Section 15-23-37 - MUZ-I zone: purpose and intent The purpose of the mixed-use zone industrial (MUZ-I) 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 waterfront industrial and commercial uses may coexist compatibly within the same area. The emphasis within this zone shall be to develop a predominantly waterfront industrial area which will provide jobs and other employment opportunities. In addition, the area will support a variety of appropriate commercial and community facilities for workers;(2) To ensure that harbor-related industrial activities that are vital to the performance of the port functions at Piers 1 and 2 are continued and facilitated; and(3) To promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development in accord with a well-considered plan, to promote stability of industrial 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; comp 11/3/05] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)