Definitions for subdivision rules

(a) As used in this article: (1) “Approval” means the final approval granted to a proposed subdivision where the actual division of land into smaller parcels is sought, provided that, where construction of a building or buildings is proposed without further subdividing an existing parcel of land, the term “approval” means the issuance of the building permit. (2) “Director” means the planning director of the County. (3) “District” means the judicial districts of Puna, South Hilo, North Hilo, Hamakua, North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, South Kona or Ka‘ū, as defined by the department of research and development. (4) “Dwelling unit” means a room or rooms connected together, constituting an independent housekeeping unit for a family and containing a single kitchen. (5) “Fair market value” means the highest price estimated in terms of money which a property will bring if exposed for sale in the open market allowing a reasonable time to find a purchaser who buys with knowledge of all the uses to which it is adapted and for which it is capable of being used. (6) “Hotel” means a building containing sleeping accommodations in six or more rooms for use of persons, on a commercial basis, whether such establishment is called a hotel, inn, motel, motor hotel, motor lodge or otherwise, which rooms do not constitute dwelling units. (7) “Lodging unit” means a room or rooms connected together, constituting an independent housekeeping unit for a family, which does not contain any kitchen. (8) “Parks and playgrounds” means areas and facilities used for active or passive recreational pursuits. (9) “Provide land in perpetuity” means the conveyance of land, improvements, easements, streets and facilities, or any interest therein, to the County for a definite use and purpose, which shall be a perpetual and everlasting easement or dedication in fee simple title or ownership. (10) “Resident population” means the official resident population as determined by the County department of research and development. It includes residents temporarily absent, and armed forces personnel and their dependents. It excludes visitors present. (11) “Subdivider” means any person who divides land as specified under the definition of subdivision or who constructs a building or group of buildings containing or divided into two or more dwelling units or lodging units. (12) “Subdivision” includes: (A) The division of improved or unimproved land into two or more lots, parcels, sites or other divisions of land and for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, lease, rental, transfer of title to, or interest in, any or all such lots, parcels, sites or divisions of land; (B) Resubdivision; and (C) A building or group of buildings, other than a hotel or hotels, containing or divided into two or more dwelling units or lodging units. When appropriate to the context, it also refers to the land subdivided.