This section provides definitions for terms in these rules that are technical in nature or that otherwise may not reflect a common usage of the term. If a term is not defined in this section, then the executive director shall determine the correct definition based on the interpretation of the provisions of HAR section 15-220-5 (rules of interpretation).
"Administrative" is a use classification for uses pertaining to the affairs of a business, service, industry, or like activity, including offices, security and staff support uses.
"Agribusiness" is a use classification for accessory uses that provide the means to get an agricultural good to market, including production, marketing, and distribution.
"Agricultural building" means a nonresidential building or structure, built for agricultural or Agricultural purposes, constructed or installed to house farm implements, agricultural or aquacultural feeds or supplies, livestock, poultry, or other agricultural or aquacultural products, used in or necessary for the agricultural or aquacultural operation or for the processing or selling of agricultural and aquacultural products.
"Agricultural kauhale" means a building or structure built for the housing of farm workers.
"Aquaculture" is a use classification for the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food.
"Artisan or craft production" is a use classification for the manufacturing and assembling of products primarily by hand, including but not limited to clothing, furniture, jewelry, woodworking, pottery and ceramics, art, and craft products.
"Authority" means the Hawaii community development authority established by section 206E-3, HRS.
"Building" means any permanently anchored structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
"Civic" is a use classification which includes uses that foster community interaction and citizen participation in civic activities such as: meeting halls or clubhouse, conference centers, cultural facilities, public safety facilities, and public or government facilities.
"Cultural facilities" is a use classification for facilities of an historic, an educational, or a cultural interest.
"Educational facilities" is a use classification pertaining to instruction or education.
"Elevation" means an exterior wall of a building not along a frontage line.
"Executive director" means the executive director of the Hawaii Community Development Authority.
"Group assembly" is a use classification for the gathering of people for activities including a music festival, cultural event, exhibition, lecture, concert, celebration, or similar activity which is open to the public or to which members of the public are invited or admitted either for a charge or free of cost.
"Guideline" means a provision that is suggested to further the intent of the Heeia MP and rules, but that is not compulsory.
"Habitable space" means space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Bathrooms, closets, halls, storage areas and utility spaces are not considered habitable spaces.
"Hawaii revised statutes" or "HRS" means the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
"Health and healing center" is a use classification for facilities that promote native Hawaiian healing, practices, and traditions.
"Heeia CDD" means the district, established by section 206E-202, HRS, which establishes the Heeia Community Development District and its boundaries;
"Kuleana land" means those lands granted to native tenants pursuant to L. 1850, p. 202, entitled "An Act Confirming Certain Resolutions of the King and Privy Council, Passed on the 21st Day of December, A.D. 1849, Granting to the Common People Allodial Titles for Their Own Lands and House Lots, and Certain Other Privileges," as originally enacted and amended.
"Land use" means a designation of land with approved uses that can legally operate within the Heeia CDD.
"Land use map" means the official map or maps that are part of the Heeia CDD rules and delineate the boundaries of individual zones and the district.
"Land use ordinance" or "LUO" means the land use ordinance adopted by Ordinance No. 86-96 of the city and county of Honolulu.
"Livestock" means all animals generally associated with farming, which are raised and kept for food and other agricultural purposes.
"New building" means and includes the construction of a building including structural supports, walls, and a roof.
"Nonconforming structure" means a building or structure that was lawfully erected prior to the effective date of the adoption or amendment of this chapter but no longer complies with all the regulations applicable to the Heeia CDD as a result of adoption or amendment of this chapter or government action associated with eminent domain.
"Nonconforming use" means an activity using land, buildings or structures for purposes which were legally established prior to the effective date of the adoption or amendment of this chapter, but would not be permitted as a new use in any of the land use zones established by this chapter.
"Outdoor recreation" is a use classification for recreational facilities operated for monetary or on a nonprofit basis and which typically include fields, play areas, and activities.
"Project site" means the gross land area of a lot for a proposed project.
"Public building" is a use classification pertaining to buildings owned or developed by public entities or developed on state-owned lands.
"Public project" means any project or activity of any county or state agency conducted to fulfill a governmental function for public benefit and in accordance with public policy.
"Public utility project" means any project or activity of any county or state agency conducted to upgrade or construct utilities, including sanitary sewer, drain lines, water, gas, electrical, telephone, cable, pedestrian facilities, and roadway systems.
"Story" means a level within a building that can be used for living, work, storage, or recreation, excluding an attic or raised basement.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground, including buildings, walls, and signs.
"Utilities and communications" is a use classification for basic amenities such as water, sewerage, electricity, and communications that will support the individual facilities and uses in the Heeia CDD.
"Vocational school" is a use classification pertaining to training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career.
Haw. Code R. § 15-220-8