2017-12-11_HCDP_GUIDE_to_AGENCIES_FINAL 02.15.2019

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2.12 Research and Development Agricultural Support Policy 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 (c) Policy 115 Develop increased capacity for County -level agricultural specialists to liaise and coordinate with State and Federal Agencies in improving and implementing policy, increasing agricultural education, and promoting opportunities for expanding markets for locally grown products. 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)) Economic Deve,upi, is & Marncui % Policy 45 Support the development and promotion of Heritage Corridors as part of a coordinated effort to promote the roadways and towns of the Hdmdkua Planning Area. GP 6.3 (1) • Coordinate this effort with Policy 126 relating to the State Scenic Byway Program. Policy 111 Develop a distinctive identity for the Hdmdkua region to enable public and private industries to promote it as unique within the State of Hawaii. (GP2.3 (o)) Policy 113 Pursue brownfields assessment grants to complete the Phase I and II environmental assessment for high priority sites in the Planning Area. 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)) Policy 122 Encourage the development of a visitor industry that promotes small business development in harmony with the character of Hdmdkua and with the environmental and social goals of residents. (GP 2.3(c)) Policy 123 Encourage appropriate visitor -related uses and facilities. Some examples of appropriate visitor -related uses and facilities are ones that: • 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 recreational activities. (GP 14. 7. 5. 3. 2(a); 14. 7. 5. 4. 2) 25 Hdmdkua CDP Guidance to Agencies