Laserfiche WebLink
The third level consists of specific mechanisms to implement the two higher levels of the planning <br />hierarchy. These include the Zoning and Subdivision Codes and both the operating and capital <br />improvement program budgets. <br />Pursuant Section 14.1.1 of the Hawai'i County General Plan, regional and/or Community Development <br />Plans are intended to implement the broad goals within the General Plan on a regional basis. They serve <br />to designate and coordinate detailed development patterns and infrastructure needs throughout the <br />County. The Plans detail land use policies and infrastructure priorities, transportation, recreation and <br />other major land use policies within each area, and must be developed with participation by the <br />affected communities and adopted by ordinance by the County Council. <br />Pursuant to Section 15.1 of the Hawai'i County General Plan, the Community Development Plans are <br />intended to be the forum for community input into managing growth and coordinating the delivery of <br />government services to the community. The Community Development Plans will translate the broad <br />General Plan statements to specific actions as they apply to specific geographical areas. <br />A Community Development Plan should direct physical development and public improvements within a <br />specific area. The Community Development Plan may contain detailed land use and zoning guide maps, <br />plans for roadways, drainage, parks, and other infrastructure and public facilities, architectural design <br />guidelines, planning for watersheds and other natural features, and any other matters relating to the <br />planning area. <br />In the process of creating the Community Development Plan, it may be determined that the General <br />Plan should be amended. The Planning Director or County Council may initiate amendments to the <br />General Plan, and the Steering Committee may recommend amendments, that would be enacted at the <br />same time as the Community Development Plan, or as a follow-up to the Community Development Plan. <br />If there is a direct conflict between the Community Development Plan and the General Plan, the General <br />Plan shall be controlling. <br />The Community Development Plans shall focus on action. The courses of action specified in each <br />element of the General Plan need greater detail and need to be coordinated by district. The Community <br />Development Plans shall identify appropriate governmental actions that include: <br />■ Regulatory actions: recommend amendments as appropriate to the codes, maps, or administration <br />and enforcement. <br />■ Incentive measures: incentives to achieve various objectives, as applicable. <br />■ Acquisition actions: identify acquisition priorities, as appropriate, and seek means to leverage <br />financing by working creatively with the landowner, other levels of government, land trusts, and/or <br />nonprofit groups. <br />■ Capital budgeting actions: identify and prioritize public facility projects important to the community. <br />■ Programs: identify desired programs and the community's role in planning and implementing the <br />programs. <br />■ Development/Redevelopment: identify desired projects for public development or redevelopment. <br />11 <br />