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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO LAND USE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§205- Conservation
and development plan. (a) At
least once every ten years, the land use commission shall prepare or amend and adopt
a plan of conservation and development for the State. Following the adoption of the conservation and
development plan, the land use commission shall regularly review and maintain the
plan.
(b) The
conservation and development plan shall serve as a statement of policies,
goals, and standards for the physical and economic development of the State. Each plan shall include:
(1) A determination
if any changes to the district boundaries are necessary;
(2) Specific recommendations
regarding:
(A) The
most desirable use of land for agricultural, rural, urban, and conservation purposes;
and
(B) The
recommended population density for each county;
(3) Provisions for the
development of housing opportunities consistent with soil types, terrain, and infrastructure
capabilities; and
(4) Recommendations
to support housing choice and economic diversity in housing.
(c) Upon adoption of a conservation and development plan, the land use commission shall amend the district boundaries according to the determinations, findings, and recommendations in the plan."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Land Use Commission; Conservation and Development Plan; District Boundaries
Description:
Requires the land use commission to prepare and adopt a conservation and development plan. Requires the land use commission to amend the district boundaries according to the determinations, findings, and recommendations of the plan.
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