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Council debates allowing homes in industrial‑commercial MCX zones; postpones Bill 63 for more review
Summary
Councilmembers and planning staff debated Bill 63, which would permit residential dwellings in existing industrial‑commercial mixed‑use (MCX) zones. Concerns from the Kona CDP Action Committee and several councilmembers prompted a postponement to Nov. 19 for further work on affordable housing, infrastructure and health‑safety safeguards.
Vice Chair Onishi introduced Bill 63 on Oct. 22 to allow residential dwellings in the county's industrial‑commercial mixed‑use (MCX) zoning districts. The council's hearing generated extended discussion among councilmembers, planning staff, and community representatives who urged additional safeguards and planning before allowing residences as a permitted use in MCX areas.
John Pelletier, representing the Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee, urged caution and requested added conditions if residences are permitted, including allowance for neighborhood parks, mitigation for noise and air pollution,…
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