2017-3-15 Land Use Policy Guide FINAL COMPLETE 06.07.2018

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�8: 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 inappropriate locations to support infill growth within Hdmdkua CDP Urban Growth Boundaries. Towns identified in the Hdmdkua Planning Area where water availability may be inhibiting infill capacity are as follows: • Pepe'ekeo; • Hakalau-Wailea, • Honoka'a; Continue to evaluate growth conditions to coordinate improvements as required to the existing water systems. County water distribution systems shall not be extended outside the Urban Growth Boundaries established in the Hdmdkua CDP Land Use Guide Map, with the exception of water designated specifically for and limited to agricultural irrigation and livestock. b.J /Agriculture 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)) Policy 116: Encourage the establishment and continued operation of open farmers' markets to allow local agricultural producers to market their products. (GP 2.3 (u)) Policy 119: Support the development of private, County, and State agricultural parks to make agricultural land available for agricultural activities. (GP 14.2.3(k)) Policy 120: Cooperate with appropriate State 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)) 6.10 Creative, Education, & Research Sector Policy 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 residents of the County, not only in terms of immediate short run economic benefits. (GP 2.2(h)) Hamakua CDP Land Use Planner's Guide 21