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PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Transportation: 2.1 Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Resources   Action 2.1.3.b (page 2-4) Propose amendments to the County building code to add standards <br />for structures utilizing traditional Hawaiian building design and construction methods. There may be certain limitations placed on the occupancy or use of these structures, such as for <br />cultural purposes, accessory uses and/or occasional gatherings only.  (2.1.1) Goals: Structures and cultural sites that are significant to Puna’s history and cultural traditions <br />are preserved. The design character and natural setting of older communities that are representative of Puna’s historic development are perpetuated. Areas of scenic and cultural interest <br />are accessible to the public in a manner that does not detract from their aesthetic, natural and cultural value. Awareness and appreciation of the host culture is expanded. The native <br />forests of Puna are revered as part of the native culture and are provided with permanent protection from degradation and loss. Tourism in Puna is compatible with historic and natural <br />resources and not intrusive into the area’s communities. (2.1.2) Objectives: Create a County entity and adopt a process for identifying historic and cultural sites and advocating <br />for their preservation and/or restoration within the County’s permitting and approval processes. Adopt appropriate location-specific development standards and design guidelines for buildings, <br />landscape treatment and public infrastructure for communities designated for Special Design District status. Protect cultural sites from destruction by development activity. Adopt “kānaka” <br />building code standards to allow structures utilizing traditional Hawaiian building design and construction methods.