HAR §15-23-1.1. Purpose

** (a) The makai area plan establishes long-term land use policy, consistent with chapter 206E, HRS, that directs the implementation of smart growth principles within a portion of the Kaka'ako community development district. (b) These rules carry out, through complete, integrated, effective, and concise land development regulations, the makai area plan directives by classifying and regulating the types and intensities of development and land uses within the makai area consistent with, and in furtherance of, the policies and objectives of the makai area plan and chapter 206E, HRS. (c) The rules are adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community and to protect and preserve places and areas of historical, cultural, architectural, or environmental importance and significance, as set forth in the makai area plan and chapter 206E, HRS. (d) So that Kaka'ako can be developed as an attractive and desirable urban community, the authority shall interpret these rules to encourage flexibility of design. [Eff 2/24/90; am and comp 10/10/98; comp 2/2/02; comp 12/9/02; comp 11/3/05; am and comp ] (Auth: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§206E-1, 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) 15-23-5