HomeMy WebLinkAboutPowerPoint Presentation (PL-PDI-2024-009) PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED
RELATING TO
HOSPITALS
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AMEND CHAPTER 25 (ZONING), ARTICLE 5 OF THE
10, HAWAI I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS
AMENDED)
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PURPOSE OF THE BILL
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The purpose of this bill is to promote the establishment
and development of hospitals, sanitariums, old age,
convalescent, nursing and rest homes within the
Industrial-Commercial Mixed (MCX) zoning district to
improve access to healthcare services while ensuring
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 25
Chapter 25, Article 5, Section 25-5-132 (Relating to Permitted Uses)
is proposed to be amended as follows:
"(a) The following uses shall be permitted in the MCX district:
(26) Hospitals, sanitariums, old age, convalescent, nursing, and rest
homes."
The Planning Director is proposing to permit
hospitals within the MCX district for the
following reasons:
PLANNING
1. Alignment with Public Health and Safety
DEPARTMENT Goals;
2. Consistency with the Intent of the MCX
ANALYSIS
District;
................................................... 3. Meeting the Needs of a Growing
Population;
4. Economic and Employment Benefits.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION
Forward a favorable recommendation to
the Hawaii County Council.