future of agriculture in hawaii: hawaii land use and planning framework
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Future of Agriculture in Hawaii Hawaii’s Statewide Planning
and Land Use FrameworkOctober 30, 2013
American Planning Association-Hawaii Chapter
By Jesse K. Souki, DirectorState Office of Planning
Statewide Land Use and PlanningState Planning Act HRS Chapter 226
State Land Use LawHRS Chapter 205
It’s Not Just About Land
Land
LaborCapitol
A STATEWIDE PLANNING SYSTEM
Part I: Overall Theme, Goals, Objectives and Policies
Population
Economy
Physical environment
Facility systems
Socio-cultural advancement
Part III: Priority Guidelines
Economic
Population Growth
Crime and criminal justice
Affordable housing
Education
Sustainability
Climate Change Adaptation
Part II: Statewide planning systemFunctional plans• Define and implement Parts I and II
• Identify priority issues• Implementing actions
County general plans• Desired population• Physical development patterns
• Further define Parts I and II
State programs• State budget• Land Use Commission• Board of Land and Natural Resources
Statewide PlanAgriculture Objectives
HRS § 226-7
Viability of Hawaii's sugar and pineapple industries
Growth and development of diversified agriculture throughout the State
Component of Hawaii's strategic, economic, and social well-being
Statewide PlanAgriculture Policies
HRS § 226-7
Establish a clear direction for Hawaii's agriculture
Making best use of natural resources
Prudent decision making for the development of agriculture
Agricultural and visitor industries for mutual marketing benefits
Public awareness
Diversified agriculture
Research and development
Public incentives and encouraging private initiatives
Increase the attractiveness and opportunities for an agricultural education and livelihood
Expand Hawaii's agricultural base
Increase Hawaii's agricultural self-sufficiency
Statewide PlanEconomic Priority Guidelines
HRS § 226-103
Stimulate economic growth
Encourage business expansion and development
Provide needed jobs for Hawaii's people
Achieve a stable and diversified economy
Balanced economic, social, community, and environmental priorities
Expand vocational training
Provide adequate agricultural lands for sugar and pineapple
Identify, conserve, and protect agricultural and aquacultural lands
Reasonably priced water
Freight rates for Hawaii's agricultural
Development of agricultural parks
Closely monitor uses in Ag subdivisions
Land Study Bureau (LSB)
Considered by LUC in DBAs
Overall Rating Detailed Land Classification, UH-LSB, 1965-1972
Developed concurrent with USDA soil survey
Soils grouped into land types based on soil & productivity capabilities
Overall Productivity Rating – “A” very good to “E” not suitable
Crop Productivity ratings for pineapple, sugar, vegetables, forage, grazing, orchard, timber
Soil types drawn over aerial photos
LSB Acreage in State Agricultural District
A3%
B6%
C15%
D25%
E51%
LSB Map
Agricultural lands of Importance to the State of
Hawaii (ALISH)
Considered by LUC for IAL
DOA, USDA/SCS, others, 1977
National effort (USDA) to inventory important farmlands
National criteria applied, adapted by USDA, CTAHR, & DOA
Broad range of factors considered
Prime Soils with the best physical,
chemical, and climatic properties for mechanized field crops
Urban lands and water bodies excluded
Unique For unique high-value crops, such
as coffee, taro, and watercress
Other Important Ag Lands Needed, but e.g., requires
irrigation
ALISH Rated Lands
Prime33%
Unique1%
Other66%
State Land Use LawTo “preserve, protect and encourage the development of the lands in the State for those uses to which they are best suited for the public welfare.” See L. 1961, c 187, § 1.
State Land Use Commission
Nine Members
Appointed by the Governor, Confirmed by the State Senate
District Boundary Amendments
Special Permits
Important Agricultural Lands Designations
State Land Use Commission
District Boundary Amendments
The “commission shall specifically consider” State Plan Conformity Impact on “areas of state concern”
Important natural systems Valued natural resources Natural resources relevant to Hawaii's economy Commitment of State resources
County General/Community/Development Plans
LUC Statutory Reference ALISH LSB
Allowed Uses in the State Agricultural Land Use
District LSB A or B
Cultivation of crops Game/fish propagation Raising livestock Farm Dwellings/Employee
Housing Public and private open area
types of recreational uses Agricultural tourism conducted on
a working farm Wind energy facilities Biofuel processing facilities Agricultural-energy facilities Solar energy facilities
10% or 20 acres of land But not on LSB A
LSB C, D, E, or U Cultivation of crops Animal husbandry and
game and fish propagation Aquaculture Wind generated energy Biofuel production Solar energy facilities
10% on B and C Agricultural tourism
activities Agricultural-based
commercial operations Further defined by counties
State Land Use Commission State District
Boundaries
3%
49%48%
0%
1969
5%
48%
47%
0%
2011
UCAR
State Land Use Commission
Special Permits
County planning commission
May permit certain unusual and reasonable uses
Within agricultural/rural districts
Not allowed by right in the agricultural/rural districts
Protective restrictions may be applied
Greater than fifteen acres, approved by the LUC
State Land Use Commission
Important Agricultural Lands
Land currently used for agricultural production
Soil qualities and growing conditions that support agricultural production of food, fiber, or fuel- and energy-producing crops
Land identified under agricultural productivity rating systems; e.g., ALISH
Native Hawaiian agricultural uses or unique crops
Water to support viable agricultural production
Consistent with county general, development, and community plans
Contributes to maintaining critical land mass
With or near support infrastructure
County PlansComprehensive long-range plan or development plan adopted by ordinance or resolution by a county council.
County Plans
Content Requirements Consistent with State Planning Act Consideration statewide objectives, policies, and programs Data, analyses, and input from state agencies and the general public Population density, land use, transportation system location, public and community
facility locations, water and sewage system locations, visitor destinations, urban design
Implementation actions to carry out policies Land use maps Programs Projects Regulatory measures Standards and principles Interagency coordination provisions
References
Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapters 205, 225M, and 226, www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent
Office of Planning, planning.hawaii.gov
Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, Various Maps, http://planning.hawaii.gov/gis/various-maps
Hawaii Land Use Law and Policy, hilanduse.blogspot.com