Section 15-15-21 - Standards for determining "R" rural district boundariesExcept as otherwise provided in this chapter, in determining the boundaries for the "R" rural district, the following standards shall apply:
(1) Areas consisting of small farms; provided that the areas need not be included in this district if their inclusion will alter the general characteristics of the areas;(2) Activities or uses as characterized by low-density residential lots of not less than one-half acre and a density of not more than one single family dwelling per one-half acre in areas where "city-like" concentrations of people, structures, streets, and urban levels of services are absent, and where small farms are intermixed with the low-density residential lots; and(3) It may also include parcels of land which are surrounded by, or contiguous to this district, and are not suited to low-density residential uses for small farm or agricultural uses.[Eff 10/27/86; am and comp 8/16/97; comp MAY 08 2000] (Auth: HRS §§ 205-1, 205-2, 205-7) (Imp: HRS § 205-2)Am and comp 11/2/2013; comp 10/18/2019