Hawaii SB755 amends special management area regulations to protect water resources, beaches, and coastal areas from adverse effects of development.
Hawaii SB755 amends the state's special management area regulations to ensure that development minimizes adverse effects on water resources, beaches, coastal dunes, and scenic and recreational amenities. The bill outlines specific conditions for approving development, including ensuring no significant adverse environmental or ecological effects, except for traditional fishpond and agricultural practices. It also defines "development" to include various activities such as placement of solid material, grading, and changes in land use intensity.
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