04-19-2016, 11:11 AM
No attempt to smooth out the zoning mess in Puna.
Given the large "Keep It Country" contingent, it's less than clear that anyone actually cares about the problems created by Puna's "faux zoning" -- seems that very few people want any actual growth outside of Hilo.
Lightening up zoning to make it easier for home based cottage industries
The irony is almost painful: fixing the zoning problem is effectively "free" (worst case, add another staff position in Planning) and would grow the tax base without increasing taxes.
Given the large "Keep It Country" contingent, it's less than clear that anyone actually cares about the problems created by Puna's "faux zoning" -- seems that very few people want any actual growth outside of Hilo.
Lightening up zoning to make it easier for home based cottage industries
The irony is almost painful: fixing the zoning problem is effectively "free" (worst case, add another staff position in Planning) and would grow the tax base without increasing taxes.