HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication No. 2019-06- HCC Chapter 16
CHAPTER 16
PLANNING
Article 1. General Plan.
Section 16-1. The County of HawaiÓi general plan.
Article 2. Community Development Plans.
Section 16-2. Adoption of community development plans.
Section 16-3. Review and amendment.
Article 3. CDP Action Committees.
Section 16-4. CDP action committees.
Section 16-5. Membership and tenure.
Section 16-6. Duties and responsibilities of the CDP action committees.
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CHAPTER 16
PLANNING
Article 1. General Plan.
Section 16-1. The County of HawaiÓi general plan.
(a) That certain planning code known and de signated as ÑCounty of HawaiÓi general
plan,Ò as adopted on December 5, 1971, by the council of the County of HawaiÓi, is
hereby adopted by reference, subject to later amendments by ordinance, and may
be cited as the Ñgeneral plan.Ò*
(b) A copy of the general plan and amendments shall be available for public inspection
at the planning department.
(1983 CC, c 16, sec 16-1; am 2006, ord 06-153, sec 1; am 2007, ord 07-70, secs 2, 3 and 4;
am 2008, ord 08-98, sec 2; am 2009, ord 09-150, sec 2, ord 09-161, secs 1, 2, 3 and 4.) 16-1
Article 2. Community Development Plans.
Section 16-2. Adoption of com munity development plans.
The community development plans listed be low are adopted and incorporated by
reference. A copy of the plans and amendments shall be available for public inspection
at the planning department.
KONA. The document identified as ÑMapping the Future: Kona Community
Development Plan Volume 1Ò is adopted by reference subject to later amendments by
ordinance, and may be cited as the ÑKona CDP.Ò The planning area for the Kona CDP
encompasses the judicial districts of North and South Kona.
NORTH KOHALA. The document identified as ÑNorth Kohala Community
Development PlanÒ is adopted by reference subject to later amendments by ordinance,
and may be cited as the ÑNorth Kohala CDP. Ò The planning area for the North Kohala
CDP encompasses the judicial district of North Kohala.
PUNA. The document identified as ÑPuna Community Development PlanÒ is
adopted by reference subject to later amendm ents by ordinance, and may be cited as the
ÑPuna CDP.Ò The planning area for the Puna CDP encompasses the judicial district of
Puna and the Volcano Census Designated Plac e that includes the Volcano Golf Course
subdivision in the district of KaÓ .
SOUTH KOHALA. The document identified as ÑSouth Kohala Community
Development PlanÒ is adopted by reference subject to later amendments by ordinance,
and may be cited as the ÑSouth Kohala CD P.Ò The planning area for the South Kohala
CDP encompasses the judicial district of South Kohala.
(2008, ord 08-98, sec 3; am 2008, ord 08-116, sec 2; ord 08-131, sec 2; ord 08-151, sec 2;
am 2008, ord 08-159, sec 2.) 16-2
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Section 16-3. Review and amendment.
A comprehensive review of the communi ty development plans shall commence
within ten years from the date of adoption.
(2008, ord 08-98, sec 3.) 16-3
Article 3. CDP Action Committees.
Section 16-4. CDP action committees.
(a) A community development plan (CDP) a ction committee shall succeed each CDP
steering committee upon adoption of a community development plan.
(b) The purpose of the CDP action committ ee is to be a proactive, community-based
steward of the planÔs implementation and update.
(c) The planning department shall administer the CDP action committees and be
responsible for developing a selection process for committee members and
establishing rules of procedure, as needed.
(2008, ord 08-98, sec 4.) 16-4
Section 16-5. Membership and tenure.
(a) The CDP action committee shall consist of nine members. All members shall have a
primary residence in the area covered by the CDP. The members shall be appointed
by the mayor and approved by the County co uncil. Prior service as a member of a
CDP steering committee shall not disqualify an individual from serving on the CDP
action committee.
(b) The members shall serve staggered terms of four years. Upon the initial
appointment of the committee, three members shall serve for a term of two years,
three members for a term of three years, and three members for a term of four
years. When the term of a member expire s, the member shall continue to serve
until a successor is appointed. Member s whose terms expire may not be
reappointed for at least two years, however, members appointed for one year or less
may be reappointed for an addi tional term without the passage of two yearsÔ time.
(c) The membership should reflect a broad cross-section of the community. The
community development plan may specif y more detailed selection criteria
consistent with this objective.
(d) A chairperson shall be elected from its membership annually.
(e) Except as provided for in this section , the committee shall be governed by the
County Charter, section 13-4.
(2008, ord 08-98, sec 4.) 16-5
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Section 16-6. Duties and responsibili ties of the CDP action committees.
The duties and responsibilities of the committee are:
(1) Provide ongoing guidance and advocacy to advance implementation of the CDP
goals, objectives, policies, and actions;
(2) Broaden community awareness of the CDP and build partnerships, as
appropriate, with governmental and community-based organizations to
implement CDP policies and actions;
(3) Take into consideration statewide ob jectives and legislation for long-term and
sustainable plans for the island as a whole;
(4) Provide timely recommendations to th e County on priorities relating to the
County operational budget and the CIP budget and program;
(5) Receive briefings, as requested, from the planning department on pending and
approved permit applications involvin g property located within the planning
area, and on other issues related to the CDP;
(6) Receive briefings from other County agen cies, as requested, on priority actions
identified in the CDP, which briefings may be integrated and consolidated by
the mayorÔs office or the planning department into a plan of action for the
forthcoming year and a status report on the current yearÔs plan of action;
(7) Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the CDP including the need for CDP
revisions based on emerging statewid e plans, new technologies, innovative
ideas, or changing conditions;
(8) Review and make recommendations on interim amendments to the CDP;
(9) Serve as the steering committee, as set forth in the general plan, in any
comprehensive update of the CDP;
(10) Provide recommendations to amend the general plan; and
(11) Carry out other duties specified in the CDP and/or in agreement with the
planning department.
(2008, ord 08-98, sec 4.) 16-6
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