Definitions for development plan rules

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Annual Amendment Review. The process for considering significant amendments to the development plans. CIP. The capital improvements program and budget report of the City and County of Honolulu. City. The body politic and corporate by the name of “City and County of Honolulu”. City Council. The city council of the City and County of Honolulu (“council”). Charter. The Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu, 1973, as amended. Department of Planning and Permitting. The department of land utilization (“DPP”) of the City and County of Honolulu. Development Plan Annual Report. The annual report on the current status of land use and other data pertaining to the development plans, as required by Charter § 6-1503. Director of Planning and Permitting. The administrative head of the department of planning and permitting. Evaluation of Social Impact. A form of analysis that involves comparing current living conditions in an area that will be affected by a proposed development project with the living conditions that are expected to occur as a result of the new development project. General Plan. The general plan of the City and County of Honolulu as defined by Charter § 6-1508. LUO. The land use ordinance of the City and County of Honolulu, Chapter 21 , as amended. Planning Commission. The planning commission of the City and County of Honolulu. Social Impact. Any positive or negative change in people’s living conditions that occurs in conjunction with new development and that: (1) Is in addition to all other current changes caused by other factors; and (2) Is regarded as significant by those people who are affected. )