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The majority of the current Industrial areas in the Planning Area, and especially in North Hilo, are no longer <br />seen as suitable for heavy industry, generally due to their near -coastal (environmentally sensitive) locations <br />(see also Policy 12 and Policy 2). This policy demonstrates flexibility in allowing Industrial uses in appropriate <br />areas until the General Plan appropriately identifies locations for Industrial uses. <br />Policy 21: <br />To preserve the agricultural character of Hamakua and to reinforce existing protections, the CDP Land Use <br />Guide Map designates agricultural lands in the Hamakua Planning Area to be preserved for agriculture and <br />open space. Development and construction in the Agricultural designation shall be limited to agriculture, <br />related economic infrastructure and cottage industries, renewable energy, open area recreational uses, and <br />community facilities, unless otherwise permitted by law. <br />See also Policy 6 for guidance on use permits for industrial uses. <br />For more information on permitted uses in the State Agricultural District and County Agricultural Zone see HRS <br />sections 205-2 and 205-4.5. See HCC section 25-2-60 for information on use permits in the Agricultural Zone. <br />Policy 22: <br />When considering applications to consolidate and resubdivide pre-existing lots of record, the Director of <br />Planning should endeavor to keep the lot sizes consistent with the minimum lot size, and only permit lots less <br />than one acre in the State Land Use Agriculture District and the County of Hawaii Agricultural District if the <br />applicant clearly demonstrates that an unreasonable economic hardship cannot otherwise be prevented or land <br />utilization is improved relative to the objectives and policies of the CDP. (HRS 205-5(b); (GP 14.2.3(s)). <br />Policy 23: <br />The Planning Commission shall include in any Special Permit approval (or recommendation for approval to the <br />State Land Use Commission) appropriate performance conditions to achieve CDP objectives and implement CDP <br />policies. (HRS 205-6(c) and Planning Commission Rules 6-3(b)(5)(G), 6-7, & 6-8). <br />Policy 24: <br />Educate landowners interested in subdividing agricultural lands on the option to subdivide as a farm <br />subdivision pursuant to Hawaii County Code section 23-112. <br />Policy 116: <br />Encourage the establishment and continued operation of open farmers' markets to allow local agricultural <br />producers to market their products. (GP 2.3 (u)) <br />4.3 Coastai mesources & the special Management Area <br />Policyll <br />Land use designation changes that would result in new State Land Use Urban or new County zoning for <br />residential, commercial, or industrial uses outside a designated Urban Growth Boundary shall not be approved <br />within the Special Management Area. (HRS 205-A; GP 8.3(d)) <br />See Policy 6 for guidance on Industrial areas. <br />Policy 8: <br />In new, previously zoned Residential subdivisions in coastal areas, subdivisions should be encouraged to <br />develop as Cluster Plan Developments (C.P.D.) pursuant to HCC Section 25-6-20, in order to achieve CDP <br />objectives in relation to preserving open space, recreational areas, or scenic viewsheds. <br />Hamakua CDP Land Use Planner's Guide 10 <br />