Section 15-23-31 - MUZ zone: purpose and intent The mixed-use zone (MUZ) established by this chapter is designed to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. These general goals include, among others, the following specific purposes:
(1) To provide a subdistrict whereby a variety of residential and commercial uses may coexist compatibly within the same area. The emphasis within this zone shall be to develop a mixed-use multi-storied area which will provide housing, jobs, and other employment opportunities. In addition, the area will support a variety of appropriate community facilities for residents and workers;(2) To create a truly vibrant living and working environment by regulating the density and bulk of buildings in relation to the land around them and to one another, by requiring the provision of open space and encouraging the development of job opportunities;(3) To provide freedom of architectural design, in order to encourage the development of more attractive and economic building forms; and(4) To promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development in accord with a well-considered plan, to promote stability of residential and commercial development, to protect the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and to conserve the value of land and buildings.[Eff 2/24/90; am and comp 10/10/98; comp 2/2/02; comp 12/9/02; am and comp 11/3/05] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)]