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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
landscape treatment and public infrastructure for communities designated for Special Design District status.
Protect cultural sites from destruction by development activity.
Adopt “kānaka”
building code standards to allow structures utilizing traditional Hawaiian building design and construction methods.
Action 2.1.3.b
Propose amendments to the County building code to add standards 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 cultural purposes, accessory uses and/or occasional gatherings only.
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Action 2.1.3.b
Propose amendments to the County building
code to add standards 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 cultural purposes, accessory uses and/or occasional gatherings only.