The County of Kaua'i adopts plans and employs various methods of implementation. The various elements comprise the County of Kaua'i Planning System.
(Ord. No. 461, June 21, 1984; Ord. No. 753, November 30, 2000)
(a)
Through text and graphic provisions, the General Plan establishes policy for the long-range development, conservation, use and allocation of land, water, and other resources in the County of Kaua'i.
(b)
The General Plan includes but is not limited to the following elements:
(1)
The Vision Statement describes the desired state of the County 20 years in the future.
(2)
The policies establish the framework for the physical development of the County. They serve as guidelines for the location of general land uses and public facilities, the various aspects of conservation and development of the physical environment, programs, and the allocation of resources. The policies consist of both textual and graphic elements, such as maps and illustrations. Descriptive sections and policy rationale sections provide context and amplify the intent of the policies.
(3)
The implementing actions set forth recommended courses of action to carry out the policies.
(Ord. No. 461, June 21, 1984; Ord. No. 753, November 30, 2000)
(a)
A development plan is intended to direct physical development and public improvements within a specific geographic area.
(b)
Each development plan shall state a specific purpose and set of objectives in relation to a specified geographic area. A development plan may be long-range and comprehensive, or it may be focused on specific, short-term objectives.
(c)
A development plan may contain detailed guidance for land use and zoning, circulation systems, architectural design, public facilities, or other matters relating to the physical development of the planning area.
(d)
In accordance with the Charter, a development plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation and to the County Council for adoption by ordinance.
(Ord. No. 461, June 21, 1984; Ord. No. 753, November 30, 2000)
(a)
Public facility plans shall include but not be limited to the following types:
(1)
A system plan is a long-range comprehensive plan for a public service system that is islandwide in scope. The purpose of the system plan is to establish policy and set priorities for services, facilities, capital improvements, and funding, considering the needs and capabilities of the various geographic areas.
(2)
A facility plan is a master plan for the development of a specific facility, which may include a single capital improvement project or a series of capital improvements to be undertaken over a longer period of time.
(b)
A public facility plan shall be submitted to the County Council for adoption by resolution.
(Ord. No. 461, June 21, 1984; Ord. No. 753, November 30, 2000)
The County regulates land use through the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and other ordinances and rules.
(a)
Land use regulations consist of development standards, application procedures, and criteria for granting permits or other approvals. They include but are not limited to the following:
(b)
Amendments and updates of land use regulations and maps shall be consistent with the policies of the General Plan.
(c)
Reviews of specific zoning amendment and development applications by government and private organizations shall be guided by the General Plan and shall consider the extent to which a proposed development supports the vision, policies and implementing actions of the General Plan.
(Ord. No. 461, June 21, 1984; Ord. No. 753, November 30, 2000)
(a)
In consultation with the other departments, the Planning Department shall establish a systematic method of organizing capital improvement and service priorities, to be used in the formulation of the six year Capital Improvement Program and County appropriations for capital improvements.
(b)
The Planning Department shall review the annual Capital Improvement Program and each County budget submittal for conformance to stated CIP priorities and shall evaluate each project according to the established priorities. The Planning Department evaluation shall be submitted to the County Council as part of the annual budget.
(Ord. No. 461, June 21, 1984; Ord. No. 753, November 30, 2000)