Rules for creating a scenic corridor

A scenic corridor may be adopted as an amendment to this chapter whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and/or the public trust require that a comprehensive planning approach for a transportation corridor be adopted in order to establish continuity in land uses while providing the required infrastructural facilities and systems. A scenic corridor may only be established if the proposed district meets the following criteria: (1) Is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter and the County general plan. (2) Will not result in a substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, community and/or region. (3) Will enhance Hawai‘i County’s significant natural, visual, recreation, historic and/or cultural qualities. (4) Will protect and enhance the attractiveness of Hawai‘i County to make it a better place to live, work, visit, and/or play. (5) Will improve Hawai‘i County’s economic vitality by enhancing and protecting our unique natural, scenic, historic, cultural, and/or recreational resources. (6) Is located on a major or minor arterial highway, or collector road. (7) Significantly possesses at least one of the following intrinsic qualities: (A) Scenic; (B) Natural; (C) Historic; (D) Cultural; (E) Archaeological; (F) Recreational; or (G) Demonstrates local, private, and public support and participation. (2007, ord 07-36, sec 1.)25-6-61 ZONING § 25-6-62