HRS §226-12
Protecting Hawaii's scenic beauty and historic places
This section sets the state's goals for planning. It says the state should protect and restore important natural and historic resources. It also wants to keep views of mountains and ocean beautiful and encourage new developments that fit in with the islands' natural look.
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The statute, as written — Objective and policies for the physical environment--scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources
(a) Planning for the State's physical environment shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of enhancement of Hawaii's scenic assets, natural beauty, and multi-cultural/historical resources. (b) To achieve the scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources objective, it shall be the policy of this State to: (1) Promote the preservation and restoration of significant natural and historic resources. (2) Provide incentives to maintain and enhance historic, cultural, and scenic amenities. (3) Promote the preservation of views and vistas to enhance the visual and aesthetic enjoyment of mountains, ocean, scenic landscapes, and other natural features. (4) Protect those special areas, structures, and elements that are an integral and functional part of Hawaii's ethnic and cultural heritage. (5) Encourage the design of developments and activities that complement the natural beauty of the islands.
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