08-23-2014, 09:07 AM
import suburbia to the Puna rainforest and all other land uses become unacceptable
This would be less of a problem if County actually had authority to determine land-use, or used the power it does have in ways that benefit the public.
1. The vast "agricultural" subdivisions are de-facto residential, but all ag uses are still allowed because the zoning has not been changed to reflect reality;
2. Geothermal leases are granted by the State, and County has little-if-any say in the matter.
This would be less of a problem if County actually had authority to determine land-use, or used the power it does have in ways that benefit the public.
1. The vast "agricultural" subdivisions are de-facto residential, but all ag uses are still allowed because the zoning has not been changed to reflect reality;
2. Geothermal leases are granted by the State, and County has little-if-any say in the matter.