Section 15-23-140 - Streetscapes(a) A high priority is placed on the streetscape design in the makai area in order to promote an outstanding pedestrian environment with access to the waterfront, parks, and commercial developments.(b) The placement and location of curb cuts for driveways and drop-off areas shall be regulated as follows in order to promote continuous sidewalks without breaks or interruptions. (1) No curb cuts or drop-off areas, except as needed to allow access for persons with disabilities, shall be permitted along Ala Moana Boulevard, and Halo Street between Ahui and Punchbowl Streets; and(2) Curb cuts and drop-off areas may be permitted in other areas if the executive director finds that the curb cut or drop-off area will not result in unreasonable conflict between pedestrian and vehicular circulation and will result in a good site plan.(c) All new developments shall provide facilities for central trash storage within the development lot. Where trash storage facilities are provided outside of a building, the facilities shall be screened by an enclosure constructed of materials compatible with the materials of the front building wall of the development. In all cases, there shall be provided an area for central trash collection. Such area shall be ventilated.(d) Street furniture shall be provided as follows: (1) Benches shall be provided for resting places along pedestrianways at appropriate locations. One eight-foot bench shall be located in an area receiving shade adjacent to or near a public sidewalk for every development project. Benches shall be positioned to serve general pedestrian traffic. Along Halo Street the number, type and location of benches shall be provided in accordance with specifications approved by the authority; and(2) Bus stop shelters shall be provided for bus commuters where bus stops are located and the design and specifications shall be subject to the review and approval of the executive director.[Eff 2/2 4/90; am and comp 10/10/98; comp 2/2/02; comp 12/9/02; comp 11/3/05] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)