Definitions for subdivision and land use rules

When used in this Chapter the following words or phrases shall have the meaning given in this Section unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:means the subdivision of agricultural land within the agricultural district as designated in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which is used primarily for agricultural purposes.means a public or permanent private way less than 15 feet wide for the use of pedestrians or vehicles which has been permanently reserved and which affords, or is designed or intended to afford the secondary means of access to abutting property.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" shall refer to the issuance of the building permit.means land on one side of a street lying between intersecting or intercepting streets, or between streets and any railroad right-of-way, unsubdivided acreage, or body of water.See "Street center line."means any street within a subdivision or adjacent thereto, which because of its location with reference to other streets or other sources of traffic, carries or will carry traffic from minor streets to major streets or thoroughfares; and includes the principal entrance streets of residence developments and streets for circulation of traffic within developments.means the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the County of Kaua'i.means the County Engineer of the Department of Public Works of the County of Kaua'i.means a street designed to have one end permanently closed and having a turning area at the closed end.means a conveyance of land in fee simple or in the case of utilities, the utility facilities.means the number of dwelling units allowed on a particular unit of land area.means the Department of Health of the State of Hawai'i.means any building or any portion thereof which is designed or intended for occupancy by one family or persons living together or by a person living alone and providing complete living facilities within the unit for sleeping, recreation, eating and sanitary facilities, including installed equipment for only one kitchen.means an acquired privilege or right of use or enjoyment which an individual, firm, corporation, unit of government, or group of individuals has in the land of another.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.means that portion of a parcel of property which abuts on a road, street or highway.means the General Plan of the County of Kaua'i.means a room or rooms connected together constituting an independent housekeeping unit for a family which does not contain any kitchen.means a portion of land shown as a unit on an approved and recorded subdivision map.means the total of the area, measured in a horizontal plane, within the lot boundary lines.means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.means the average horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the line followed in measuring the lot depth.means a traffic artery which serves or is to serve between various communities within a regional area of the County.means a traffic artery which serves or is to serve as a major connector of regional areas of the County.means the Manager and Chief Engineer of the Department of Water of the County of Kaua'i.means any street primarily for access to abutting owners.means an area of contiguous land owned by a person.means areas primarily used for active or passive recreational purposes, but not including golf courses.means facilities including site improvements, structures and equipment primarily used for parks and playgrounds.means the Planning Commission of the County of Kaua'i.means the Director of the Planning Department of the County of Kaua'i.means any parcel of land or non-exclusive easement not owned by the County or State of Hawai'i, nor offered for dedication to the public, and which is used, or intended to be used for vehicular access to a lot or parcel.means any property line bounding a lot as defined in this Section.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 ownership.means any home, house or dwelling unit including apartments and hotels.means an institution with an organized curriculum offering instruction to children in the grade range, kindergarten through 12, or any portion thereof.means a line parallel to any property line and at a distance therefrom equal to the required minimum dimension from that property line, and extending the full length of the property line.means a natural or artificial incline, as a hillside or terrace usually expressed as a ratio or percentage.means a way or place of whatever nature, open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel.means the center line of a street as established by official surveys or a recorded subdivision map. If not so established, the center line is mid-way between the right-of-way lines bounding the street.means the boundary line right-of-way or easement and abutting property.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.means the division of land or the consolidation and resubdivision into two or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer, sale, lease, or building development, and when appropriate to the context shall relate to the process of dividing land. The term also includes a building or group of buildings, other than hotel containing or divided into two or more dwelling units or lodging units.means those districts contained in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance unless specifically referenced to the State Land Use Commission designations of land use districts.means and includes "designed," "intended," or "arranged to be used."means the conduit, wire or pipe employed to conduct water, sewage, gas, electricity or other commodity from the source tank or facility for reduction of pressure, fire protection, or voltage or distribution.