisions are complete)
• "Kokua Actions" are re -organized by entity in "Chapter 111.3: Kokua Actions by Agency." (This document is to be
developed when policy revisions are complete)
• "Community Actions" are explained in detail in "Chapter IVA: Community Action Guide."
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Planning Director's Recommended Version I Section 2: Applicability
Objectives, above), the following are related to the
preferred settlement pattern:
Objective 5: Direct future settlement patterns
that are sustainable and connected. Honor
Hamakua's historic and cultural assets by
concentrating new development in existing,
walkable, mixed-use town centers while limiting
rural sprawl.
• Objective 4: Protect and nurture Hamakua's
social and cultural diversity and heritage assets,
Pupukohi i holomuo including sacred places, historic sites and
buildings, and distinctive plantation towns.
Unite to move forward
Objective 2: Protect and restore viable
agricultural lands and resources. Protect and
enhance viewscapes and open spaces that
exemplify Hamakua's rural character.
3. 2 General Plan Settlement Framework
3.1 Land Use & Settlement
This section of the CDP guides future land use
development and permitting to be consistent with
CDP objectives and policies. Specifically, to reduce
rural sprawl and infrastructure costs, it focuses future
residential development in existing villages and
towns and seeks to preserve large productive
agricultural lands for agriculture by accommodating
rural -residential development close to these urban
centers. It directs new residential development away
from coastal areas and encourages the clustering of
developments to leave natural buffer areas. It plans
urban areas with appropriately -scaled densities that
complement the rural character of the area.
It provides guidance to the Planning Department on
change of zone and variance priorities, and stipulates
the types of areas and regulatory processes that are
appropriate for industrial development. It also
directs the County to engage communities interested
in town -level planning.
3.1.1 Community Objective
Of the Community Objectives adopted by the
Steering Committee (see Section 1.8.1 Commu
The General Plan articulates the overall County's
preferred settlement pattern in section 14.1:
The future improvement and development
objectives are directed toward making urban
and rural centers more efficient livable, and
safe. Growth should be encouraged in terms of
renewing older areas or extending existing
areas. The creation of new urban and rural
centers should be initiated only when it is in the
public interest and must be accompanied by
commitments from both government and the
private sector for the development of basic
community and public facilities and services.
Infrastructure costs less when new residential
areas are located near existing highways,
water and sewer lines, and employment
centers.
The General Plan lists the County's goals for Section
14.1.2 as follows:
(a) Designate and allocate land uses in
appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping
with the social, cultural, and physical
environments of the County.
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(b) Protect and encourage the intensive and
extensive utilization of the County's important
agricultural lands.
(c) Protect and preserve forest water, natural
and scientific reserves and open areas.
3.1.3 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and
use of urban areas that are serviced by basic
community facilities and utilities (GP 14.1.3 (b))
• Encourage urban development within existing
zoned areas already served by basic
infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of
scattered development (GP 14.1.3 (j)).
• Centralization of commercial activities i
Loupahoehoe-Papa aloo area shall be
encouraged. (GP 14.3.5.3.2 (a)) Centralizat1
commercial activities in the Honoka a area sh
be encouraged. Urban renewal of the area
should be undertaken. (GP 14.3.5.4.2 (a))
Land Use Policy Controls
Public Access
• Appropriate public access to and along the
shoreline shall be ensured as a condition of SMA
exemptions and permits. (HRS 205A-26)
• The development of commercial facilities should
be designed to fit into the locale with minimal
intrusion while providing the desired services.
Appropriate infrastructure and design concerns
shall be incorporated into the review of such
developments. (GP 14.3.3 (f))
Subdividers of six or more lots, parcels, units, or
interests shall be required to dedicate land for
public access for pedestrian travel from a public
highway or street to the land below the high-
water mark on any coastal shoreline or to areas
in the mountains where there are existing
facilities for hiking, hunting, fruit -picking, ti -leaf
sliding, and other recreational purposes, and
where there are existing mountain trails. (HRS 46-
6.5 and HCC 34-4(c))
Preservation of Natural/Cultural Resources
• Outstanding natural or cultural features, such as
scenic spots, water courses, fine groves of trees,
heiau, and historical sites and structures, shall be
preserved during subdivision. (HCC 23-26)
Plan approval and related conditions shall
consider forest and coastal ecosystems,
agricultural lands, open space, viewscapes,
areas of natural beauty, archeological and
historic sites, and historic buildings when
assuring that proper siting is provided for, proper
landscaping is pro ,unsightly areas are
properly screened or ated, and natural and
man-made features of c unity value are
preserved. (HCC 25-2-77(a) & 76)
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Development
Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas
adequately served by necessary services, such as
water, utilities, sewers, and transportation
systems. Should such services not be available,
the development of more intensive uses should be
in concert with a localized program of public and
private capital improvements to meet the
expected increased needs. (GP 14.3.3 (b))
• Industrial development shall be located in areas
adequately served by transportation, utilities,
and other essential infrastructure. (GP 14.4.3 (e))
• A lot shall be suitable for the purpose for which it
is intended to be sold. No area subject to
periodic inundation which endangers the health
or safety of its occupants may be subdivided for
residential purposes. (HCC 23-37)
• Do not allow strip or spot commercial
development on the highway outside of the
primary commercial area. (GP 14.3.5.3.2 (c))
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County Actions
Use Guide Map also sets Urban Growth
• Identify sites suitable forfuture industrial
Boundaries for every town/village in the Planning
activities as the need arises (GP 14.4.5.9.2 (a);
Area where the Low Density Urban designation
14.4.5.2.2 (b); 14.4.5.3.2 (a); 14.4.5.2 (a)
ids — Commented [LBGI]: Changes reflectclarity onthe purposeof
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access are included in related elements of Section 4:
the Urban Growth Boundary. UGB al so added to glossary.
• Suitable commercially zoned lands shall be
See Policy 6 for guidance on LUPAG
provided as the need arises. (Hamakua district GP
amendments/changes of zone to Industrial in the
14.3.5.4.2 (b))
LUPAG LDU designation.
3.1.4 Land Use Policy
See Policy 12 for the County Action that aligns
All of the CDP Land Use Policies are designed to
the CDP Land Use Guide Policy Map with the
preserve the preferred future settlement pattern and
General Plan. Policy 12 is necessary because the
achieve the Community Objectives. Land Use Policies
1 CDP Land Use Guide Map does not automatically
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the Hamakua CDP Planning Area. Future land
use decisions in the Hdmdkua CDP planning area
shall be consistent with the Land Use Guide Map,
unless the CDP and the General Plan are in direct
conflict in which case thiR General Plan shall be
controlling.
As with the General Plan Land Use Pattern
Policy 3
Focus higher density residential (greater than 6
units/acre) and commercial areas in communities
that can sustain a higher intensity of uses and
where these residential and commercial uses are
consistent with the existing town character. This
is reflected in the location of 'Medium Density
Urban" (MDU) areas on the CDP Land Use Guide
Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map, the CDP Land Use
amend the General Plan.
that are designed to protect coastal areas,
agricultural lands, mauka forests, scenic areas,
Policy 2
sensitive ecosystems, cultural resources, and public
develop neighborhood -scale commercial uses
access are included in related elements of Section 4:
^'^'•"'•"^^ `I^"^'^^^ ^^ Land use designation
Protect and Enhance Natural and Cultural
changes that would result in new State Land Use
Resources below. The following Land Use Policies
Urban or new County zoning for residential,
speak more generally to the preservation of the commercial, or industrial uses outside a
preferred land use and settlement pattern in
designated Urban Growth Boundary shall not be
Hamakua, including the relative location of
IGGGted ^,.,^., c.^.., GGG6WI ^.^^6 n9dapproved
residential, commercial, industrial, rural, and
within the Special Management Area. This is
agricultural areas.
Led in
(LDU) ) areas en sL.e a i:cial Land Use Pelic . Alep.
POIICy 1
(H RS 205-A; GP 8.3(d)) -
Commented [LBG2]: Commentswerethat original language
wasambiguous. Revision clarifies'new urban development and
With the ption of the Hamakua CDP, Figu
See Policy 6 for guidance on Industrial areas.
stipulates that new urban uses outside UGB would not be allowed
2-13 ar ted as the Land Use Guide Ma for
in Sona
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the Hamakua CDP Planning Area. Future land
use decisions in the Hdmdkua CDP planning area
shall be consistent with the Land Use Guide Map,
unless the CDP and the General Plan are in direct
conflict in which case thiR General Plan shall be
controlling.
As with the General Plan Land Use Pattern
Policy 3
Focus higher density residential (greater than 6
units/acre) and commercial areas in communities
that can sustain a higher intensity of uses and
where these residential and commercial uses are
consistent with the existing town character. This
is reflected in the location of 'Medium Density
Urban" (MDU) areas on the CDP Land Use Guide
Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map, the CDP Land Use
Map
Guide Map designates preferred future
development patterns by indicating the general
Smaller villages and towns are encouraged to
location of various land uses in relation to each
develop neighborhood -scale commercial uses
other. To maintain consistency, the land use
allowed within the Low Density Urban category.
category definitions used in the CDP Land Use
Guide Map are identical to those currently used in
See 3.1.7 LUPAG Maps, Figures 2-13 for the
the 2005 General Plan LUPAG map. The CDP Land
LUPAG maps, and refer to the Appendix V5 CDP
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Policy Rationale for specifics on how the LUPAG
(designated "Low/Medium Density Urban) and
MDU category changes are being implemented
lands designated as Agricultural or Rural
for each area.
(designated � Impertent Agriculture L.....l" e
"E• A, " "R• e"" is -are intended
Policy 4
to he PeFeel rect growth in the
In order to preserve larger lot agricultural lands
Odmdkual CDP planning area Areas that are – – Commented [LBG5]: Comments were received that since not
for productive agricultural use, allow rural
all the UGBs were parcel -specific, it would be better to not state it
clearlybeyondhedesignatedUrbanGrowth
development on lands near urban areas where an
as such. The references to the two types of agricultural
Boundaries shall be preserved as rural or designations were simplified into "agricultural'• areas.
intermediate land use between residential and
agricultural lands to maintain open space, scenic
productive agricultural areas is consistent with
view planes, and natural beauty areas.
the surrounding uses and rural character. This is
reflected in the location of "Rural" (R) areas on
Note: See Policy 6 for Industrial Change of Zone
the CDP Land Use Guide Map, which is intended
flexibility.
to facilitate changes of zone to "Residue'°e' an
n...:e..rt...,.r n:st. .. ran i ha This policy clari at the urban grevaElrboundary
the "Family – Commented [LBG3]: Commentsfrom Planning Division noted
Agricultural District" (FA). Thin aural ua LDP Land Use Pak that change of zone to FA is more appropriate since the State Land
Guide Map establishe specific Urban Growth Use District for the areas designated to be Rura I in the CDP are
within the SLUAgricultural District; whereas the RAzone is
The intermediate land use between residential Boundaries(UGBs at the intended to be used for areaswithin the SLU Urban or SLU Rural
and productive agricultural areas is inte to intersection between Urban Rural/Agricultural District.
serve as: land uses. The CDP strategy of gmappinR
parcel -specific Urban designations whenever possible
• A low density area that provides N. adds clarity and specificity, increases transparency
transitional use bufferAp between strictly into the land use Mesignation process, and more
residential and ro '^'commercially accurately reflects the County's and the Community's
productive agriculture areas, and; land use goals and intentions.
•
—A mix of persona! orfamily-scale
productive commercial or subsistent Policy 6
agricultural use on all newly established Until the General Plan identifies appropriate
parcels in the Rural area, and; areas or criteria for Industrial development to
•
—Areas with parcels having a median occur in the Hdmdkua Planning Area, industrial
size of between 2 —3 acres but'^�enot uses may be permitted outside LUPAG Industrial
to facilitate subdiWsion ofpcircels less than 1 designated areas through the following
acre in size. regulatory review processes:
Areas beyend areas outside the LUPAG Amendment and Change of Zone: If
Urban Growth Boundary and outside designated the subject property is located in the State
Rural areas are to be preserved for agricultural �am�_Use Urban district a LUPAG - - J commented [LBG6]: Planning Division noted that a LUPAG
uses, open space, scenic viewsheds, and natural amendment and change of zone request to Amendment would be necessary for this type of Change of Zone so
this language was added.
beauty areas the appropriate industrial zoning she4dcould
– – – – – – — – – Commented [LBG4]: These minor wording changes were made
be considered; the ",.. ge of -enpree-ess for clarity.
See Policy 5, below. bviould be the appropfiete review ee-h nisi„
t.... ..I.... t.. -he 6 ..:f:.• .. of the
Policy 5 �n �.,...,,,.,,~f
In the CDP Land Use Guide Map, the Urban prepesal and evaluated on a case-by-case
Growth Boundary between developed areas basis•
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• Special Use: If the subject property is located
See also Policy 10.
in the State Land Use Agricultural or Rural
to ensure consistency with the CDP. (HCC 23-6,
District and the project type is consistent
Policy 8
with a permitted use of either limited-
In new, previously zoned Residential subdivisions
industrial (ML) or commercial-indus trial
in coastal areas, subdivisions 6hG4should be
zoning (MCX), the special use permit process
encouraged to develop as Cluster Plan
would be the appropriate review mechanism
Developments (C.P.D.) pursuant to HCCSection
to evaluate the specific parameters of the
25-6-20, in order to achieve CDP objectives in
proposal and set any mitigating conditions.
relation to preserving open space, recreational
areas, or 0`•,;*^•^-' "`•`-^' 9`F.bdh41;i^^1;. scenic
Any requests for Industrial uses shall be carefully
viewsheds - , Commented [LBG9]: Removed "shall" due to its legal mandate
followed bythe less enforceable intent to encourage cluster
evol ua ted for potential impacts and consistency See developments ;a Iso edited for clarity to ensure intent of protecting
with t''^ r^^^"^' "'^^ nd u^""`^kHe CDP policies I ^^ FIFesf3Aaiems viewshedsis clear.
andobjectives. ^s^^ eine^^^t^0s HRS205 `°`in to` "" op""""'
(including the e*isE land study bureau's Policy 9
4etaile4 land agricultural land productivity , — Commented [LBG7]: Planning Division also noted that use
rating), and the General Plan Pelicy 4.4. M: The Director of P1 shall offer a favorable permits on highly productive Agricultural lands (H RS 205) are not
appropriate and so this criteria was included to ensure consistency
Industrial development shall be located in areas recor&ndation to t nning Commissions, with State land use requirements.
adequately served by transportation, utilities, and subject to appropriate co ions, only for those
other essential infrastructure.- General Planproposed zoning code amendments that would
Policy 14.4.3 (e)). further the intent and ensure consistency with the
j�k objectives and policies of the Hdmdkua CDP.
The majority of the current Industrial areas int (HCC25-2-42 (c) (1) and 25-2-44)
Planning Area, and especially in North Hilo, are
no longer seen as suitable for heavy industry, olicy 10
generally due to their near -coastal Variances from the zoning orsubdivision code
(environmentally sensitive) locations (see als (including PUDs) shall be carefully considered
Policy 12 and Policy 2). This policy demonstrat
relative to the Hdmdkua CDP objectives and
flexibility in allowing Industrial uses in
policies, and when approved, shall be conditioned
appropriate areas until the General Plan
to ensure consistency with the CDP. (HCC 23-6,
appropriately idem ies locations for Industri
23-15(c), 23-18, 25-2-51(c), 25-2-54(b), and 25-6-
uses.
6(b)) ) and Planning Commission Rule 16-
4 b — — Commented [LBGlo]: Added relevant/missing citation.
Policy 7
In the ^F� k4al'CDP Land Use p for the
See also Policy 8.
Hdmdkua Planning Area, in the ow Density
Policy 11
Urban" (LDU) and Medium Density Urban (MDU)
When considering •••^,
v�;;trTvariances to the
categories, variances or PUDs that maintain
requirements of the zoning and subdivision
consistent village/town character should be
ncoura a in those cases where provisions of
chapters of the County Code for consolidation
- Commented [LBG8]: Policy was slightly reworded for clarity.
arrctresubdivisjon actions -in, the HdmdkuaCSP- -
the zoning and subdivision code are inconsistent
with the character of surrounding neighborhoods,
planning area, the Planning Director shall
of In that
carefully consider how to best further the public
l,"Gint^i^
.:II..ge /t....,...,L.. bee ,.,,,,.I
welfare relative to the objectives and policies of
rader shall
the Hdmdkua CDP. Specifically, the Director 1)
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should confer with all appropriate agencies, 2)
absolutely in every land use situation, they should
shall, if the new subdivision will include lots
be considered as important criteria when
smaller than otherwise permitted in the subject
amending the General Plan.
zone, endeavor to locate those smaller lots in
Amend General Plan Table 14-5 to reflect the
LDU, MDU, or Industrial areas and near existing
following LUPAG map amendments_
towns/villages and thoroughfares, and 3) shall
Pdpa'ikou,�GlYp6hGehO Papa aloa, and , , commented [LBG12]: This change reflectsthat Papa aloa
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require necessary improvements. (HCC 23-6, 23-7,
- - - - - - - - - - - should not be combined with Laupahoehoe in regardsto
Pa auilo should no longer be identified as
and25-2-11).
designating Industrial areas.
LUPAG Industrial areas),
3.1.5 County Action
Polley 13
Policy 12 A.,,"",y Ch ter 2c of the zoning Code on
Amend the General Plan to reflect the following Ghapter 23 e f the `ubdivi ien Cede to ..II,.""
changes:
• The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide should29-
bel amended to be consistent with the - - commented [LBG11]: edited for clarity.
H6mdkua CDP Land Use Guide Map. If the �' *^ ^ ' ^'ens are intendedfe
definitions of land use designations in the
or thG-
General Plan are revised, the follow
factors should guide land use designations in
(wherees Oustnl n ., l . are i..s,.nde l
the Hdmdkua Planning Area:
Tar sing) Tamil., RS _ening dist.:,.,, The
— Factor 1: Minimize al
RR
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development-
M.. .. :it the ..It .. ..I.Ir-
- Factor 2: Mini croach onto
agricultural lands.-
"lete4, ' " rem " """" "
— Factor 3: Align with State Land Use
vvit"rr adequate�ifr struetu -
-
Commented [LBG13]: After consultation with Planning
District Boundary-.
Division and further analysis of State Land Use law in regardsto
Policy
iiPol icy 13
minimum lot size in the SLU Agriculture District, this policywas
— Factor 4: Align with County zoning,
deemed not legally feasible undercurrent land use regulations.
— Factor 5: Accommodate projected
Develop incentives for Cluster Plan Developments
population growth.-
and Oust. red Rural cubdiyisi ns I hal leave -
- Commented [LBG14]: See note above regarding Clustered
— Factor with infrastructure —
no tura) open space buffer areas along the
R R ff 9
Rural Subdivisions.
Potable W
shoreline, streams, and gulches, or adjacent to
— Factor 7: Align infrastructure —
Roadway Networ .
— Factor 8: Align with infrastructure —
Wastewater-
- Factor 9: Ensure that commercial
designations are appropriate — (MDU)-.)
— Factor 10: Ensure that industrial
designations are appropriate and
consistent.
More details on these factors can be found in the
Appendix V. CDP Policy Rationale sectien the
EBR. While these factors cannot be applied
forest conservation areas, or other
culturally/environmentally sensitive areas.
See corresponding Fp#g o and Pelie "Policy 8.
Relkey 1SPolicV 14
To ensure the preservation of historic and cultural
village character, provide technical support to
develop Town Revitalization Plans.
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3.1.6 Community Action
Community Action is Develop Town Revitalization
Plans focused on developing guidelines for preserving
historic and cultural character, infrastructure
improvements, developing affordable housing, and
promoting economic revitalization.
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Planning Director's Recommended Version I Section 3: Preferred Land Use & Settlement Patterns
3.1.7 LUPAG Maps, Figures 2-13
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Ola I ko wai ka 'opua
Rain gives life
4.1 Expand the Local System of
Preserves
This section of the CDP guides the expansion of lands
held in public trust, supports landowners
establishing conservation and agricultural easements
and using agricultural and forestry land preservation
programs, and encourages Natural Area Reserves to
pursue acquisition priorities.
4.1.1 Community Objective
• Objective 1: Protect, restore, and enhance
watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and
open spaces from mauka forests to makai
shorelines, while assuring responsible public
access for recreational, spiritual, cultural, and
sustenance practices.
• Objective 2: Protect and restore viable
agricultural lands and resources. Protect and
enhance viewscapes and open spaces that
exemplify Hamakua's rural character.
• Objective 3: Encourage community-based
collaborative management plans to assure that
human activities are in harmony with the quality
of Hamakua's unique natural and cultural
landscape.
• Objective 4: Protect and nurture Hamakua's
social and cultural diversity and heritage assets,
including sacred places, historic sites and
buildings, and distinctive plantation towns.
Objective 5: Direct future settlement patterns
that are sustainable and connected. Honor
Hamakua's historic and cultural assets by
concentrating new development in existing,
walkable, mixed-use town centers while limiting
rural sprawl.
4.1.2 County Action
Through the strategic and collaborative use of the
resources identified in Appendix V4A, the County
should:
Policy46PolicV 15
Identify and secure in public trust (fee simple or
by easement) priority lands that achieve one or
more of Hamakua's Objectives.
Seek to use conservation easement or
acquisition opportunities through funding
sources such as PONC, etc., once critical
habitat areas are identified as priorities to
protect.
Seek to protect with easements or acquire
suitable important coastal lands that would
protect viewsheds, provide the public with
access to scenic viewing areas, or otherwise
promote appropriate coastal recreation and
subsistence.
Support the efforts of landowners in
establishing conservation and agricultural
easements to preserve important resources
in perpetuity.
See also Policy 47 for a policy related to
prioritizing community accesses in the Hamakua
Planning Area.
Planning Director's Recommended Version I Section 4: Protect and Enhance Natural and Cultural
Resources
Pelfey 17Policv 16
Support the proposed Hakalau NWR Expansion
Project.
See also:
Policy 42 -Regarding effective management of
watersheds and natural areas
4.2 Protect Coastal Resources
This section of the CDP protects coastal resources
with the CDP Land Use Guide Map, shoreline
setbacks, the Special Management Area, and
encourages the State to strengthen protections and
the community to engage in coastal land use
decisions.
Policy46—Regarding trails to forest reserves 4.2.1 Community Objective
4.1.3 Kokua Action
U.S. Congress
Kokua Action 1:
Appropriate sufficient funding to the Land and
Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to complete the
expansion of the Hakalau Forest Nation
Wildlife Refuge (NWR). uh
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Kokua Action 2:
Continue to pursue acquisition or cooperative
management of the six parcels identified in the
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Land
Protection Plan and Environmental Assessment.
Please see tize Environmental Assessment here:
http://www. gov/uploadedFiles/Region 1/NWRS
/Zone 1/Big Island Complex/Hakalau Forest/PDFs/
Hakalau%20Forest%2 R%20FInal%20LPP-EA. df
4.1.4 Community Actio
Community Action 2: Establish cgwsi on priorities,
using PONC criteria, and secure priority lands.
Partner with existing Hawai'i Land Trusts to
acquire land through conservation easements
and acquisition to ensure view shed protection;
Identify appropriate critical habitat areas
needing further protection as priority areas
through PONC criteria to protect through
easement or acquisition mechanisms;
• Obiective 1: Protect, restore, and enhance
watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and
Iopen spaces from mauka forests to makai
< shorelines, while assuring responsible public
access for recreational, spiritual, cultural, and
sustenance practices.
Objective 2: Protect and restore viable
agricultural lands and resources. Protect and
enhance viewscapes and open spaces that
exemplify Hamakua's rural character.
Objective 3: Encourage community-based
collaborative management plans to assure that
human activities are in harmony with the quality
of Hamakua's unique natural and cultural
landscape.
Objective 4: Protect and nurture Hamakua's
social and cultural diversity and heritage assets,
including sacred places, historic sites and
buildings, and distinctive plantation towns.
4.2.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
Protect the shoreline from the encroachment of
man-made improvements and structures. (GP
8.3(d))
Maintain the shoreline for recreational,
cultural, education, and/or scientific uses in a
manner that is protective of resources and is of
the maximum benefit to the general public. (GP
8.3(c))
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• Encourage those developments that are not
coastal dependent to locate in inland areas.
(HRS 205A-2(c)(3(D))
Land Use Policy Controls
• Outstanding natural or cultural features, such
as scenic spots, water courses, fine groves of
trees, heiau, and historical sites and structures,
shall be preserved during subdivision. (HCC` 23-
26)
4.2.3 Land Use Policy
I,PolicV 17
Development in the SMA, including subdivision,
shall only be approved if it is first found that it
will not have any substantial adverse
environmental or ecological effect. (HRS 205A-
22(3) & 205A-26(2) (A)l
Pursuant to Planning Commission (PC) R
10(b)(5) & (11), and in order for the Plann
Director to accurately evaluate whether the
proposed action will have a substantial advers
effect, pursuant to PC Rule 9-4(e)(4), the
Director shall require that SMA Use Permit
Assessment and Use Permit applications include
all of the information necessary to assess the
proposed activity's impacts in the Special
Management Area, including but not limited to:
A description of the environmental setting
and natural resources in the area, including
an assessment of impacts on rare,
threatened, or endangered species or their
habitat and on fresh and coastal water
quality (PC Rule 9-10(b)(5)(A) & (6) and 9-
10(h)(7), (g), & (9));
• A description of valued cultural resources
or historical sites in the area, including the
extent to which traditional and customary
native Hawaiian rights are exercised in the
area (PC Rule 9-10(b)(6) & (h)(1));
• An assessment of impacts on coastal scenic
and open space resources and view planes,
including those outlined in the General
Plan, the Community Development Plan,
and other adopted plans, as well as the line
of sight toward the sea from the state
highway nearest the coast and along the
shoreline (HRS 205A -2(b)(3) (A), HRS 205A-
2(c)(3)(B), HRS 205A -26(3)(E), and PC Rule
9-10(h)(1));
• Identification and detailed information of
existing public access to and along the
shoreline to the specifications required by
Na Ala Hele (PC Rule 9-10(b)(10));
• An assessment of impacts on hazard risk,
including flooding, tsunami, and coastal
erosion and/or sea level rise over the life of
development (PC Rule 9-10(h)(9));
description of the relationship of the
proposed action to land use plans, policies,
and control of the affected area, including
the General Plan and Community
Development Plan (PC Rule 9-10(b)(5)(13)).
Identify specific measures to mitigate risks
associated with coastal hazards, protect
sensitive coastal and cultural resources, and
ensure public access (HRS 205-A)
Any development permitted, including those
determined to be exempt from the definition of
development in Planning Commission Rule 9
(pursuant to Planning Commission Rule 9-10 (e)
& (g), shall be subject to terms and conditions to
achieve CZM and CDP objectives and policies,
including conditions that protect natural,
cultural, historic, and recreational resources;
preserve agricultural land, open space, and view
planes; ensure access; mitigate impacts of
coastal hazards; limit coastal development; and
concentrate new development (particularly if it
is not coastal dependent) on vacant land in
town/village centers (before converting
agricultural land to residential uses), and
discouraging speculative residential
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development. Conditions could include but not
be limited to setbacks, restrictions on artificial
light, lateral and mauka-makai access
requirements, dedication of conservation and
trail corridor easements, cooperation with
efforts to manage access and use of coastal
resources, minimizing the number of lots
abutting or near the shoreline, and maximizing
the use of land in the State Land Use Urban
district and/or urban LUPAG categories.
4.2.4 County Action
PGIMGY 18
�menO and/or create County Codes and Planning
Department Rude 11Ru1es to ^"ems'° "develop
shoreline and building setbacks' r the u Policy 21
GDP Plenning Area at the earliest steges ef the lop objective guidelines for determining ,
In"a use "h.""`",. Gnd de ,elle p....,,ntp r, Ge66 The d defining the "top (HRS 205A-1,
Minim bilm `hei-eline setbGck #em the top e f el ;a d HAR Section 13-222-2, Planning
sheY be either, l
ment Rule 114 �
,.) Ne less then the height the siep.. /.,I. '
and add references to "top of cliff' to
., h �
er
aio /,., hefizntei to vet*:,...I � Criteria for Shoreline Setback Variances in
,.,h,,.,, the height e f the `ie pe is iess nn Planning Commission Rule B.
feet, ....9iningung 40 feet setheek shtWi ......1... For setbacks on parcels with sea cliffs over 40' in
eg elevation, the following setbacks are recommended:
b).4 ..,:„:.. ung e f 40 s et .,Ius a address � a) In addition to the minimum shoreline setback
environmental, health, and safety h established by Planning Dept. Rule 11, the
building setback should include a lateral
safety buffer distance of 40' from the
minimum shoreline setbackz, plus the
distance equal to the average elevation of
the cliff within the subject parcel, or,
b) In addition to the minimum shoreline setback
established by Planning Dept. Rule 11, the
building setback should include a lateral
safety buffer distance equal to the
Z Note: In situations where the minimum shoreline
setback established by Planning Dept. Rule 11 would not
reach the top of a sea cliff, the building setback should be
a lateral setback distance of 40' from the top of cliff, plus
the distance eaual to the averaee elevation ofthe cliff
within the subject parcel
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Commented [LBG15]: This policy was revised extensively
based on comments from the Planning Division, Administrative
Permits division, local geologists and engineers, and further analysis
on the building setbacksfor steep slopes and cliffs. One main
change was to use both the authority of the shoreline setback
combined with the authority of the zoning code to establish
building setbacks for safety and environmental reasons (in this case
for coastal and also for inland cliffs -see also Policy 39). Theoriginal
policy was noted not to address:
1.. Cases where the minimum shoreline setback did not reach the
top of the cl iff/pa li;
The inclusion ofthe'top of pali' language was tied to Policy 22, but
both policies were mutually dependent on each other for full
implementation so they were ultimately combined into Policy 18;
Commented [LBG16]: This policy was deleted since the Dept.
of Health essentially banned cesspools.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25', No bullets or numbering
anticipated 100 years of erosion as
determined by a coastal erosion study. This
study, including a cliffstability analysis
and/or a geological analysis, shall be
conducted by a licensed civil engineer.
This policy shall only apply to properties that are
located within the Special Management Area
and abutting the shoreline. For lots with sea
cliffs over 40' with an average lot depth oft
hundred feet or less, the shoreline setback line
shall be determined by Planning Department
Rule 11.
The County of Hawai'i's current working
°Policv 20
To further protect coastal resources in the
Special Management Area, review SMA
boundaries in the Hamakua Planning Area and
initiate appropriate amendments;
• Consider proximity to coastline and assess
vulnerabilities to coastal changes;
• Consider including within the SMA
boundaries appropriate near -shore riparian
corridors.
onsider SMA boundary amendments to
further protect known recreational historic
definition of "top of cliff' is as follows: The "topopen
space, ecosystem, beach, near -shore
of the pali" (top edge of the sea cliff) is defined
riparian, and/or marine resources as well as
to be the highest elevation along the seaward
scenic views toward the coastline from the
boundary of a property where the relative
change in the slope of the terrain towards the
highway.
sea is in excess of twice the general slope See also:
towards the sea of the terrain along this highest
elevation and that the terrain: (1) has a general
Policy 13: Develop incentives for Cluster Plan
slope seaward of not more than 10%; (2) is
Developments ;;nd Qdrt,..,.RH,rA �,.ha:.,:.:,,n
reasonably safe for pedestrian access to and
in coastal areas that leave natural, open space
along its length; and (3) does not show evidence
buffer areas along the shoreline.
of being periodically exposed to natural
Policv 4 : Where possible through permit
elements, including, but not limited to, high surf,
conditions, easements, or acquisitions, the
wind and rain, to the extent that the ground i
County of Hawai'i shall establish public access:
essentially devoid of naturally occurring
to and along the shoreline to significant historic
vegetation.
sites, public transit along the top of cliff,
streams, mauka trails, facilities, sites for
See also Polic 19 PoIicv 20Xn'c*v3%9
gathering, hunting, and other recreational
related to inland cl' and section 5 Kokua
purposes.
Action.
Palley 22policy 19
Seek funding and support conti7rued scientific
research relating to coastal hazards (e.g.
research on erosion rates, slumping rates, slope
stability studies, sea -level rise rates, tsunami
inundation mapping and coastal stream flood
mapping, etc.).
See related actions under the sections 4.2.5
Kokua Action and 4.6.5 Kokua Action.
Policy 46, bullet point 11: In co-sponsorship with
the State when possible, acquire land for public
access to historic sites and objects and to the
shoreline where safe transit does not already
exist. (HRS §115-2 & 7; GP 6.3(d))
4.2.5 Kokua Action
Department of Land and Natural Resources
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Kokua Action 3:
Amend Hawai'i Administrative Rule (HAR),
Section 13-322-2 to include "top of cliff in the
definition of shoreline.
Kokua Action 4:
Amend HAR 13-5-40(b) to require that public
hearings before the State Land Use Commission
either be held in the judicial district in which the
land is located, or be live web streamed with the
ability for testimony to be taken live from the
streamed location.
Various Agencies: DLNR, NOAH, UH Sea Grant
Kokua Action 5:
Prioritize research projects to better understand:
Bluff Conditions
Shoreline Movement (including the effect9
of climate change on shoreline movement)
Site-specific
impacts
See also Kokua Actions
4.2.6 Community Acti INNFOR
Community Action 3: Develop a coastal resource
management plan as part of watershed
management plans.
Community Action 4: Support the organization c
community-based hui fort fisher peo le of the
Hamakua Coast.
4.3 Protect Agricultural Lands & Open
Space
See also Section 6.2 Strengthening Local Agriculture
for policies supporting agriculture from an economic
perspective.
This section of the CDP protects agricultural land and
open space from non-agricultural development with
the CDP Land Use Guide Map, stronger farm
dwelling regulations, minimum lot sizes, tax
incentive programs, development of transfer of
development rights (TDR), land bank programs, and
State Important Agricultural Land designations.
4.3.1 Community Objective
• Objective 1: Protect, restore, and enhance
watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and
opens es from mauka forests to makai
sho while assuring responsible public
or recreational, spiritual, cultural, and
e practices.
Objective : Protect and restore viable
agricultural lands and resources. Protect and
enhance viewscapes and open spaces that
exemplify Hamakua's rural character.
• Objective 5: Direct future settlement patterns
that are sustainable and connected. Honor
Hamakua's historic and cultural assets by
concentrating new development in existing,
walkable, mixed-use town centers while limiting
rural sprawl.
3.2 Existing Policy
Use Policy Intent
Conserve and protect agricultural lands. (State
Constitution Article XI, Section 3)
Assist the further development of agriculture
through the protection of important agricultural
lands. (GP 2.3 (s))
Protect and encourage the intensive and
extensive utilization of the County's important
agricultural lands (GP 14.1.2(b))
Identify, protect and maintain important
agriculture lands on the island of Hawaii. (GP
14.2.2(a))
Designate, protect and maintain important
agricultural lands from urban encroachment. (GP
14.2.3 (i))
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• Ensure that development of important
agricultural land be primarily for agricultural use.
(GP 14.2.3 (j))
• Discourage speculative residential development
on agricultural lands. (GP 14.2.3 (t))
Land Use Policy Controls
• Vacant lands in urban areas and urban
expansion areas should be made available for
residential uses before additional agricultural
lands are converted into residential uses. (GP
9.3(x))
• Important Agricultural lands shall not be rezoned
to parcels too small to support economically
viable farming units. (GP 14.2.3(s))
4.3.3 Land Use Policy
POIOEy-24Policy 21
To preserve the agricultural character of
Hamakua and to reinforce existing protections,
the CDP Land Use Guide Map designates
agricultural lands in the Hamakuo Planning Area
Peky-2-5Policy 22
When considering applications to consolidate
and resubdivide pre-existing lots of record, the
Director of Planning shaNshould �endeavor to , — Commented [LBG18]: Edited to remove the legal mandate of
"shall"when the verb was to "endeavor" to keep the lot sizes
keep the lot sizes consistent with the minimum ...
This policy was not intended to bean absolute mandate.
lot size, and only permit lots less than one acre in
the State Land Use Agriculture District and the
County of Hawaii Agricultural District if the
applicant clearly demonstrates that an
unreasonable economic hardship cannot
otherwise be prevented or land utilization is
improved relative to the objectives and policies
of the CDP. (HRS 205-5(b); (GP 14.2.3(s)).
Policy 23
The Planning CNStateLa
all include in any
Special Permit ecommendation for
approval to thse Commission)
appropriate performance conditions to achieve
CDP objectives and implement CDP policies. (HRS
205-6(c) and Planning Commission Rules 6-
L 3(GN(5)(G), 6-7, & 6-8).
to be preserved for agriculture and open space. Educate landowners interested in subdividing
Development and construction in 44wpeAei4t agricultural lands on the option to subdivide as a
Agricultural' e4144" E144 4Pffensive AgrkW farm subdivision pursuant to Hawaii County
emdesignotion hal 9
be limited toa riculture, Code section 23_112. LBG17
[ ] commented : This policy was simplified to refer to the
-----------------------------
related economic infrastructure and cottage Agricultural designation and not refer to the 2 subtypes of
4.3.4 County Action Agricultural areasasare listed in the 2005 General Plan
industries, renewable energy, open area
recreational uses, and community facilities Poky 28Policy 25
unless otherwise permitte by law. Amend the Zoning Code Section 25-2-71 to
require Plan Approval for commercial open area
See also Policy6 for uidani se permits for
lw recreational uses in the 'Important Agriculture
industrial uses.
Land" and 'Extensive Agriculture" designations.
For more information on permitted uses in the
State Agricultural District and County
Agricultural Zone see HRS sections 205-2 and
205-4.5. See HCC section 25-2-60 for information
on use permits in the Agricultural Zone.
Poky Policy 26
Recommend lands to be designated State
Important Agricultural Lands to the State Land
Use Commission. (GP 14.2.2(a) & 14.2.3(i))
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Fe40sy 3 Wolicv 27
Revise Planning Commission Rule 6, and/or to
the Special Permit Application form (for Special
Permits in the Agricultural District) to include
clarity on the potential impacts to be evaluated
in the application process and to clearly
articulate the types of mitigating conditions that
may be required. (HRS 205-6(c) and Planning
Commission Rules 6-3(&N(5)(G), 6-7, & 6-8).
For examples of conditions, look for applicable
conditions used in the Concurrency
Requirements from HCC 25-2-46 and Agricultural
Tourism, HCC 25-2-75 and 25-4-15.
P PolicV 28
Amend the County Code and associated Planning
Department Rules to establish reporting and
inspection requirements, as well as enforcement
for owners and lessees who enter into long term
agreements (20 years) to rehabilitate taro
systems to active use.
4.3.5 Kok,ia Arfinn
Hawai'i State Legislature:
Kokua Action 6:
Appropriate funds to the County of Hawai'i to
develop recommendations of lands to be
designated Important Agricultural Lands.
Kokua Action 7:
Pass legislation enabling land banks that
counties can use to acquire tax -delinquent
properties and use th to preserve agricultural
Iar..
open space.
unity Action
for additional farm dwellings to ensure that
CommumtyAction 5: Educate landowners about
additional dwellings are used for farm -related
agriculture, ranch, and forestry land preservation
purposes , - Commented [LBG19]: Edited for clarity
- - - - programsa�d Pncoarageparticipation mrtFfese - - - J
D^>licy PolicV 29 programs.
Update the County of Hawai is property tax
reduction programs to ensure that public tax
incentivesforogriculturalland usesresuh n 4.4 Protect Mauka Forests
public benefits and promote agricultural land use This section of the CDP designates the mauka and
and production.
forest region as preserved for conservation and open
Palley 33PolicV 30 space. It also points to various other sections of the
Conduct a feasibil, study for a County -wide CDP for mauka resource protections, trail
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) and/or development and access, summit management, and
Save Land for the Future (SLF) program. If expanding land preserves.
feasible, adopt any necessary enabling County 4.4.1 Community Objective
legislation. (HRS Section 5146-136)
See also:
Policy 15 regarding securing priority lands in
trust; and
Policy 53: Provide a tax credit for the perpetual
conservation of taro systems on private land (i.e.
agricultural, conservation or cultural easements)
Objective 1: Protect, restore, and enhance
watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and
open spaces from mauka forests to makai
shorelines, while assuring responsible public
access for recreational, spiritual, cultural, and
sustenance practices.
Objective 3: Protect and nurture Hamakua's
social and cultural diversity and heritage assets,
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including sacred places, historic sites and
buildings, and distinctive plantation towns.
• Objective 5: Direct future settlement patterns
that are sustainable and connected. Honor
Hamakua's historic and cultural assets by
concentrating new development in existing,
walkable, mixed-use town centers while limiting
rural sprawl.
4.4.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
Protect and conserve forest and coastal areas
with native wildlife, natural ecosystems, and
wilderness. (Refer to General Plan 8.2 Goals, 8.3
Policies, and 8.4 Standards)
Land Use Policy Controls
Outstanding natural or cultural features, such os
construction in mauka "Conservation" areas shall
be minimized and, when necessary, limited to
recreation, research, and education facilities
unless otherwise permitted bylaw. (GP 14.1.1;
HRS 205-2(e))
See also:
Policy 48: Where possible through permit
conditions, easements, or acquisitions, the
County of Hawai'i shall establish public access:
to and along the shoreline to significant historic
sites, public transit along the top of cliff,
streams, mauka trails, facilities, sites for
gathering, h\and r recreational
purposes.
4.4.4 County A
Policy 16: Support the proposed Hakalau NWR
scenic spots, watercourses, fine groves of trees, Expansion Project.
heiau, and historical sites and structures, shall be
preserved during subdivision. (HCC 23-26)
Plan approval and related conditions shall
consider forest and coastal ecosystems,
agricultural lands, open space, viewscapes, or
of natural beauty, archeological and historic
sites, and historic buildings when assuring tha
Policy 36: Amend the Zoning Code to create a
conservation designation for lands (or portions
thereof) that should be kept in a largely natural
state, but that may not be in the Conservation
eas District, such as certain important viewsheds,
riparian buffer areas, gulches, and very steep
t slopes.
proper siting is provided for, proper landscaping
is provided, unsightly areas are properly
screened or eliminated, and natural and man
made features of community value are
preserved. (HCC 25-2-77(a) & 76)
4.4.3 Land Use Policy
P Policy 31
To reinforce existing protections, the CDP Land
Use Guide Map designates mauka regions and
forests in Hamakua to be Conservation, and
directs mauka areas to remain primarily as open
space to be preserved, protected, and connected
to the region's rich network of natural and
cultural resources. Development and
See also Section 4.8 Establish and Manage
Public Access for policies relating to mauka
forest access issues, such as:
Policy 46, #10: Work with State agencies
(particularly with DOFAW) to coordinate, survey,
develop, and manage public trails and roads
leading to forest reserves. (GP 12.3 (u))
4.4.5 Kokua Action
See Kokua Actions in Section 4.1.3 and:
State Office of Planning
See: Kokua Action 16: Review and designate
forest and watershed areas into the
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conservation district during State Land Use
boundary comprehensive reviews. (GP 8.3 (m))
4.4.6 Community Action
See also:
Community Action 2
Community Action 4
Community Action 8
Community Action 9
And see Section 4.8 Establish and Manage Public
Access for Community Actions related to public
access of forest lands.
4.5 Preserve Scenic Areas and
Viewsheds
This section of the CDP protects open space, nat
areas, recognized areas of natural beauty, and sce
viewsheds with permitting controls and by
prioritizing viewshed identification and regulations,
scenic overlooks, and scenic rou
4.5.1 Community Objective
• Objective 1: Protect, restore, and enhanZe
watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and
open spaces from mauka forests to makai
shorelines, while assuring responsible public
access for recreational,' itual, cultural, and
sustenance practices.
• Objective 2: Protect and restore viable
agricultural lands and resources. Protect and
enhance viewscapes and open spaces that
exemplify Hamakua's rural character
4.5.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Do not allow incompatible construction in areas
of natural beauty. (GP 7.3(i))
• Protect preserve and enhance the quality of
areas endowed with natural beauty, including
the quality of coastal scenic resources. (GP 7.2
(a))
• Maximize opportunities for present and future
generations to appreciate and enjoy natural and
scenic beauty. (GP 7.2 (c))
• Protect and effectively manage Hawaii's open
space, watersheds, shoreline, and natural areas.
(GP 8.2 (e))
• Provide and protect open space for the social,
environmental, and economic well-being of the
County of Hawaii and its residents. (G P 14.8.2
(a))
Land Use Policy Controls
Zoning, subdivision and other applicable
ordinances shall provide for and protect open
space areas. (GP 14.8.3 (d))
Pian approval and related conditions shall
consider forest and coastal ecosystems,
agricultural lands, open space, viewscapes, areas
of natural beauty, archeological and historic
sites, and historic buildings when assuring that
proper siting is provided for, proper landscaping
is provided, unsightly areas are properly
screened or eliminated, and natural and man-
made features of community value are
preserved. (HCC 25-2-77(a) & 76)
• Outstanding natural or cultural features, such as
scenic spots, water courses, fine groves of trees,
heiau, and historical sites and structures, shall be
preserved during subdivision. (HCC 23-26)
• See also (HRS 205A-2(b)(3)(B), HRS 205-26,
Charter section 13-29.
4.5.3 Land Use Policy
Peliey 32
In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, the
environmental reportfor proposed changes of
zone on property that may impact open space,
p.e.-G,esviewsheds, and areas of natural
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beauty shall include viewshed analysis and, as
appropriate, line -of -sight analysis and propose
conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (HCC 25-2-
42)
°Policy 33
In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, applications
for Special Permits that may impact open space,
viewshed, and areas of natural beauty shall
include view plane and, as appropriate, line -of -
sight analysis and proposed performance
conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (Planning
Commission Rule 6-3(a)(5)(G), 6-7, & 6-8)
Pelmey 34
In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, applications
for Use Permits for wind energy facilities and
telecommunications antennasZtowers shall
include viewshed and, as appropriate, ling -of,
sight analysis to demonstrate how the reques
does not cause substantial, adverse impact to
the community's character, including open
space, public views, and areas of natural and
scenic beauty, and propose conditions to
mitigate scenic impacts. (HCC 25-2-60 & 64)
4.5.4 County Action
Peiir;y 38Policy 35
Develop and establish viewshed regulations to
preserve and to protect --Trow 414 -a -'n scenic_ _ , - Commented [LBG21]: edited for clarity
resources, vistas, viewsheds, open space,
prominent landscapes, and areas of natural
beauty identified in the General Plan.
• Conduct a scenic resources inventory and
map for the Hamakua Planning Area;
• Develop a corridor management plan to
direct viewshed protections along roadways;
Consider structural setbacks from major
thorough ares and highways to protect
viewshed.
(Cha 13-29, HRS 205A, GP 7.2(a), 7.2(b),
7. (e), 7.3(f), 7.3(h), 7.3(i), & 14.8.3(d))
PeMEY 39Policy 36
Amend the Zoning Code to create a conservation
esignotion for lands (or portions thereof) that
hould be kept in a largely natural state but that
may not be in the Conservation District; such as
certain important viewsheds, riparian buffer
areas, gulches, and very steep slopes. (GP 14.8.3
�.^.^ ^.�^fie alre the use ofplace- (e)) , - Commented [LBG20]: This policy was strengthened to
_ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
strat
appropriate wireless concealment strategies "require" these rage hem. Thi deemed appropriate instead of
Pel}Ey-4BPolicy 37 merely to encourage them. This is based on further ana lysis of HCC
in the development or upgrading of
telecommunication towers as a way to
mitigate visual impacts (e.g., cell towers
disguised as palm trees).
See also:
Policy 108: If the most suita a an reasonable
location for utility lines (power and
communications) is underground for the
purpose of preserving viewshed resources, then
underground siting of utility lines should be a
condition of subdivision. (HCC§23-55, GP 11.3.2
(a), 11.3.3)
Assess siting options for and develop new scenic
lookouts along Highway 19 (work with State
DOT) and along the Old Mamalahoa Highway as
appropriate to ensure important views (coastal,
mountain, and waterfall) are preserved from
development and that there are various
opportunities to view these scenic resources
throughout the three districts of the Hamakua
Planning Area. (GP 7.3(c))
Paliey 38
Prioritize maintaining the views at scenic
overlooks with a frequently maintained
vegetation management program. Coordinate
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25-2-60 & 64.
this work with the regular roadway vegetation
management maintenance program.
Current scenic overlooks in the Planning Area are
located in:
• Laupahoehoe on Highway 19;
• Onomea Scenic Route;
• Waipi'o Valley Lookout
See also:
Policy 52 for related policies on protecting
viewsheds of Waipi'o Valley.
A r r VAL,— Or+inn
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land
Division
Kokua Action 8:
Consider viewshed corridors for mountain and
the Hawai'i Tourism authority to improve
signage on the Highway and identify safe
viewing locations.
4.5.6 Community Action
Community Action 6: Educate residents on scenic
viewshed importance and alternatives to tall,
vegetative wind -breaks that impact viewsheds.
Community Action 7: Support the development and
promotionHeritage Corridor, and/or sections of
the Old Mamalahoa Highway as Scenic Byways.
See also:
Commun ion 2: Establish acquisition
priorities, usi NC criteria, and secure
priority lands.
ocean views while negotiating leases along th 4.6 Protect and Enhance Ecosystems
Highway, such as timber leases. and Watersheds
Department of Transportation This section of the CDP encourages increasing
County capacity and participation in watershed
Kokua Action 9:
planning and the collaborative development and
Prioritize maintaining the views at scenic implementation of resource management plans, and
overlooks with a frequently maintained a enforcement necessary to protect ecosystems.
vegetation management program. Coordinat
this wor ith the regular roadway ve tion .6.1 Community Objective
managem aintenance program. Objective 1: Protect, restore, and enhance
watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and
Kokua Action 10: open spaces from mauka forests to makai
Assess siting options for and develop ew scenic shorelines, while assuring responsible public
lookouts along Highway as appropriate to ensure access for recreational, spiritual, cultural, and
ocean, mountain, agricultural/pastoral, and sustenance practices.
waterfall views are preserved from Objective 2: Protect and restore viable
development. agricultural lands and resources. Protect and
Kokua Action 11: enhance viewscapes and open spaces that
exemplify Hamakua's rural character.
Consider adding/improving viewing locations
and interpretive signage near the scenic bridges
for safe parking and views of the areas'
waterfalls and coastline and along Saddle Road
(Route 200) for views of the summit. Work with
• Objective 3: Encourage community-based
collaborative management plans to assure that
human activities are in harmony with the
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quality of Hamakua's unique natural and
cultural landscape.
4.6.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Protect and conserve forest and coastal areas
with native wildlife, natural ecosystems, and
wilderness. (Refer to General Plan 8.2 Goals, 8.3
Policies, and 8.4 Standards)
• Protect rare or endangered species and habitats
native to Hawaii. (GP 8.2 (d));
• Protect and effectively manage Hawaii's open
space, watersheds, shoreline, and natural areas.
(GP 8.2 (e))
• Protect and preserve forest water, natural and
scientific reserves and open areas. (GP 14.1.2 (c))
Ahh-
• Protect designated natural areas. (GP 14.8.2 (b))
• Promote sound management and development
of Hawaii's land and marine resources for
potential economic benefit. (GP 8.3 (g))
• Encourage public and private agencies to
manage the natural resources in a manner that
avoids or minimizes adverse effects on the
environment and depletion of energy and natural
resources to the fullest extent. (GP 8.3 (h)) Ob
• Encourage an overall conservation ethic in the
use of Hawaii's resources by protecting,
preserving, and conserving the critical and
significant natural resources of the County of
Hawaii. (G P 8.3(i) )
Land Use Policy Controls
• Ensure that alterations to existing land forms,
vegetation, and construction of structures cause
minimum adverse effect to water resources, and
scenic and recreational amenities and minimum
danger of floods, landslides, erosion, siltation or
failure in the event of an earthquake. (GP 8.2 (f))
• Plan approval and related conditions shall
consider forest and coastal ecosystems,
agricultural lands, open space, viewscapes, areas
of natural beauty, archeological and historic
sites, and historic buildings when assuring that
proper siting is provided for, proper landscaping
is provided, unsightly areas are properly
screened or eliminated, and natural and man-
made features of community value are
preserved. (HCC 25-2-77(a) & 76)
Require implementation of the management
measures contained in Howai'is Coastal
Nonpoint Pollution Control Program as a
condition of land use permitting. (G P 4.3 (k))
County A ion
n>POI ICV 39
Amend Chapter 25 of the Zoning Code to
establish building setbacks for inland cliffs.
Recommended factors to consider for
establishing setbacks include:
• Slopes greater than 40%
• Cliff height and geology type
• Cliff identification and mapping strategies
See related Policy 18 and Policy 40, below , - Commented [LBc22]: This policy was added after consultation
with the Planning and Administrative Permit Divisions. Theissueof
CV 40 building setbacks for inland cliffs is a health, safety, and
environmental issue extremely pertinent in the Hamakua Planning
Area (e.g.,the deep gulches). Currentlythere are no building
Develop and adopt policies (including setback setbacksfor cliffsand some development in close proximityto
requirements) to protect riparian (streamside) steep slopes has been noted and will likely continue if safety
setbacks a re not established. See also Policy 18, and related Policy
areas from incompatible development and uses. 40.
Pel+ey 43PolicV 41
Increase capacity to provide education and
outreach and enforce conditions on grading and
grubbing permits to require screen planting,
erosion control planting, or other treatments to
maintain the good appearance of graded areas,
reduce the detrimental impact on adjacent
properties, and protect watersheds. (HCC 10-12
W)
PeNey 44PolicV 42
To further watershed management goals,
collaborate with the Department of Health, the
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Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance, the USDA this policy is that the County becomes actively
Natural Resource Conservation Service, the involved in watershed planning.
Department of Land and Natural Resource:
Policy45Policy 43
DOFA W Oivision�and the Soil and Water-
- Commented [LBG23]: This change was made based on
Conservation District to reduce runoff, maximize
To further ecosystem protections, revise Planning comments from DOFAW.
soil and water conservation, and protect and
Department Rule 17, Landscaping Requirements,
effectively manage watersheds and natural
to incorporate and encourage native and
areas. (HRS 342D, HAR 11-54-3, GP 4.3(g), 5.2(e)
noninvasive alternatives for landscaping and
& (f), 5.3(e), (n), & (o), and 8.2(e) & (j))
restoration activities for Plan Review and County
a pilot program to train UH/HCCstudents to
projects, and to include the noxious weed list
The County could participate in watershed
from Hawaii Administrative Rules 4-68 and the
planning in the following ways:
invasive plant lists from the Hawaii -Pacific Weed
1. Build staff capacity and provide training to
ALRisk As ment HPWRA as plants to avoid.
support development and implementation of
slopes. GP 14.8.3 (e)
stream management plans;
Consult H "' 's Plant Pono program
2. Initiate a conservation planning process for
(http://plant pono.org) Land collaborate With the - - Commented [LBG24]: These additions were made based on
priority watersheds with Conservation
Bi Island Invasive Committee BIISC and the input received from DOFAW.
g ( )
Technical Assistance (CTA) from NRCS,
University of Hawai'i to determine which native
3. Enter into a partnership agreement with the
and noninvasive plants to include with this rule
Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance via MO U
revision.
Process;
4. Work with partners such as UH Hilo, Hawaii
See also:
Community College, Hawaii County
Policy 36: Amend the Zoning Code to create a
Research and Development, Soil and Water
conservation designation for lands (or portions
Conservation Districts, and Kohola Center on
thereof) that should be kept in a largely natural
a pilot program to train UH/HCCstudents to
assist with Conservation Plannin 3
state, but that may not be in the Conservation
(e), (k), (j), (q
District, such as certain important viewsheds,
s. Support best ent pr s throw
riparian buffer areas, gulches, and very steep
various regulatory review, processes
slopes. GP 14.8.3 (e)
conducted by the department; such as farm
dwelling permits and conservation permi
and through environmental reviews of
publicly leased lands;
6. Identify streams and stream corridors as
candidates for further protections, and once
identified, prioritize and seek to acquire
corridors for further management
z Collaborate with the Waipi'o Valley
community in implementing the Waipi o
Valley Stream Management Plan.
The above actions can be implemented
independently of each other and do not reflect
prioritization by their listing order. The goal of
Policy 86: Ensure that County Recycling and
Transfer Station Facilities are complying with
best management practices to ensure pollutants
are not contaminating natural resources such as
soil, streams, and near coastal waters, especially
during periods of heavy rainfall. (GP 4.3 (b) & (h),
HRS §58.1-31)
4.6.5 K6kua Action
For additional policies and kokua actions relating to
coastal protections, please see 4.2 Protect Coastal
Resources.
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources
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Kokua Action 12:
Update Hawai'i Stream Assessment (HAS).
Kokua Action 13:
Develop place -based marine protected area
plans for priority areas.
State of Hawaii Department of Health, dean
Water Branch
Kokua Action 14:
Complete a comprehensive water quality
monitoring program for the Planning Area's
coastal waters.
Kokua Action 15:
Prioritize developing Total Maximum Daily Loads
(TMDLs) for Impaired Streams. (Clean W er Act
§ 303 (d)
State Office of Planning
Kokua Action 16:
Review and designate JONd watershed
areas into the conservation district during State
Land Use boundary compre 'ver GP
8.3 (m))
State of Hawai'i
Kokua Action 17:
Provide the Department of Land alinatural
Resources (DLNR) the resources necessary to
actively support local Soil and Water
Conservation Districts (SWCD). (HRS Chapter
180).
Kokua Action 18:
Provide assistance and funding for control and
management of Little Fire Ant infestations within
the Hamakua Planning Area.
United States Congress
Kokua Action 19:
Provide sufficient funding to the Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resource
Conservation Service (NRCS), Pacific Islands Area
(PIA), the Farm Service Agency, U.S. Forest
Service (Laupahoehoe section of the Hawai'i
Experimental Tropical Forest), and the Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) to adequately implement
critical conservation programs:, including
invasive species management and Rapid'Ohia
Death research and mitigationl. , —Commented [LBG25]: These changeswere made based on
input received from the U.S. Forest Service.
4.6.6 Community Action
mmunityA n8: Collaborate with Mauna Kea
<State
tershed Allianc County, and appropriate
and Federal age in developing and
lem watershe gement plans and
jects.
Ensure that Native Hawaiian practitioners
directly tied to the subject area are consulted
while developing or implementing natural
resource plans in culturally sensitive areas.
Community Action 9: Partner with the Coordinating
Group on Alien Pest Species and the Big Island
hivasive Species Committee in managing invasive
Community Action io: Promote soil and water
conservation best practices.
4.7 Protect and Enhance Cultural Assets
This section of the CDP prioritizes the preservation
of historic buildings and roads and the development
of historic streetscapes and rural road standards. It
also guides community -led efforts to restore historic
sites and buildings, retain village and town
character, and document oral, written, and video
histories.
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4.7.1 Community Objective
• Obiective 1: Protect, restore, and enhance
watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, and
open spaces from mauka forests to makai
shorelines, while assuring responsible public
access for recreational, spiritual, cultural, and
sustenance practices.
• Objective 3: Encourage community-based
collaborative management plans to assure that
human activities are in harmony with the
quality of Hamakua's unique natural and
cultural landscape.
• Objective 4: Protect and nurture Hamakua's
social and cultural diversity and heritage assets,
including sacred places, historic sites and
buildings, and distinctive plantation towns.
intrusion while providing the desired services.
Appropriate infrastructure and design concerns
shall be incorporated into the review of such
developments. (GP 14.3.3 (f))
Other Planning Initiatives:
Identify and protect places, features, and sacred
spaces that give Hawaii its unique character and
cultural significance. (Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability
4.7 Use Policy
Policy 7: In the CDP Land Use Guide Map for the
Hamakua Planning Area, in the "Low Density
Urban" (LDU) category, in those cases where
provisions of the zoning and subdivision code
• Objective 13:... Promote HawaiTs host culture
® are inconsistent with the character of
and Hamakua's heritage, including historic surrounding neighborhoods, variances or PUDs
roads and plantation towns, and festivals that
that maintain consistent village/town character
celebrate our rich multi -cultural music, art, and
shall be encouraged.
agriculture.
4.7.4 County Action
4.7.2 Existing Policy
-46Policv 44
Protect restore, and enhance the sites, buildings,
Land Use Policy Controls
and objects of significant historical and cultural
• Protect all rights, customarily and traditionally
importance to Hawai i and identify these sites
exercised for subsistence, cultural and religious
with interpretive signage and/or other
purposes and possessed by ahupua'a tenants
appropriate methods. (GP 6.2(a)) (GP 6.3 (h), (i),
who are descendants of native Hawaiians who
(g))
inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778,
subject to the right of the State to regulate such
rights. (Hawai'i State Constitution, Article 12,
section 7)
• Review and comment by DLNR's State Historic
Preservation Division (SHPD) shall be requested
for any permit or entitlement for use that may
affect any building, structure, object district
area, or site that is over fifty years old (HRS
Section 6E-42)
• The development of commercial facilities should
be designed to fit into the locale with minimal
Policy 47Policv 45
Support the development and promotion of
Heritage Corridors as part of a coordinated effort
to promote the roadways and towns of the
Hamakua Planning Area. GP 6.3 (1)
• Coordinate this effort with Policy 126
relating to the State Scenic Byway Program.
See also:
Policy 72: As appropriate to maintain community
character while also accommodating drainage,
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walkability, maintenance, and other site-specific
needs, when improving existing roads or
developing new roads in the Hamakua CDP
Planning Area, road design may follow rural road
standards, including standards relating to
pavement width and (lack of) curbs, sidewalks,
or paved shoulders and swales. (HCC 23-41,86,
& 87; GP 13.2.3(1) and 13.2.3 (m))
Policy 125: Encourage and assist in the
promotion of festivals and events that celebrate
regional culture, heritage, and agriculture.
4.7.5 Kokua Action
State Legislature
Kokua Action 20:
Following HRS 6E, provide the Department of
Land and Natural resources sufficient s
funding for the State Historic Preservati
Division to fulfill its mandates.
Department of Land and Natu rces
Kokua Action 21:
Encourage the State's imp tatio the
'Aha Moku S
4.7.6 Community Action
Community Action ii: Document the Mo'olelo of
Hamakua using resources outlined in oral history,
hula, chant, and other sources.
• Work with the Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA)
and possibly seek assistance through the County
Product Enrichment Program (CPEP) to develop
appropriate cultural signage for moku and
ahupua'a boundaries.
Community Action 12: Identify and inventory
important sites, map resources and make
recommendations to County Cultural Resource
Commission for sites.
Community Action 13: Develop and implement
place -based strategies to retain village and town
character, including alternatives to Historic District
designations.
Community Action 14: Develop, promote, and
maintain the continuity of community festivals and
events.
4.8 Establish and Manage Public Access
and Trails
This section of the CDP prio '' s a County public
access program, directs appro nate public access to
the shoreline and mauka forests, and guides
community -led access management.
4.8.1 Community Objective
Com Objective 1: Protect, restore, and
enhance watershed ecosystems, sweeping
views, and open spaces from mauka forests to
makai shorelines, while assuring responsible
public access for recreational, spiritual, cultural,
and sustenance practices.
• Community Objective 3: Encourage community-
based collaborative management plans to
assure that human activities are in harmony
with the quality of Hamakua's unique natural
and cultural landscape.
• Community Objective 12: Preserve traditional
subsistence practices and encourage a
reciprocity (e.g. bartering) economy as a
sustainable complement to Hamakua's resource-
based economy.
4.8.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
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Appropriate access to significant historic sites,
buildings, and objects of public interest should be
made available. (GP 6.2 (b))
Increase public pedestrian access opportunities
to scenic places and vistas. (G P 7.3(a))
Ensure public access is provided to the shoreline,
public trails and hunting areas, including free
public parking where appropriate. (G P 8.3 (r))
Land Use Policy Controls
• Appropriate public access to and along the
shoreline shall be ensured as a condition of SMA
exemptions and permits. (HRS 205A-26)
• Protect all rights, customarily and traditionally
exercised for subsistence, cultural and religious
purposes and possessed by ahupuo'a tenants
who are descendants of native Hawaiians who
inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778,
subject to the right of the State to regulate such
rights. (Hawai'i State Constitution, Article 12, 4%
section 7)
• Subdividers of six or more lots, parcels, units, o
interests shall be required to dedicate land for
public access for pedestrian travel from a public
highway or street to the land below the high-
water mark on any coastal shoreline or to areas
in the mountains where there are existing
facilities for hiking, hunting, fruit -picking, ti -leaf
sliding, and other recreational purposes, and
where there are existing mountain trails. (HR
46-6.5 and HCC 34-4(c))
4.8.4 County Action
Policy 48PolicV 46
Establish a 'County of Hawaii Public Access and
Trail Program' with sufficient staff and resources.
Staff will be required to refer to this program in
all permit reviews. Elements of this program
could include:
1. A comprehensive access inventory;
2. A public access rating system to help with
prioritization;
3. Ensure comprehensive reviews of projects
(on public or private lands) that will affect
public accesses and trails.
4. Establish a program to inventory ancient
trails, cart roads, and old government
roads in coordination with appropriate
State agencies. Ensure that publicly owned
historic trails and roads are properly
identified and consultation occurs to
protect the public's interests. (GP 12.3 (n)
10 Highways Act of 1892)
Identify agencies/groups to develop,
administer, and maintain public accesses,
including developing County capacity for
this purpose;
c. Identify funding sources to purchase public
ess easement to priority areas;
hen public access goals will involve
several landowners, acquire the public
cess incrementally as opportunities arise
PubWcesses that cross private land will
acquired and held until appropriate
nagement of the accesses is in place;
.9. Collaborate with State and Federal
agencies on public accesses that require
multi -agency involvement
io. Develop a standardized template to
promote consistency and
comprehensiveness in the public access
plans required of landowners;
ii. Partner with community organizations
capable of assisting with public access
management;
12. Work with State agencies (particularly with
DOFAW) to coordinate, survey, develop,
and manage public trails and roads leading
to forest reserves..-;
13. In co-sponsorship with the State when
possible, acquire land for public access to
historic sites and objects and to the
shoreline where safe transit does not
already exist
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14. Reinstitute a Public Access Sign program
managed by the Planning Department to
assist interested community groups in
maintaining appropriate signage at public
access points;
15. Provide cultural and safety information at
trailheads.
The above actions can be implemented
independently of each other and do not reflect
prioritization by their listing order.
PeIlEy49PolicV 47
Pursue access easements and/or acquisition of
high priority public accesses to meet CDP
objectives.
Pel+Ey3BPolicV 48
Where possible through permit conditions,
easements, or acquisitions, the County of Howoi i
shall establish: public access to and along the
shoreline to significant historic sites, public
transit along the top of cliff, streams, mauka
trails, facilities, and access to 64oreos for
gathering, hunting, and other recreational
see Policy 68, and Policy 71:. It is important to
note that not all train infrastructure remnants
are government owned —some are now private
and therefore would not relate to this policy. , - commented [LBG27]: Edited for clarity; based on comments
from Kamehameha Schools.
Policy-52-POIicV 50
Prior to disposing of, leasing, or transferring
public lands, including public roads or trails,
public access potentials will be assessed,
do cum ed and protected if public access use is
in t rc's interest. (HRS §46-1.5, and §171-
�3Policy 51
Reconstruct upahoehoe Boat Ramp to
provide safe an uate access to ocean
re s forsub'is rsher-people and
recreatr nal users.
See also:
Policy 15: Identify and secure in public trust (fee
simple or by easement) priority lands that
achieve one or more of Hamakua's Objectives.
4.8.5 Kokua Action
purposes.
State Legislature
Lands adjacent to Forest and Natural Area
Reserves shall be assessed for public access Kokua Action 22:
potential and public access may be included as a To facilitate greater public access to and along
condition of subdivision. (HRS §205A-26; GP the shoreline and elsewhere, amend HRS 520,
6.2(b); 7.3(a); 8.3MHawai'i s Recreational Use Statute (RUS), to: , - Commented [LBG26]: Thisaddixion was made after inputwas
received from DLNR.
Pel ey SiPolicV 49 Decrease ambiguity and discourage frivolous
Identify government roads (including roads -in- lawsuits;
limbo, paper roads' and train infrastructure
remnants) with public access value for trails. If
these are being obstructed by private parties,
work to remove the obstructions.
This policy is specific to publicly owned roads -in -
limbo or old road rights-of-way that are best
adapted to trail use; however, for CDP policies
relating to the adoption of'roads-in-limbo' into
the current County of Hawai'i road inventory,
• Provide incentives to private landowners to
voluntarily allow public access.
Bishop Estate/Kamehameha Schools; State of
Howai'i
Kokua Action 23:
Explore options and collaborate with community
groups to increase access to former sugar cane
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roads to be used as non -motorized trails where
feasible and appropriate.
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources, Land Division
Kokua Action 24:
Prior to disposing of, leasing, or transferring
public lands, including public roads or trails,
public access potentials will be assessed,
documented and protected if public access use is
in the public's interest.
See corresponding Policy 50.
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Superintendent
Kokua Action 25:
Explore expansion of the Ala Kahakai National
makai shorelines, while assuring responsible
public access for recreational, spiritual, cultural,
and sustenance practices.
Community Objective 2: Protect and restore
viable agricultural lands and resources. Protect
and enhance viewscapes and open spaces that
exemplify Hamakua's rural character.
• Community Obiective 3: Encourage community-
based collaborative management plans to
assure that human activities are in harmony
with the quality of Hamakua's unique natural
and cultural landscape.
Community Obiective 4: Protect and nurture
Hamakua's social and cultural diversity and
heritage assets, including sacred places, historic
sites and buildings, and distinctive plantation
Historic Trail in the Hamakua Planning towns.
4.8.6 Community Action
Community Objective 5: Direct future settlement
patterns that are sustainable and connected.
Community Action 15: Develop and implement
Honor Hamakua's historic and cultural assets by
plans to establish and manage specific cess poi
concentrating new development in existing,
and trails.
walkable, mixed-use town centers while limiting
See also
rural sprawl.
Community Action 40: Work with State and
Community Objective 12: Preserve traditional
private landowners to develop and maintain
subsistence practices and encourage a
additional trails for non -mo ' ed re ion.
reciprocity (e.g. bartering) economy as a
4.9 Preserving Sacred Places aipi`o
Valley and Mauna Kea
This section of the CDP identifies Valley and
Mauna Kea as sacred places needi special
attention. This section specifically addresses natural
and cultural resource protections for both of these
unique areas, but the section also addresses other
elements of the CDP that are specific to these places.
4.9.1 Community Objective
• Community Obiective 1: Protect, restore, and
enhance watershed ecosystems, sweeping
views, and open spaces from mauka forests to
sustainable complement to Hamakua's resource-
based economy.
Community Objective 13: Promote appropriate
rural tourism that welcomes guests for an
alternative visitor experience. Promote
Hawai'i's host culture and Hamakua's heritage,
including historic roads and plantation towns,
and festivals that celebrate our rich multi-
cultural music, art, and agriculture.
4.9.2 Waipi`o Valley as a Wahl Pana
This section prioritizes protecting Waipi'o Valley as a
wahi pana, focusing on protecting natural
ecosystems, viewsheds and streams, managing
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responsible access, and perpetuating Hawaiian
culture.
4.9.3 Waipi'o Valley: County Action
Pelmey 9413olicy 52
Designate Waipi'o Valley, including the Valley
rim, as a Wahi Pana and create a resource
protection overlay and regulations that will
protect Waipi'o Valley's natural resources,
preserve its storied past and perpetuate its
agricultural traditions and unique rural lifestyle.
The Wahi Pana designation should address the
Peky 5SPolicy 53
Provide a property tax credit for landowners for
the perpetual conservation of taro systems on
private land (i.e. agricultural, conservation or
cultural easements), and for owners and lessees
who enter into long term agreements (20 years)
to rehabilitate taro systems to active use.
PeNey-SSPolicy 54
Work with farmers, landowners, community
organizations and agency partners (Army Corps
of Engineers, State Commission on Water
Resources Management (CWRM), State
following: Department of Health, State Historical
• Create a Natural Resource Overlay Zone: Preservation Division) to create a simplified
o Prepare viewshed siting guidelines in the
stream maintenance permitting process for
County Zoning Code for parcels along the wail,40rream and other streams in Waipi o
southeast and eastern portions of Valley.
Waipi'o Valley rim (GP Policy 7.3 (b));
o Extend the SMA boundary beyond %kh, Pokey 57 -Policy 55
Waipi'o Valley on the east and southeast qN
Dalley rim to ensure that grea<te
setbacks and viewshed protec
incorporated into the review structures in those areas;
Collaborate with Community Grouo Collaborate with the Waipio community to develop a long
management plan for Waipi'o that
addresses public access, carrying
capacity, resource management, and
potential funding sources for on-going
maintenance of streams and roads.
o Support community organizations such
as the Waipi o Valley Stakeholders
Alliance, the Waipi o Community Circle,
the Traditional Waipi o Taro Farmers
Assoc., and Hd Ola O Waipi o Valley in
developing and implementing a
community-based watershed plan based
on the Waipi o Valley Stream
Management Plan.
PerformlWasibility study on developing a scenic
route from the Waipi o Valley Lookout extending
mouka to connect to Mud Lane at the entrance
of Waimea.
Improving the mid-section of Mud Lane would
provide an alternate/emergency route to
Kukuihaele and the Waipi'o Valley lookout, and
would create a scenic loop between Waimea,
Waipi'o Valley Lookout, and Honoka'a. This
feasibility study could include assessing public
access potential to the Hamakua Forest Reserve
(Kea'a and Hanapai Sections). Thisl policy is _ _ _ _ , - commented [LBc26]: This edit wa s added after input from the
based on GP 13.2.5.4.2 (c). See also related Forest Reserve.
Policy 56, below.
Pal+Ey SgPolicv 56
Perform a feasibility study on developing a scenic
park (accessible via Mud Lane) with a viewing
area of Hiilawe Falls in conjunction with the
development of the scenic highway.
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This policy is related and dependent on Policy 55
above, and is based on General Plan policy
12.5.4.2 (d).
One of the advantages of developing a scenic
park with a view of Hi'ilawe Falls would be to
incentivize scenic viewpoints above the Valley
with the goal of minimizing visitor trips into the
Valley. To minimize impacts, this park could be
accessible via a pedestrian hiking trail developed
along the old cane haul road.
P'eky 59PolicV 57
Encourage the integration of best management
practices and an understanding of cultural values
and experiences during the land use application
process for any business plans requiring Planning
Department Plan Approval within Waipi'o Valley.
(Refer to HCC Chapter 25 Section 2, Divisio
for more information on Plan Approval)
ia4+ey GBPolicV 58
Develop the Waipi'o
including:
• Supportfor its related Educational Programs
such as the Waipi o Education and
Information Program aka: Wai i o Valle
Rangers ProgramJ.
• Support community -bas .nage t of
the Waipi o Valley Heritage Center through a
lease or cooperative use agreement with the
County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Palley 59
Integrate the supportfaciliti existing
Waipi'o Lookout with the Heritage Center and
the Heritage Corridor route.
See Section 4.5 Preserve Scenic Areas and
Viewsheds and 4.6 Protect and Enhance
Ecosystems and Watersheds.
Policy 46, #10: Work with State agencies
(particularly with DOFAW) to coordinate, survey,
develop, and manage public trails and roads
leading to forest reserves. (GP 12.3 (u)); and #7:
Collaborate with state and federal agencies on
public accesses that require multi -agency
involve t;
Policy 42, It 1: Build County staff capacity and
provide training to support development and
implementation of stream management plans.
Policy 35: Conduct a scenic resources inventory
and map for the Hamakua Planning Area.
Policy 29: Update the ty of Hawai'i s
property tax reduction pr rams to ensure that
public tax incentives for agricultural land uses
result in public benefits and promote agricultural
land use and production.
9.4 Waipi`o Valley: Kokua Action
State Land Use Commission
Kokua Action 26:
Reconsider the State's agriculture land capability
class designations to better protect viable taro
growing lands.
Bishop Estate, State of Hawaii, Kamehameha
Schools
Kokua Action 27:
Perform a feasibility study on the development
of a scenic park (accessiblevia Mud Lane) with a
viewing area of Hi'ilawe Falls in conjunction with
This facility could also include information on the development of Mud Lane into a scenic
Waimanu camping, Muliwai Trail, and the Kohala route.
Forest IReserye- , — Commented [LBG29]: Thiswas edited after input received by
See related Policy 55 & Policy 56 based on G P the Forest Reserve.
See also: 12.5.4.2 (d)) and 13.2.5.4.2 (c).
Department of Land and Natural Resources
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Kokua Action 28:
Support reintroduction of H.B. #414 or similar
legislation that would provide funding and
technical assistance for stream maintenance
programs.
State of Hawaii, Governor
Kokua Action 29:
Release allocated disaster funding to help taro
farmers and residents of Waipi'o Valley to avoid
future flood damage. (TSPTF recommendation)
State Department of Agriculture
Kokua Action 30:
Apply for Specialty Crop Block Grants to
strengthen taro production.
Watershed Hui model, or similar community-based
management plans.
Community Action 20: Strengthen Community
capacity through the Hawai'i Community
Stewardship Network.
4.9.6 Mauna Kea as a Wahi Pana
This section prioritizes protecting Mauna a Wakea as
a wahi pana.
A Special Note on Mauna a Wakea: The summit
lands are out of County jurisdiction and are under the
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources, with portions leased to the University of
Hawaii and managed by the Office of Mauna Kea
Management. At the time of the CDP draft
development discussions over land use and
natural/cultural resource management for Mauna
Kea were continually evolving. ThisCDPsection
See also: represents o focus on kokua actions' to the agencies
and groups that currently manage resources at the
Hawai'f State Legislature summit and near -summit lands. All the CDP Kokua
Kokua Action 6• Appropriate funds to the Co actions are based on previously developed policies
of Hawai'i to develop recommendations of lands that align with CD f Community Objectives.
to be designated Important Agricultural Lands. 4.9.7 Mauna Kea: County Action
4.9.5 Waipi'o Valley: Corn—,inity Action See also:
Community Action 16: Form a 501(c)(3) nonprofi Policy 42: To further watershed management
entity for community empowerment to develop a goals enter into a partnership agreement with
Land Management Partnership.
Community Action 17: Develop a de dMas
Plan for Waipi'o Valley, including a community-
based management plan for the Waipi'o Valley
visitor's center.
Community Action 18: Secure funding through
PONC, DLNR LLCP, or other similar programs for
the Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance via MOU
Process.
4.A.8 Mauna Kea: Mum or+T*nr
Various Agencies: State of Hawaii Department of
Land and Natural Resources (DLNR); DLNR's
Division of Forestry and Wildlife –Natural Area
Reserve System;
purchase of easements and potential acquisition of
land to protect views of Waipi'o Valley rim.
Kokua Action 31:
Community Action tq: Support community
Continue to engage the Hawaiian community
while exploring a cooperative agreement to
organizations, such as the Waipi'o Circle, in
formalize the coordinated management efforts
developing a watershed plan based on the Waipi'o
on Mauna Kea.
Valley Stream Management Plan, the Hanalei
Department of Land and Natural Resources & State
Historic Preservation Division
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Kokua Action 32:
Nominate the Mauna Kea Summit Region
Historic District to the National Register of
Historic Places.
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Kokua Action 33:
Update the management plan for Laupahoehoe
Natural Area Reserve.
Kokua Action 34:
establish clear recreational hunting policies and
disseminate education regarding these policies.
Department of Land and Natural Resources/
University of Hawaii, Office of Mauna Kea
Management
Kokua Action 40:
Work with the Hawaiian community to develop a
historic property monitoring program within the
UH Management Areas.
Kokua Action 41:
ldentifyReview possible inclusion of mamane-
naio forest sites within the Forest ReserveEvaluate the need and feasibility of establishing
system on Mauna Kea for inclusion in the NAR a vehicle wash -station near Hale Pohaku to
system, including benefits to the natural prevent the transport of invasive plants and
resources as well as any impacts to community animals.
use and access to the real. - - - - - Kokua Action 42. - - N
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - Commented [LBG30]: This revision was based on inputfrom
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DLNR
Kokua Action 35:
Develop a mechanism for the long-term
protection of Palila sites.
Kokua Action 36:
Provide natural and cultural resource
preservation orientation training for to
operators, rangers, VIS staff, and volunteers
coordination with native pr ' loner
practice on Mauna Kea.
Kokua Action 37:
Maintain a trail
Kokua Action 38:
Consider establishing a working group with
surrounding land owners and the user -
community to educate users and manage ATV
use in the near -summit region.
Kokua Action 39:
Work together, in partnership with hunting
associations and other land stewards, to
Work with neighboring landowners and
appropriate federal and state agencies to plan
for coordinated prevention �ndl responses to a , - Commented [LBG31]: This revision was based on input from
range of emergency situations, to ensure rapid DLNR/DOFAW
response, and to minimize impacts to cultural
and natural resources.
Action 43:
Collaborate with Observatories to develop a site
decommissioning plan for each observatory, in
accordance with the Decommissioning Plan for
Mauna Kea Observatories.
Department of Defense, Pohakuloa Training Area
(PTA)
Kokua Action 44:
Complete the large scale firebreak that extends
completely across Pu`u Anahulu between the
Ke`amuku and the1859 lava flows.
Kokua Action 45:
Improve Mauna Kea Trail and Infantry Road to
firebreak standards and to extend Mauna Kea
Trail slightly in the area behind Pu`u Pohakuloa.
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Kokua Action 46:
Complete the Remedial Investigation for the
Pu`u Pa`a Area (PTA -003-R-01). Remaining
actions include a focused Feasibility Study,
Proposed Plan /Decision Document, followed by
Remedial Design and Remedial Action for
Munitions and Explosives of Concern removal.
Kokua Action 47:
Address the potential hazards of deplete
uranium at the Pohakuloa Training Area.
Consider the eight -point plan as outline(
County Res. No. 639-08. See also House
2011 H.C.R. No. 181, "Pohakuloa Trainin,
Testing and Monitoring of Radioactive
Contamination."
• County RES. 639 Draft 012006-2008
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.usZWelA
oc/39961/Pagel.aspx
• State Legislature:
http://www.capitol.havva4wgo-v/sessi
Bills/HCR181 .PDF
• httwww.ca ito aii. ov s
bills/SCR118 .pdf
4.9.9 Mauna Kea: Community Actio
Community Action 2v Document the Mo`oleloof
Mauna Kea using resources outlined in Oral History.
Community Action 22: Develop an educational 46
program for tour operators, Visitor Information staff,
and volunteers as part of orientation training for
regular users of Mauna Kea.
Community Action 23: Collaborate with surrounding
land owners and the user -community to educate
users and manage ATV use in mauka areas and in the
Mauna Kea region.
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A'ohe hong nui ko olu'io.
No task is too big when done together
5.1 Coordinate Infrastructure, Facility,
and Service Improvements
This section of the CDP guides the coordination of
regional infrastructure improvements.
5.1.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
critical community infrastructure, including
utilities, healthcare, emergency services,
affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, strong, and healthy.
5.1.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and
use of urban areas that are serviced by basic
community facilities and utilities. (GP 14.1.3 (b))
• Encourage urban development within existing
zoned areas already served by basic
infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of
scattered development. (GP 14.1.3 (j))
Land Use Policy Controls
Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas
adequately served by necessary services, such as
water, utilities, sewers, and transportation
systems. Should such services not be available,
the development of more intensive uses should be
in concert with a localized program of public and
private capital improvements to meet the
expected increased needs. (GP 14.3.3 (b))
Identify sites suitable for future industrial
activities as the need arises. Industrial
development shall be located in areas adequately
served by transportation, utilities, and other
essential infrastructure. (GP 14.4.5.9.2 (a);
14.4.5.2.2 (b); 14.4.5.3.2 (a); 14.4.5.2 (a); and
14.4.3 (e))
5.1.3 County Action
129'"ey 62Policv 60
Implement capital improvement priorities in the
Hdmdkua Planning Area.
Current capital improvement priorities for
Hamakua include:
Reconstruct of the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp.
(Poli 51
Develop the Waipi'o Valley Lookout Heritage
Center and support for its related
Educational Programs, (Policy 58)
Improve/replace substandard bridges in the
Hamakua Planning Area. (Policy 67)
Complete the extension linking Make and
Pakalana Street. (Policy 70
Provide a cross-town connection to Plumeria
Street by extending Kamani Street. (Policy
70)
Provide a mauka-makai connection from the
Kamani Street extension to Mamane Street
on the Hilo side of the elderly housing.
Poli 70)
Planning Director's Recommended Version I Section 5: Strengthen Infrastructure, Facilities, and
Services
• With the goal of developing alternative,
emergency routes, improve substandard
sections of the Old Mamalahoa Highway and
maintain for use as an alternative,
emergency route to Highway 19. (Policy 71)
• Add an additional chute/receptacle at the
Honoka'a Recycling and Solid Waste Transfer
Station (Policy 83)
• Add solar -water heating for Laupahoehoe
Swimming Pool. (Policy 102)
• Re -roof Papa'ikou Gym (Policy 102)
• Abate hazardous materials at Papa'aloa Gym
(Policy 102)
Pokey 3PolicV 61
Provide technical support to communities and
organizations pursuing capital improvement
financing through USDA Rural Development,
infrastructure improvement financing d,%
and other sources.
Policy64PolicV 62
The development of County facilities should be
designed to fit into the locale with minimal
intrusion while providing the desired services.
Implement protocols for receiving community
input during capital improvement project siti
and design within the HBmdkua Planning Area.
5.1.4 Community Action
Community Action 24: Actively advocate for CIP
appropriations, financing, allotments, and
encumbrances that suppo ' lemen n of the
CDP.
5.2 Expand Affordable Housing Options
This section of the CDP seeks to incorporate strategic
planning, tax incentives, and self-help programs to
increase the supply of affordable housing.
5.2.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
critical community infrastructure, including
utilities, healthcare, emergency services,
affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, strong, and healthy.
5.2.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Accommodate the housing requirements of
special need groups including the elderly,
handicapped, homeless and those residents in
rural areas. (GP 9.3 (m))
.2.3 Cou ty Action
Policy 63
Develop and implement a County -wide, cross -
agency affordable housing plan.
Develop affordable housing options within
existing towns and villages, near services,
and 'tical 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 'Ohano 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 the
City and County of Honolulu's Chapter 21
Accessory Dwelling Unit policy; see also
www.accessorydwellings.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.
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5.2.4 K6kua Action
Hawai'i Public Housing Authority, State of Hawai'i
K6kua Action 48:
Coordinate with County agencies in helping
develop and implement a County -wide, cross -
agency affordable housing plan.
5.2.5 Community Action
Community Action 25: Engage community
associations and volunteers to work with self-help
nonprofits to promote construction of homes for
eligible buyers in the Planning Area.
5.3 Improve the Roadway Network
This section of the CDP prioritizes road con ity,
safety improvements to roads and bridges, a
limbo improvement and adoption process, an
guides road improvements toward multimodal
transportation strategies.
5.3.1 Community Objectiv
• Community Objective 7: Establish a Srural
transportation network that includes improving
roadway alternatives to Highway 19, expanding
and improving the existing transit system, and
encouraging multiple transportation options.
5.3.2 Existing Policy
• Develop a comprehensive, island -wide multi-
modal transportation plan that identifies the
location and operation of automobile, mass
transit bicycle and pedestrian systems, in
coordination with appropriate Federal and State
agencies. (GP 13.1.3(e))
5.3.3 Land Use Policy
Pe4+ey 66PolicV 64
All subdivision in the Hdmdkua CDP planning
area, including condominium property regimes
(CPRS) and planned unit developments (PUDs),
shall conform to connectivity standards of the
Hawaii County Code, section 23-28, 29, and 40.
5.3.4 County Action
Pe4+e)+ 67PolicV 65
Create a permanent Transportation Planner
Position within the Planning Department's Long
Range Planning Division to develop the County of
Hawaii's professional capacity to plan for
transportation issues.
%an
riority locations for bicycle
laalkways, andjogging paths,
aniorities (especially in
coroadwayfor improvements
such idening, restriping, ADA improvements,
substandard bridges in the
Ia Area.
S dix V4B: Community Building Analysis
pages -92 for a discussion and a list of bridges.
Develop a roads -in -limbo improvement and
adoption process according to population, usage,
alternative rout%onnectivity needs, and safety
assessments.
Pe"ey 7!POIICV 69
Support and provide technical assistance to assist
in the development of 'road improvement
districts' in order to finance road improvements.
(Refer to County Res No 320-10)
Pe4+ey7;!PolicV 70
To improve safe pedestrian access and increase
connectivity in Honoka a:
• Make safety improvements to downtown
Honoka a based on Complete Streets and/or
other evidence -based planning principles.
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• Improvements to include: additional
pedestrian crosswalks on Mamone
Street additional sidewalk development
(such as along Lehua Street), and safe,
marked walkways to parking areas
servicing downtown.
• Complete the extension linking Pikoke and
Pakalana Street to provide arterial
redundancy
• Explore alternatives in the management of
Pakalana Street, such as its conveyance to
the State Department of Education or its
conversion to a one-way traffic pattern.
(GP 13.2.5.4.2 (e))
• Provide a cross-town connection to
Plumeria Street by extending Kamani
Street. GP 13.2.5.4.2 (f);
See also: 01116
Policy 49: Identify 'roads -in -limbo' and other old
road rights-of-way (including 'paper roads') with
public access value for trails that are being
obstructed by private parties and work to
remove the obstructions.
19; in particular at the following identified
locations:
• Kalaniana'ole School and Onomea Scenic
Route intersection in Papa'ikou;
• Mill Road intersection in Papa'ikou;
• Honomu Road intersection
• Old Mamalahoa Intersection at the
School/Pool/Transfer Station turn-off in
La upa hoehoe.
Kokua Action 51:
Implement Bike Plan Hawai'i.
(Seethe plan here:
http://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/bike-plan-
hawaYT ster-Ian )
Kokua Action 52:
Continue to identify areas vulnerable to rockfall
and shoreline erosion in the highway right-of-
way and prioritize funding for mitigation.
Community Action
Policy 73: Implement a Complete Streets
Community Action 26: Develop 'road improvement
ao
Program, including place -appropriate roadw
istricts' in order to finance improvements.
design and sidewalk development for Hamakua
pporting policy: GP13.2.3 (d); County Res. No.
towns and village. (Refer ion320-10)
171-11)
Community Action 27: Work with the owners of
5.3.5 Kokua Action
private roads and local community groups to help
identify and develop road management agreements
)toty
State Department of Transp
that mitigate road closures and access disagreements
Kokua Action 49:
for public access and/or residential use. The
following private roads have been identified as
Assess Highway 19 for panities and
examples of roads needing improvements in their
passing zones per DOT standards and implement
road management/access strategies:
these standards where feasible. (GP 13.2.5.3.2
(d))
Mill Road in Papa'ikou
• Beach Road to Honoka a Landing
Kokua Action 50: Blair Road in Laupahoehoe
Develop turn lanes or other safety improvements
at intersections per DOT guidelines on Highway
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5.4 Formalize Alternative Routes
This section of the CDP prioritizes formalizing and
improving emergency alternative routes.
5.4.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 7: Establish a rural
transportation network that includes improving
roadway alternatives to Highway 19, expanding
and improving the existing transit system, and
encouraging multiple transportation options.
5.4.2 County Action
Policy 73Policy 71
Improve substandard sections of the Old
Mamalahoa Highway and maintain for use as an
alternative, emergency route to Highway 19,
Particularly noted in the General Plan: Adhol
Portions of the old Mamalahoa High
especially those serving Pepe'ekeo and
Honomu, should be improved to provide
secondary north -so oute al the
Hamakua Coast. (G2.5.2.2(a
See also:
Policy 55: Explore the feasibility of developin
scenic route from the Waipi'o Valley Lookout
extending mauka to connect to Mud Lane at the
entrance of Wai ea.
Improving the mi tion of Mud Lane would
provide an alternate emergency route to
Kukuihaele and Waipi'o Valley lookout, and
would create a scenic loop between Waimea,
Waipi'o Valley Lookout, and Honoka'a. This
policy is based on GP 13.2.5.4.2 (c).
Policy 67: Improve/replace substandard bridges
in the Hamakua Planning Area.
5.5 Develop Place -Appropriate Road
Standards
This section of the CDP prioritizes a flexible approach
to road design appropriate for the Planning Area's
rural character and small towns.
5.5.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 7: Establish a rural
transpoli,ation network that includes improving
roadway alternatives to Highway 19, expanding
and improving the existing transit system, and
encouraging multiple transportation options.
.2 County ' n
Policy
Adopt
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Adopt rural road design standards that
accommodate, where appropriate, flexibility in
the design of streets to preserve the rural
character of on area, including pavement width,
%ho, unpaved shoulders/swales, rock walls, lighting,
and landscapg featuring native plants. 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))
Implement a Complete Streets Program, including
place -appropriate roadway design and sidewalk
development for the Hamakua Planning area.
(Refer to County Resolution 171-11)
5.6 Expand Mass Transit Facilities &
Services
This section of the CDP prioritizes bus system
improvements, including adding intra -town routes,
increase bus trips through the Hamakua Planning
Area, and developing additional bus shelters.
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5.6.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 7: Establish a rural
transportation network that includes improving
roadway alternatives to Highway 19, expanding
and improving the existing transit system, and
encouraging multiple transportation options.
5.6.2 County Action
Policy 76PolicV 74
Implement the recommendations from the
Kohala Center's study Expanding Transportation
Opportunities on Hawaii Island to optimize
efficiencies and create new transportation
alternatives, including:
Optimize Public Transport with Technology;
Partner with private enterprises for both
rideshore and vanpool alternative
See: http://kohaIacenter.org/wp/wp-
nsit Study 2014.pdf
D^>PolicV 75
Provide rural transit centers within the Planning
Area in areas of heavy user -ship, particularly
provide shelteroptions at the following locations
• Pep o, Near the Post Office 41
• Loupahoehoe, near the Highway Overpass
• Assess whereto provide a Mamane Street
bus shelter in re to Policy 76.
Polfey 78PolicV 76
Modify existing and develop additional bus
routes, as appropriate, with scheduled stops
within the towns and villages where practicable;
particularly:
• Honoka a: Mamane Street
(State of Hawai'i Coordinated Public Transit —
Human Services Transportation Plan pages 31-
55)
Paliey iPolicy 77
Develop and/or collaborate with private owners
to facilitate the development of Park -and -Ride
facilities throughout the Hamakua Planning Area.
5.6.3 Community Action
Community Action 28: Identify locations for bus
stops, biking facilities (i.e. bike racks, lanes, etc.) and
park and ride facilities.
5.7 Improve Water and Wastewater
Infrastructure
k.f
section of the CDP prioritizes the improvement
isting potable water and wastewater systems to
ort' growth.
10 5.7.1 Community Objectiv
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
critical community infrastructure, including
utilities, healthcare, emergency services,
affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, strong, and healthy.
Community Objective 5: Direct future settlement
patterns that are sustainable and connected.
Honor Hamakua's historic and cultural assets by
concentrating new development in existing,
walkable, mixed-use town centers while limiting
rural sprawl.
5.7.2 County Action
Pelleyg Policy 78
Water system improvements shall correlate with
the County's desired land use development
pattern. Work with Department of Water Supply
to ensure that adequate infrastructure is
available in appropriate locations to support infill
growth within the-Hamakua CDP Urban Ggrowth
heeey8oundaries.
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Towns identified in the Hamakua Planning Area
affordable housing is lacking and
where water availability ismav be inhibiting infill
development is impeded by the lack of
capacity are as follows:
necessary infrastructure.
• Pepe ekeo;
Policy 80
• Hakolou-Wailea;
Develop wastewater systems at a cost-effective
•
scale forsmall communities. Use Infrastructure
-
Commented [LBG32]: The area of Nlnole was removed from
_
Pnonty Brea (IPArcriteria in prioritizing
this list as it is noted the policy refers to UGBs and Nmole is a Rural
• Honoka a;
communities for critical infrastructure
area in SLU and COH Zoning.
Continue to evaluate growth conditions to
improve ents.
coordinate improvements as required to the
See als
existing watersystems.
County water distribution systems
Policy 120: Cooperate with appropriate State and
shall not be extended outside the grewth Federal agencies and the private sector to
heblAdaFYUrbon Growth Boundaries established
develop, improve and expand agricultural water
in the Hamakua CDP Land Use Pnl °�°P; and
systems. (GP 11.2.2(j))
PokyGuide Map, with the exception of water
5.8 Improve Recycling and Solid Waste
designated specifically for and limited to
agricultural irrigation and livestock.
Facilities
Policy 79
This section of the CDP prioritizes recycling
Develop an infrastructure prioritization
education, waste diversion strategies, and transfer
designation such as an Infrastructure Priority
station facility and programmatic improvements.
Area (IPA) within the Hamakua CDP and •
5.8.1 Community Objective
designate Honomu, Loupahoehoe, Pa'auilo, and
sections of Hon as priority areas in need
Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
critical community infrastructure, including
wastewate
Infrostr prioritizati n designations should
utilities, healthcare, emergency services,
be based following criteria:
affordable housing, educational opportunities
• The area ins a mix of residential a
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
healthy.
commercial Hing;
safe, strong, and
• The area lacks a core infrostruc re
5.8.3 County Action
component (municipal or cam pity water,
wastewater, or roadways);
Policy 81
• Redevelopment options (in ding the
Promote the recycling or composting of
renovation of historic structures) and/or
agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste
projected commercial and residential growth
material through education, outreach, and
(including affordable, multi family housing) is
incentives. (GP 4.3 (d))
hindered by the lack of core infrastructure;
• Highest priority should be given to areas that
Policy 82
contain existing built-out parcels facing
Incorporate greenwaste facilities at appropriate
regulatory constraints relating to parcel size,
rural transfer stations. Particularly assess these
areas with historic buildings and structures in
facilities for greenwaste options:
need of renovation, and areas where
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• Honomu
• Pa auilo
(GP 10.5.2 (f) & (h); Hawai'i Zero Waste Plan,
State of Hawai'i Integrated Solid Waste
Management Act (HRS §342G)
Policy 83
Add an additional chute/receptacle at the
Honoka a Recycling and Solid Waste Transfer
Station.
Policy 84
Increase recycling education and outreach online
and through signage at rural transfer stations,
including:
Facility schedules and what types of
disposal/recycling/reuse options are available
at each of the rural Recycling and Ttev Stations;
Up-to-date information on recycling
Raise awareness of the issue through the use of
outreach and social media tools to report sites
and offenders.
See more on how to report littering and dumps
sites here:
http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/info/il legal
-
dumping/
See corresponding Community Action 31
5.8.4 KActlon
See:
Hawai'i State legislature
Kokua Action 75: Amend HRS to include
greenwaste, composting, and fertilizer yards
(utilizing only manure and soil) for commercial
use as permitted uses on agriculturally zoned
land. (HRS 205-4.5(10); HRS 205-2(d)(7); GP 4.3
(d); GP 10.5.2. (f))
Policy 85 5.8.5 Community Action
Encourage new and maintain and enhance
ommun ction zq: Host composting and
existing community -County partnerships in
recycling workshops in collaboration with agencies
managing recycling/reuse centers at County
rganizations such as Dept. of Environmental
facilities toperease waste diversion. (Particularly
nagement, Recycle Hawai'i, and the University of
at Laupahoehoe Recycling & Transfer Station)
Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture &Human
See affiliated Community Action 30
Resources (CTAHR) Cooperative Extension Service.
Policy 86
Community Action 30: Partner with the County to
Ensure that County Recycling and Transfer
Station Facilities are complying with b st
management practices to ensure pollutants are
not contaminating natural resources such as soil,
streams, and near coastal waters, especially
during periods of heavy rainfall. (GP 4.3 (b) & (h),
HRS §58.1-31)
Policy 87
Educate neighborhood watch groups and other
community groups about how to actively identify
and report littering and illegal dump sites to the
Department of Environmental Management.
manage recycling/reuse centers at County Facilities.
Community Action 31: Educate neighborhood watch
groups and other community groups about how to
actively identify and report littering and illegal dump
sites to the Department of Environmental
Management. Raise awareness of the issue through
the use of outreach and social media tools to report
sites and offenders.
See more on how to report littering and dumps sites
here: http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/info/illeRal-
dum in
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5.9 Improve Emergency Preparedness &
Hazard Mitigation
This section of the CDP prioritizes hardening of
facilities, facilities assessments, and evacuation plans
for isolated communities.
5.9.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
critical community infrastructure, including
utilities, healthcare, emergency services,
affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, strong, and healthy.
5.9.2 County Actio
Policy 88
County Civil Defense and State Civil Defe
should ensure that communities within
Hamakua Planning Area are adequately s
by emergency shelters.
Policy 89 A%lb, I
In coordination with the State Civil Defense
Agency and in line with Multi -Hazard Mitigation
Plans, harden critical facilities.
• Laupahoehoe Fire Station
Replace and relocate the Honoka'a Fire
Station to Highway 19;
Harden Kulo'imano Community Center
(Pepe ekeo);
Lookfor opportunities to combine hardening
with otherfacility improvements, such as
ADA improvements, etc.
Policy 90
County Civil Defense, in cooperation with Red
Cross, FEMA, State Civil Defense, DOE, and DAGS,
should conduct routine facility assessments for all
emergency shelters in the Planning Area and
keep the County Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan
emergency shelter references up-to-date. (G P
10.3.2(1) & (j))
Policy 91
Develop and adopt hazard mitigation plans
specifically forLaupahoehoe Point and Waipi o
Valley, including evacuation plans. (GP 10.3.2 (j
and k))
Policy 92
Asses eosibility of installing an emergency
telephone for Waipi o Valley residents and
determine if additional emergency telephones are
appropriate and feasible in other areas of low
cellular conn ity. (GP 11.3.2 (b))
Policy 93
Educate and prepare ublic for disaster
preparedness and respo y increasing the
number of CERT programs in the Hamakua
Planning Area. (GP 10.3.2 (k))
Policy 94
Coordinate with FEMA and NRCS to address areas
developed prior to flood regulations and riverine
flood areas in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM). (HCC Chapter 27)
See Also:
Policy 71: Improve substandard sections of the
Old Mamalahoa Highway and maintain for use as
an alternative, emergency route to Highway 19.
Policy 103: Seek to combine Park facility
improvements projects with other needed facility
improvements (e.g., ADA improvements with
facility hardening, etc.)
').3 Kokua Action
Department of Education, Department of General
Accounting and Services, State Civil Defense, and
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Kokua Action 53:
Conduct routine facility assessments for all
emergency shelters and prioritize funding for
improvements
Hawai'i Health Services
Kokua Action 54:
Request State CIP funding to harden Hale Ho'ola
Hamakua (aka: Honoka'a hospital).
See also:
4.9.8 Mauna Kea: for various emergency actions
relating to Mauna Kea, and:
State Department of Transportation
Kokua Action 52: Continue to identify areas
vulnerable to rockfall and shoreline erosion in
the highway right-of-way and prioritize
for mitigation.
5.9•a Cnmmunity Action
Community Action 32: Coordinate with Civil Defensq
to develop emergency evacuation plans for
^side^^^^t�Laupahoehoe, and the valleys of Waipi'o
"V"^y-and LaupheeheejPeintwaimanu.- - - - -
Community Action 33: Develop and train CERTs
throughout the Planning Area.
Community Action 34: For commuli ities identified
by DOFAW as Communities at Risk (CAR), develop
Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and
work towards gaining Firewise recognition.
5.10.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
critical community infrastructure, including
utilities, healthcare, emergency services,
affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, strong, and healthy.
5.10.2 County Action
Policy 95 Aik
Actively expand Community Policing programs
7 such as Neighborhood, Farm, and Business Watch
programs. (GP 10.3.2(g))
Policy 96
Optimize use Nand
o substation to
increasepolicrtment presence in
the Planning ve emergency
response times in Rural South Hilo.
Consider expanding or sharin Hilo - , commented [LBG35]: Based on input received from the Police
policing jurisdiction to include parts of rural Dept.
South Hilo (Honomu and Pepe'ekeo) to
increase response times in these rural areas;
)IICy97Commented[LBG33]:WaimanuValleywasaddedtothislist
for campers to be evacuated (based on input from DLNR)
10 Work with community members to develop
volunteer firefighter capacity for the
Loupahoehoe Fire Station.
Policy 98
Prioritize securing an emergency vehicle for
Honoka a fire station with the capacity for
http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/fire/community-risk-reduction/ providing safe service to Waipi o Valley.
http://www.firewise.org/usa-recognition-progra m.aspd _ — — Commented [LBG34]: This community Action was added after
See also: input was received from DOFAW regardingwildfire risk in Planning
5.10 Improving Protective Services Area communities.
Policy 88: In coordination with State and County
This section of the CDP prioritizes police, firefighting, Civil Defense Agencies and in line with both
and related facilities. Note: Sections 5.9 and 5.10 agencies' Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plans, harden
overlap considerably in that both sections relate to critical facilities.
preventing, mitigating, and addressing emergencies
and critical services for preserving life and property. Replace and e and rehoe Fire Station Hardening
• Replrelocate the Honoka`a Fire
Station to Highway 19
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Look for opportunities to combine hardening
with other facility improvements, such as
ADA improvements, etc.
5.10.3 Community Action
Communit • Action 34:Community Action 35: Devel
op volunteer firefighter capacity for the
Laupahoehoe Fire Station.
Community AEtien :Community Action 36: Encou
rage expansion of community policing programs (i.e.
neighborhood watch, farm watch, etc.).
5.11 Expand Healthcare & Social Services
This section of the CDP prioritizes healthcare
improvements, with an emphasis on advocating for
s stem im rovements at the State level
Kokua Action 55:
Develop new, expand, or improve existing
community health centers and rural health clinics
in the Hamakua Planning Area. (GP 10.5.2 (a, e))
Kokua Action 56:
Expand the use of mobile health centers and
services (health, screening, vision, dental, etc.) to
rotate through the Hamakua Planning Area on a
,aa Action 57:
Continue op ion of rural hospitals. (GP
10.5.2(d))
Y p 12 Strengthen & Expand Education
5.11.1 Community Objective
Facilities and Services
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve This secti of the CDP prioritizes education facility
critical community infrastructure, including coordination between the State, County, and
utilities, healthcare, emergency services, community.
affordable housing, educational opportunities 5.12.1 Community Objective
and recreational facilities to keep our `ohana
Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
safe, strong, and healthy.
critical community infrastructure, including
5.11.2 Count on utilities healthcare emer enc services
Policy 99
Develop a broo spectrum of care he agi
population of the area, including:
• Increase age -in-place options;
• Support expansion of programs such as
traveling nurses, in-home care visits, meals -
on -wheels, etc., (GP 2.3(x), (n))
5.11.3 Kokua Action
Health, Dental, and Vision Care Providers:
The following kokua actions could be implemented
by various health care providers such as: Kaiser
Permanente, HMSA, Hawai'i Dental Service, Hawai'i
Health Systems, Aloha Care Quest, Medicare, etc.,:
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affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, strong, and healthy.
5.12.2 County Action
Policy 100
Encourage joint -use of schoolyards, County parks,
and other public facilities for community use for
recreational, cultural, and other compatible uses.
(GP 10.2.2 (b), 12.3 (g))
See also:
Policy 73: Implement a Complete Streets
Program, including place -appropriate roadway
design and sidewalk development for Hamakua's
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towns and village. (Refer to County Resolution
171-11). Refer also to the Kokua Actions, below:
5.12.3 Kokua Action
State Department of Education
Kokua Action 58:
Work with the County of Hawai'i and community
groups to expand facilities resource sharing
opportunities / programs. GP10.1.3 (a); (b);
10.2.2(b)
Kokua Action 59:
5.13 Expand Parks & Recreation
Facilities
This section of the CDP prioritizes recreation
improvements and trail development.
5.13.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
critical community infrastructure, including
utilitiesealthcare, emergency services,
affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, strong, and healthy.
Continually improve existing educational 3.2 Count on
facilities. (GP 10.2.4.2.2 (e); 10.1.2 (a); 10.1.3 (a); Policy 101
10.2.4.4 (a)
Conduct Park faciliti dition assessments and
Kokua Action 60: prioritize improvement ng. Update the
Provide pedestrian walkways to and aro "County of Hawaii Recreation Plan: to reflect
school complexes and improve vehicular t is newly identified recreational priorities.
management. (GP 10.2.4.2.2 (c); 10.2.4.3.2
See Policy 73.
Kokua Action 61: &"%k
Develop and implement a Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) program. (http://www.saferoutesinfo.�
Hawai'i State Legislature
Kokua Action 62:
Allocate sufficient funds to improve traffic, bike,
and pedestrian safety improvements at all
schools in the Hamakua Planning Area. See Policy
7_3 and Kokua Actions 62- 64 from 5.12.3 Kokua
Action. lw
5.12.4 Community Action
Communit • Action 36:Community Action a7: Devel
op and implement Safe Routes to School programs.
(See Kokua Action 61:)
needs identified include:
Assess court conditions for basketball
volleyball, and tennis courts, and prioritize
these improvements (e.g., Hakolou tennis
courts; Pepe ekeo basketball courts, etc.).
Identify parks in need of playground
equipment and pavilions.
Assess and improve or develop new restroom
facilities at the Waipi o Lookout to ensure
they are adequate for the number of users to
the site and meet hygienic standards for
maintenance and cleanliness.
(GP 12.3 (f) & (e))
Policy 102
Complete the following recreation improvement
projects:
• Solar -water heating for Loupahoehoe
Swimming Pool
Re -roof Pnpaikou Gym
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Convert the old Honoka a courthouse facility
to use for community meetings and functions.
(Requires a management agreement with the
State of Hawaii, and relates to the intent of
GP 12.5.4 (a))
• Hazardous materials abatement at Papa aloo
Gym
• Perform regular termite and other pest
assessments/treatments at each Community
Center and Parks facility.
Policy 107
Develop walking paths around existing ballparks
and other park grounds, as feasible. These
walking paths should be level, paved footpaths
that meet accessibility requirements whenever
possible.
Refer to existing Policy 105, and Kokua Actions
23, 38, 50, and 61.
See also:
Coordinate with the Hakolou community to
investigate and pursue the redevelopment of the
Hakolou gym facilit ommunity use.
Policy 106
Continue to improve parks a at,
outreach efforts for youth and senior programs in
rural communities to ensure program and facility
information is adequately available, promoted
online through accessible websites and through
other mediums, and kept up-to-date to facilitate
maximum community participation.
along the old cane haul road. See also Kokua
Action 23 from 5.13.3 Kokua Action.
Policy 58: Support community-based
management of the Waipi'o Valley Visitor Center
through a lease or cooperative use agreement
with the County Department of Parks and
Recreation.
Policy 100: Encourage joint -use of schoolyards,
County parks, and other public facilities for
community use for recreational, cultural, and
other compatible uses. (GP 10.2.2 (b), 12.3 (g))
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Policy 51: Prioritize CIP funding for
Policy 103
reconstruction of the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp to
Seek to combine Park facility improvements
projects with other needed facility improvements
provide safe and adequate access to ocean
resources for sistence fisher -people and
(e.g., ADA improvements with facility hardening,
recreational us
etc.)
Policy 56: Explore the feasibility of developing a
Policy 104
scenic park (accessible via Mud Lane) with a
viewing area of Hi'ilawe Falls in conjunction with
Develop a system of trails and paths
the development of the scenic highway.
jogging, and biking activities. (GP 12This
policy is related and dependent on Policy 55See
also General Plan 12.3 (M): Deveand
is based on General Plan policy 12.5.4.2 (d).
network of pedestrian access trails tsofscenic,
:values.
historic, natural or recreation
One ofth* advantages of developing a scenic
This system of trails shall provide, atmum,
park with a view of Hi'ilawe Falls would be to
an island wide route connecting majks and
incentivize scenic viewpoints above the Valley
destinatio
with the goal of minimizing visitor trips into the
Valley. To minimize impacts, this park could be
Policy 105
accessible via a pedestrian hiking trail developed
Coordinate with the Hakolou community to
investigate and pursue the redevelopment of the
Hakolou gym facilit ommunity use.
Policy 106
Continue to improve parks a at,
outreach efforts for youth and senior programs in
rural communities to ensure program and facility
information is adequately available, promoted
online through accessible websites and through
other mediums, and kept up-to-date to facilitate
maximum community participation.
along the old cane haul road. See also Kokua
Action 23 from 5.13.3 Kokua Action.
Policy 58: Support community-based
management of the Waipi'o Valley Visitor Center
through a lease or cooperative use agreement
with the County Department of Parks and
Recreation.
Policy 100: Encourage joint -use of schoolyards,
County parks, and other public facilities for
community use for recreational, cultural, and
other compatible uses. (GP 10.2.2 (b), 12.3 (g))
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5.13.3 K6kua Action
State of Hawaii, Department of Education
K6kua Action 63:
Coordinate with the Hakalau community to
pursue the redevelopment and community
management options for the old Hakalau School
property.
See also:
Bishop Estate, State of Hawaii, Kamehomeho
Schools
K6kua Action 23: Explore options and collaborate
with community groups to increase access to
former sugar cane roads to be used as non -
motorized trails where feasible and appropriate.
K6kua Action 27: Perform a feasibility study on
the development of a scenic park (accessible via
5.14 Enhance Telecommunications &
Energy Infrastructure
This section of the CDP guides telecommunication
and energy infrastructure as high community
priorities while also protecting scenic resources.
For policies relating to promoting
telecommunications and energy as economic sectors,
see Section 6: Build a Sustainable, Local Economy.
5.14.1 C nity Objective
• Community Objective 6: Develop and improve
P critical community infrastructure, including
utilities, healthcare, emergency services,
affordable housing, educational opportunities
and recreational facilities to keep our'ohana
safe, str ng, and healthy.
Wsting Policy
Mud Lane) with a viewing area of Hi`ilawe Falls in Land7ea
Intent
conjunction with the development of Mud Lane
into a scenic route. See related policies Policy 55 Eoperbalance between the
and Policy 56; GP 12.5.4.2 (d)) and 13.2.5.4.2 (c). dtofalternative energy resources and
tation of environmental fitness and
5.13.4 Community Action ecologically significant areas (GP 3.3 (e))
:Community Action 38: Work 4.3 Land Use Policy
with County Dept. of P&R through the County r�_1' �r
Cooperative Park Management Programs (Adopt a Pal"eyTB6Policv 108
Park, etc.,) to maintain/improve existing park
If When the melt suitable and reas..nable I...,..t:e
facilities. GP 12.3
s, r bWl:t., I:ne6 (,,,.. 'PF ,..,., ,.,,mm.,.,;,...t; , ):,
Community :Community Action ie: Hakal
au community group to advocate and pursue
d County develops a scenic resources,
management and redevelopment options for the
4'g";h"
Men- program, the underground siting
Hakalau Gym facility (through County P&R Dept.,)
of utility lines (power and communications)
and/or the old Hakalau School property (through the
should be a condition of subdivision.- in identified
Dept. of Education).
priority viewshed�reas� (HCC§23-55, GP 11.3.2 , — Commented [LBG36]: This policywasedited forclarityto
(aj� 11.3.3) facilitate implementation and setcriteria forwhen underground
:CommunityAction4o• Work
siting of utility lines would be required.
with State and private landowners to develop and
5.14.4 County Action
maintain additional trails for non -motorized
Policy 107-PolicV 109
recreation.
Collaborate with local businesses, community
groups, and private enterprises to develop Wi-Fi
service within appropriate towns.
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12e4+ey 109Policy 110 Hawaii Electric Light Company
Use alternative energy sources te-pewf*at
County facilities within the Planning Area.
• Add electric vehicle charging stations at
appropriate facilities;
• Add solar lighting inappropriate parking
Kokua Action 65:
Expand Net -Metering (NEM), Feed -in -Tariff (FIT)
programs, and other similar programs designed
to lower costs and diversify power sources. (GP
3.3o)
areas;
Add photovoltaic systems and/or solar 5.14.6 Community Action
hot water systems to appropriateCernmunity :Community Action 41• Work
acllltles – Commented [L Depart ThispolicyEco was omicD Development
based t input
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ––wItITC-0t1 Rty and�Jn Efate-enterprFSeS�O brFilg – – – – – — - received from the Department of Economic Development&
See also: broadband and Wi-Fi services to the Planning Area's Tourism&the Office of Planning relatingto sustai nabilityand
energy conservation initiatives
Policy 34: In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, towns.
applications for Use Permits for wind energy
facilities and telecommunications antennas and
towers shall include viewshed and, as
appropriate, line -of -sight analysis to demonstrate
how the request does not cause substantial,
adverse impact to the community's character
including open space, public views, and areas of
natural and scenic beauty, and proposed
conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (HCC 25-21
60 & 64)
• Require the use of place -appropriate wireless
concealn3ent strategies in the development
or upgrading of telecommunication towers as
appropriate law
Policy 92: Assess the feasibility of installing an
emergency telephone for Waipi'o Valley
residents and determine if additional emergency
telephones are appropriate and feasible in other
areas of low cellular connectivity. (GP 11.3.2 (b))
5.14.5 Kokua Action
Hawaiian Telcom, Time Warner Cable, and other
service providers
Kokua Action 64:
Prioritize rural broadband access in underserved
areas in the Planning Area (e.g., rural and mauka
areas).
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E louhoe mai na wo'o; i ke ka, i ka hoe; i ka hoe, i
ke ka; poe aku i ka 'aina.
Everybody paddle the canoes together,•
bail and paddle, paddle and bail,
and the shore is reached.
Note: The State of Hawai'i takes an active role
economic development through various endeav
initiatives, and programs. The role of the County o
Hawai'i in economic development is much more
and Kokua Actions, growth in each sector will mostly
be dependent on implementation of the Community
Actions, which are detailed in the "Community Action
Guide." As with the rest of the CDP, near the
beginning of each subsection there is a section on
Existing Policy. The existing policies for economic
development compiled from the General Plan of
2005 are generally aspirational in nature and do not
necessarily reflect a realistic impression of the
County of ai'i s economic development capacity.
As an a General Plan Policy 14.2.3 (I) directs
the Cou o: "Assist in the development of
agricultur is is swell -intentioned policy, but it is
ue, varies interpretation, and does not
rovide guidance for any mechanisms to provide
assistance to the agricultural industry. Due to the
cknowle d limited capacity of County
r ment to directly affect economic
de elopment, Section 6 focuses considerably on
Kokua Actions and Community Actions to achieve
%b1h,munity objectives.
limited. Relative to other counties and municipalities 6.1 Coordinate Regional Economic
g property policy.
County seeks to support economic development network, and regional strategies to increase "buying
through its Department of Research and local."
Development. This Department has economic 6.1.1 Community Objective
development specialists who focus on business
development, agriculture, energy, tourism, and film. Community Objective 8: Promote, preserve and
It also maintains the County Data Book and provides enhance a diverse, sustainable, local economy.
small grants to advance local economic development. Community Objective 9: Encourage the increase
and diversity of employment and living options
for residents, including living wage jobs and
entrepreneurial opportunities that allow
residents to work and shop close to home and
that complement Hamakua's ecology, rural
in other parts of the country, Hawaii County is a
evelopment
small, rural county with limited revenue sources and
jurisdiction. The most direct role that Hawaii County Tis section of the CDP guides the implementation of
plays in economic development is through land use regional economic development strategies, in
regulation
Most of Section 6: Build a Sustainable, Local
Economy" of the Draft CDP, is organized by sectors —
local agriculture, health and wellness services,
creative, education and research, place -based visitor,
local retail and town centers, and green industries.
Though each sub -section typically includes policies
character, and cultural heritage.
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and tax Otherwise, the
an education, enterprise development, and research
Most of Section 6: Build a Sustainable, Local
Economy" of the Draft CDP, is organized by sectors —
local agriculture, health and wellness services,
creative, education and research, place -based visitor,
local retail and town centers, and green industries.
Though each sub -section typically includes policies
character, and cultural heritage.
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6.1.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Provide residents with opportunities to improve
their quality of life through economic
development that enhances the County's natural
and social environments. (GP 2.2 (a))
• Economic development and improvement shall be
in balance with the physical, social, and cultural
environments of the island of Hawaii. (GP 2.2 (b))
• Provide an economic environment that allows
new, expanded, or improved economic
opportunities that are compatible with the
County's cultural, natural and social environment.
(GP Goal 2.2 (d))
• Strive for diversity and stability in the economic
system. (GP Goal 2.2 (c))
6.1.3 County Action
Peliey 111
Develop a distinctive identity for the
region to enable public and private it
promote it as unique within the State
(GP2.3 (o))
Policy 11GPolicV 112
Commission a study of Economic anc
Impact (EFI) Reviews and recommen(
cf EFI Reviews into existing QuIatory and
approval processes (e.g., the Environmental
6.1.4 Kokua Action
State of Hawaii Office of Planning
Kokua Action 66:
Align the clusters and priority projects in the
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) with the objectives, policies, and actions
in the Hamakua Community Development Plan.
6.1.5 Com nity Action
:Community Action 42: Devel
op a dish dive identity for the Hamakua region to
enable public and private industries to promote it as
finate
nique within t ate of Hawai'i. (See Policy 111)
•'� ommunity Action 4�: Coord
regional, cross -sector economic development
2gies.
Fnunity AEtien ity Action 44: Devel
high-tech, high -touch regional education,
prise development, and research network.
Impact Statement pross and community
benefits agreements).
Paliey 113
Pursue brownfields assessment ants to
complete the Phase 1 and 11 environmental
assessment for high priority sites in the Planning
Area.
n�^ity^cti.on 44:Communit Action 45�Coord
re strategies to increase "buying local."
Strengthening Local Agriculture
section of the CDP guides efforts to strengthen
the local agriculture value chain, including
agricultural land acquisition, agricultural parks and
water systems, the diversification of agriculture -
based businesses on agricultural land, and
agricultural tourism.
See also Section 4.3 Protect Agricultural Lands &
Open Space.
6.2.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 11: Enhance and promote
local and sustainable agriculture, farming,
ranching, renewable energy, and related
economic support systems.
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Community Objective 13: Promote appropriate
rural tourism that welcomes guests for an
alternative visitor experience. Promote Hawaii s
host culture and Hamakua's heritage, including
historic roads and plantation towns, and festivals
that celebrate our rich multi -cultural music, art,
• Serve as a liaison and ombudsman for local
agricultural ventures and interests and
government agencies at the county, State,
and U.S. federal levels;
Provide extension and inspection services.
and agriculture.
Policy 115
6.2.2 Existing Policy
Develop increased capacity forCounty-level
agricultural specialists to liaise and coordinate
Land Use Policy Intent
with State and Federal Agencies in improving and
• Preserve and enhance opportunities for the
implementing policy, increasing agricultural
expansion of Hawaii's Agricultural Industry. (GP
education, and promoting opportunities for
14.2.2 c See also: GP 2.3 a GP 14.2.3 e
( )) ( ()) ( ())
expanding markets for locally grown products.
(GP 14.2.3 (1)); (GP 14.2.4.7.2)
olio 116
• Assist other State agencies, such as the University11
of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and
Encourage the a hment and continued
Human Resources, University of Hawai i at Hilo,
operatio of open f markets to allow local
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural
agricultural producers t ket their products.
Resources Management; Department of Business, (GP 2.3 (u))
Economic Development and Tourism, Office o
Dokey 11 policy 117
Planning, Department of Land and Natural
_ .
Resources and Department of Agriculture, on
programs that aid agriculture. (GP 14.2.3 (c))
Encourage and support the expansion of
agriculture, including forestry and the to...N
macadamia nut industry. (G P 14.2.4.7.2) Support 1
the development of a native hardwood industry.
(GP 2.4.3.2 (c)); see also (GP 2.4.4.2 (e)).
Assist the fishing industry, other ocean based
industries, and aquaculture through a
cooperative effort with State and FedeLl
agencies. (GP 2.4.9.2 (b))
6.2.3 County Action
nPolicy 114
Implement the County of Hawaii Agriculture
Development Plan of 2010 (adopted via
resolution no.61-11).
In particular:
• Marshal resources for key infrastructure
projects that would broadly benefit the
agricultural sector;
senitetien fee-ilities must be appreved by the
Planning Department prier te the eperetien
thee„""' tgrme"' L._"I"'. — Commented [LBG38]: This policy became unnecessary after
revisions by the State Legislature to HRS 205.
Rel;ej�llb
Amend Hawaii County Code, Section 15-72 to
expand the designated list of parks authorized to
allow farmers' market permits to include parks in
rural areas that lack appropriate commercial
zoned lands forfarmers markets.
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Policy 118
Evaluate County Zoning Code Section 15-5-
72(a)(17) relating to "livestock production of
piggeries, apiaries, and pen feeding of livestock
shall be (...j located no closer than one thousand
feet away from any major public street or from
any other zoning district."
6.2.4 Kokua Action
State of Hawaii Department of Education
Kokua Action 67:
Develop and support Farm to School programs
and other programs designed to provide locally
produced food to Planning Area schools.
Define what qualifies as a -j iggery"-er an State of Hawaii, Department of Health (and Dept.
' piary'; — — Commented [LBG39]: Referencewith
Ad min to alive ermit sdeleted
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Determine if the minimum distance of 1,000 upon further consultation with Administrative Permits Division; it
was determined that Ch. 25 of the tuning code define the term
feet from any public street or other zone is Kokua Action 68: piggery.
appropriate for each use referenced;
recommend revision to minimum distance if
research justifies adopting new minimum
distances.
Policy 317POIICy 119
Support the development of private, County, and
ItWork with local farmers/producers to educate
<2.3
d facilitate the development and management
farmers m s within the Planning Area. (GP
(u))
• Increase safe food handling education
opportunities tailoredjo farmers;
•
State agricultural parks to make agricultural land Increase transparency on policy and
available for agricultural activities. (GP 14.2.3(k)) education on DOH rules relating to food
production and food service.
Pelley !!&POlicy 120 State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture
Cooperate with appropriate State and Federal
Kokua Action 69:
agencies and the private sector to develop,
improve and expand agricultural water systems Support the development of agricultural parks to
in appropriate areas on the island. GP 11.2.2(j) make agricultural land available for agricultural
ANEW '4411hLactivities. (GP 14.2.3(k))
See also:
Policy 42, see point #5 regarding Best
Management Pr s for agriculture and
forestry.
Policy 53: Provide a tax credit for landowners for
the perpetual conservation of taro systems on
private land (i.e. agricultural, conservation or
cultural easements) for owners and lessees who
enter into long term agreements (20 years) to
rehabilitate taro systems to active use.
Policy 124: Encourage the development of small
"bed and breakfast" type visitor
accommodations, in particular those with
heritage, agriculture, wellness, or similar themes.
(GP 14.7.5.9.2(b))
Kokua Action 70:
Cooperate with County and Federal agencies and
the private sector to develop, improve and
expand agricultural water systems in appropriate
areas on the island. (GP 11.2.2(j))
University of Hawaii at Hilo /Hawaii Community
College
Kokua Action 71:
Prioritize development of programs and research
that increases local agricultural capacity,
including marketing and other small business
training.
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Kokua Action 72:
Explore the feasibility of establishing an
aquacultural program in the Hamakua Planning
area for research, demonstration, and
development purposes. (GP 2.4.2.2(i))
See also:
State of Hawaii, Governor
Kokua Action 29: Release allocated disaster
funding to help taro farmers and residents of
Waipi'o Valley to avoid future flood damage.
(TSPTF recommendation)
State Department of Agriculture
Kokua Action 30: Apply for Specialty Crop Block
Grants to strengthen taro production.
Hawai'i State Legislature
Kokua Action 7: Pass legislation enablin
banks that counties can use to acquire tax -
delinquent properties and use them to prese
agricultural land and ope
6.2.5 Community Actio
Community AEtien :Communit yActinn 46: Stren
gthen local agriculture through the following•
• Develop a marketing brand for Hamakua
products (Assist in the promotion of prods
produced in Hamakua (GP 2.3(t)).
• Support Farm to School/Farm to Table Programs,
CSAs, and other local farm -to -consumer
initiatives;
• Support and develop celebratory events that
support agriculture (e.g., festivals, rodeos,
parades, community gathering events at farmers'
markets, etc.).
• Work to effectively manage or eradicate invasive
species that impact agricultural production.
• Develop agricultural cooperatives to facilitate
farming collaborations, cost- and resource -
sharing opportunities, provide a mechanism for
marketing assistance and educational
opportunities, and coordinate with County, State,
and Federal agricultural specialists.
Pursue the development of incubator community
kitchens for the production of value-added
agricultural products.
Community Action :Community Action 47: Prom
ote farmers' market events as community and visitor
gathering places.
:Community o Action 48: T
i
better address issues relating to the Lower Hamakua
Ditch: form a cooperative community group (for
example, a "Friends of the Lower Hamakua Ditch"
group) composed of adjacent landowners to the
ditch and other affected parties to advocate to and
collaborate with the Department of Agriculture in
developing a cooperative: management plan that
would seek to resolve issues,"
ssues ting to water quality,
water efficiency, ditch maintenance, and to assess
ditch trail access opportunities.
See also:
Community Action 45: Coordinate regional
strategies to increase "buying local."
Community Action 50: Collaborate with farm
groups, community organizations, and the
County to support the Kohala Center's research
and training programs (i.e., the Ku I Ka Mina
farmer training program).
6.3 Expand Health and Wellness
Industry
Health and wellness is an important and growing
sector in the Planning Area. While the County is
limited in its capacity to directly increase health and
wellness as an industry, there are various approaches
the County currently uses to address health and
wellness through programs and outreach in
coordination with various other agencies and
organizations. See also Section 5.11 Expand
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Healthcare & Social Services for strategies that
address healthcare and wellness services.
6.3.1 Community Objectives
Community Objective 9: Encourage the increase
and diversity of employment and living options
for residents, including living wage jobs and
entrepreneurial opportunities that allow
residents to work and shop close to home and
that complement Hamakua's ecology, rural
character, and cultural heritage.
6.3.2 County Action
See also:
Policy 124: Encourage the development of small
"bed and breakfast" type visitor
accommodations, in particular those with
heritage, agriculture, wellness, or similar m
(GP 14.7.5.9.2(b))
6.3.3 Community Action
ish a comprehensive network of health and well
services.
INCH
Research Sector
This section of the CDP guides the development
regional education, en ise development, and
research network.
6.4.1 Community Objectiv
• Community Objective 9: Encou a the increase
and diversity of employment and living options
for residents, including living wage jobs and
entrepreneurial opportunities that allow
residents to work and shop close to home and
that complement Hamakua's ecology, rural
character, and cultural heritage.
6.4.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Assistance to small businesses in obtaining loans
and management education classes and
manpower training programs shall be
encouraged. (GP 14.3.5.2.2 (b))
6.4.3 County Action
Policy 119PolicV 121
Promote and develop the island of Hawaii into a
unique scientific, environmental, and cultural
model, where economic gains are in balance with
social and physical amenities. Development
should be reviewed on the basis of total impact
on the esidents of the ounty, not only in terms
of immediate short ru omic benefits. (GP
2.2(h))
6.4 Promote the Creative,
6.4.4 K6kua Ac+` --
State of Hawaii, Workforce Development Division
ua Action 73:
Assist in the development of management and
training programs to strengthen the skill levels of
the workforce to be in step with existing and
emerging industries (GP 2.4.2.2 (e), 14.3.5.2.2
(b))
6.4.5 Community Action
Community Action :Community Action 50: Collab
orate with farm groups, community organizations,
and County to support the Kohala Center's research
and training programs (i.e., the Beginner Farmer -
Rancher Development program)
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6.5 Develop a Place -Based Visitor
Industry
This section of the CDP guides the development of a
regional ho'okipa network—a place -based approach
to community tourism.
6.5.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 13: Promote appropriate
rural tourism that welcomes guests for an
alternative visitor experience. Promote Hawai'i's
host culture and Hamakua's heritage, including
historic roads and plantation towns, and festivals
that celebrate our rich multi -cultural music, art,
and agriculture.
6.5.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
Directly promote Agriculture, Ecotourism,
Health & Wellness; or Cultural Heritage,
and/or...
• Are Located near points of interest (as long as
they will not detract from the natural beauty
of the area, or negatively impact the host
community's privacy/public safety and rural
lifestyle); and/or..
• Offer an educational experience as well as
rec tional activities.
G .3.2.(a); 14.7.5.4.2
P•Biiey-i22-Policy 124
Encourage the development of small "bed and
breakfast" type visitor accommodations, in
particular those with heritage, agriculture,
wellness, or similar the(GP 14.7.5.9.2(b))
Drvricp-iz✓P of cy 125
• Balance development with the social and physical
environment of the area. Provisions for orderly Encourage and assist in the promotion of festivals
development housing, and pollution controls and events that celebrate regional culture,
shall be implemented. (GP .2 (a)) heritage, ancgriculture.
• The development of visitor accommodations and a also related:
any resort development shall complement the Community Action 14
character of the area. (GP 14.7.5.9.2 (a))
Community Action 46
• Encourage the development of small hotels in
Honoka`a. (GP 14.7.5.4.2(a)) Community Action 52
Policy 124PolicV 126
6.5.3 County Action
°Policy 122
Encourage the development of a visitor industry
that promotes small business development in
harmony with the character of Hamakua and
with the environmental and social goals of
residents. (GP 2.3(c))
P 1 -Policy 123
Encourage appropriate visitor -related uses and
facilities. Some examples of appropriate visitor -
related uses and facilities are ones that:
Support the designation of sections of the Old
Mamalahoo Highway as a scenic byway through
the State Scenic Byway Program.
Peliey 123Policy 127
Encourage and provide incentives for businesses
to develop and promote public restrooms for
visitors along Highway 19.
See also:
Policy 111: Develop a distinctive identity for
Hamakua to enable public and private industries
to promote it as unique within the State of
Hawai'i. (GP2.3 (o))
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And Scenic policies in 4.5 Preserve Scenic Areas
and Viewsheds;
Policy 55: Explore the feasibility of developing a
scenic route from the Waipi'o Valley Lookout
extending mauka to connect to Mud Lane at the
entrance of Waimea. (See also related Policy 56)
6.5.4 K6kua Action
Hawai'i Tourism Authority
Kokua Action 74:
Encourage the development of a visitor industry
that promotes small business development in
harmony with the character of Hamakua and
with the environmental and social goals of
residents. (GP 2.3(c))
Encourage appropriate visitor -related us69
and facilities (such as Bed and Breakfasts).
Some examples of appropriate visitor -related
uses and facilities are ones that:
Directly promote Agriculture,
Ecotourism, Health & Wellness;
Cultural Heritage, and/or.. .
Are Located near points of interest (a
long as they will not detract from the
natural beauty of th rea); and/or...
Offer an educational expA"nce as
as recreational activitieEncourage and assist in the pion of
festivals and events that celebrate regional
culture, heritage, and agriculture.
See also:
Department of Transportation
Kokua Action 10: Assess siting options for and
develop new scenic lookouts along Highway as
appropriate to ensure ocean, mountain, and
waterfall views are preserved from development.
Kokua Action 11: Consider adding/improving
viewing locations and interpretive signage near
the scenic bridges for safe parking and views of
the areas' waterfalls and coastline. Work with
the Hawai'i Tourism authority to improve signage
on the Highway and identify safe viewing
locations.
6.5.5 Community Action
Comm nCommunityActionSt:_Develo
p a regional ho'okipa network —a place -based
approac V
mmunitytourism.
Community Action 5i:Community Action 52: Develo
nd support c al festivals and events with a
view to welcoming rs.
unit Action : Devel
pr
op and omote public res facilities at various
locations along Highway 19.
Revitalize Hamakua's Town Centers
section primarily points to various policies
ighout the CDP that encourage the
bilitation and revitalization ofthe Planning
's commercial and town centers.
Community Objective
• Community Objective 10: Revitalize retail,
service, dining, and entertainment centers that
complement the community's rural character
and culture.
Community Objective 13: Promote appropriate
rural tourism that welcomes guests for an
alternative visitor experience. Promote Hawai'i's
host culture and Hamakua's heritage, including
historic roads and plantation towns, and festivals
that celebrate our rich multi -cultural music, art,
and agriculture.
6.6.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
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Policies Specific to Hamakua District:
• Encourage commercial activities within Honoka'a
town to promote and enhance the history and
culture of the poniolo and formersugar
plantation. (GP 14.3.5.4.2 (c))
6.6.3 County Action
&Policy 128
Encourage the rehabilitation of existing service-
oriented industrial areas. (GP 14.4.5.4.2(b))
Policy 129
Develop underutilized private and public
properties within existing towns to be used as
gathering places, community gardens, open
squares and markets, auxiliary parking lots
(including park and ride areas), and parks
(including pocket and art parks, and ou tit
amphitheaters, etc.).
Examples of underutilized parcels owned by
County are:
• Honoka a: TMK4-5 1Mncomer
Mamone and Puakolo.
Policy 14: To ensure the preservation of historic
and cultural village character, provide technical
support to develop Town Revitalization Plans.
Policy 45: Support the development and
promotion of Heritage Corridors as part of a
coordinated effort to promote the roadways and
towns of the Hamakua Planning Area. GP 6.3 (1)
Policy 127: Encourage and provide incentives for
businesses to develop and promote public
restrooms for visitors along Highway 19.
6.6.4 Community Action
Community :Community Action S4: Prom
ote the collaborativeevelopment, use, and
management of com y gardens in towns and
neighborhoods.
See also:
Community Action 1: Develop town revitalization
plans focused on developing guidelines for
preserving historic and cultural character,
infrastructure improvements, developing
affordable housing, and promoting economic
revitalization.
• Papa aloa: TMK3-5-003:03ex
Papa'aloa Gym. Note the following General Plan priority:
• O okalo: TMK3-9-00.26 (Currently zoned Focus on urban renewal of Honoka'a. (GP
Indust TMK: 3-9-00 (bet 14.3.5.4.2 (a)
O okala t nd Highway See corresponding Policy 14.
See also: 6.7 Encourage Green Industries
Pelisy 3Policy 3: Focus her densi esidential This section of the CDP guides sustainable,
(greater than 6 units/acre) and commercial areas ecologically sensitive approaches to economic
in communities that can sustai higher development.
intensity of uses and where these residential and
commercial uses are consistent with the existing 6.7.1 Community Objective
town character.
Smaller villages and towns are encouraged to
develop neighborhood -scale commercial uses
allowed within the Low Density Urban category.
• Community Objective 8: Promote, preserve and
enhance a diverse, sustainable, local economy
• Community Objective 9: Encourage the increase
and diversity of employment and living options
for residents, including living wage jobs and
entrepreneurial opportunities that allow
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residents to work and shop close to home and
that complement Hamakua's ecology, rural
character, and cultural heritage.
• Community Objective 11: Enhance and promote
local and sustainable agriculture, farming,
ranching, renewable energy, and related
economic support systems.
6.7.2 ExistinLy Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• The land, water, air, sea, and people shall be
considered as essential resources for present and
future generations and should be protected and
enhanced through the use of economic
incentives. (GP 2.3 (h))
• Encourage the development of alternate energy
resources. (GP 3.3(a))
• Encourage the development and use of
agriculture products and by-products as s
of alternate fuel. (GP 3.3 (b))
• Ensure a proper balance between the
development of alternative energy resources anda
the preservation of environmental fitness and
ecologically significant areas. (GP 3.3 (e)4
• Strive to diversify the energy supply and mkilbize
the environmental impacts associated with 4%
energy usage. (GP 3.3(k))
6.7.3 County Action
Pvr"ey 127 -Policy 130
Support local training and education programs to
develop green job growth; especially in
renewable energy and natural•resource
management. (GP 2.4.2.2 (e))
See also:
Policy 121: Promote and develop the island of
Hawai'i into a unique scientific and cultural
model, where economic gains are in balance with
social and physical amenities. Development
should be reviewed on the basis of total impact
on the residents of the County, not only in terms
of immediate short run economic benefits. (GP
2.2(h))
Kokua Action 73: Assist in the development of
management and training programs to
strengthen the skill levels of the work force to be
in step with existing and emerging industries. (GP
2.4.2.2(e))
6.7.4 Kokua Action
Hawai'i State Legislature
Kokua Action 75:
Amend HRS to include greenwaste, composting,
and fertilizer yards (utilizing only manure and
soil) for commercial use as permitted uses on
agriculturally zoned land. (HRS 205-4.5(10); HRS
205-2(d)(7); GP 4.3 (d); GP 10.5.2. (f))
Hawai'i Electric Light Company'
See also:
Ko
65: Expand Net -Metering (NEM),
Feed=in-Tar (FIT) programs, and other similar
program40designed to lower costs and diversify
power sources. GP 3.3 (o)
Community Action
op local, renewable, distributed energy networks.
Community Action 55:Community Action 56:_Pilot a
program to secure community payments for
ecosystem services (PES).
6.8 Preserve Informal Economies and
Living off the Land
This section of the CDP preserves traditional
subsistence living, reciprocity arrangements, and
opportunities to live off the land.
6.8.1 Community Objective
• Community Objective 12: Preserve traditional
subsistence practices and encourage a
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reciprocity (e.g. bartering) economy as a sources such as PONC, etc., once critical
sustainable complement to Hamakua's resource- habitat areas are identified as priorities to
based economy. protect.
• Community Objective 1: Protect, restore, and o Seek to protect with easements or acquire
enhance watershed ecosystems, sweeping views, suitable important coastal lands that would
and open spaces from mauka forests to makai
shorelines, while assuring responsible public
access for recreational, spiritual, cultural, and
sustenance practices.
6.8.2 Existing Policy
Land Use Policy Intent
• Protect all rights, customarily and traditionally
exercised for subsistence, cultural and religious
purposes and possessed by ahupua a tenants
who are descendants of native Hawaiians who
protect viewsheds, provide the public with
access to scenic viewing areas, or otherwise
promote appropriate coastal recreation and
subsistence.
o Support the efforts of landowners in
establishing conservation and agricultural
easements to preserve important resources
in perpetuity.
Policy 46: 'County of Hawai'i Public Access and
Trail Program.' (See policy for complete text)
Policy 48: Where possible through permit
inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778,
conditions, easements, or acquisitions, the
subject to the right of the State to regulatesu
County of Hawai'i shall es4lish: public access to
rights. (Hawai'i State Constitution, Article 12,
and along the shoreline to significant historic
section 7)
sites, public transit along the top of cliff, streams,
mauka trails, f acilities, and access to sites for
Appropriate public access 0 and along the
Z `
9
gathering, hunting, and other recreational
shoreline shall be ensured as a condition ofSMA
exemptions and permits. (HRS 205A-26)
purposes.
Policy 51: Prioritize CIP funding for
Subdividers of six or more lots, parcels, units,
reconstruction of the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp to
interests shall be required to dedicate land fo
provide safe and adequate access to ocean
public access for pedestrian travel from a public
highway Ntreet to the land below the high -
watermark on any coastal shoreline or to areas
in the mountain here there are existing
facilities for hiking, hunting, fruit -picking, ti -leaf
sliding, and other recreational purposes, and
where there are existing mountain trails. (HRS 46-
6.5 and HCC 34-4(c))
6.8.3 County Action
See also:
Policy 15: Identify and secure in public trust (fee
simple or by easement) priority lands that
achieve one or more of Hamakua's Objectives.
o Seek to use conservation easements or
acquisition opportunities through funding
resources for subsistence fisher -people and
recreational users;
Policy 116: Encourage the establishment of open
farmers' markets to allow local agricultural
products to market their own products. (GP 2.3
(u));
See also 4.8.5 K6kua Action and:
K6kua Action 22: To facilitate greater public
access to and along the shoreline and elsewhere,
amend HRS 520, Hawai'i s Recreational Use
Statute (RUS), to:
• Decrease ambiguity and discourage frivolous
lawsuits;
• Encourage private landowners to voluntarily
allow public access through incentives.
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K6kua Action 23: Explore options and collaborate
with community groups to increase access to
former sugar cane roads to be used as non -
motorized trails where feasible and appropriate.
K6kua Action 38: Consider establishing a working
group with surrounding land owners and the
user -community to educate users and manage
AN use in the near -summit region.
K6kua Action 39: Work together, in partnership
with hunting associations and other land
stewards, to establish clear recreational hunting
policies and disseminate education regarding
these policies.
6.8.4 Community Action
See
Community Action 4: Support the organ
a community-based hui for Laupahoehd
people.
Community Action 22: Collaborate with
surrounding land owners and the user -
community to educate users and manage AN
use in mauka areas and in the Mauna Kea region.
Commu
private landowners to develop and maintain
add
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