Section 15-307-27 - Review of application and project; criteria for selection of proposalsThe administrator shall review the application and project proposals to determine if the applicant qualifies by experience and financial responsibility and support to develop housing projects of the size and type proposed to be developed, and to determine if the proposed project meets certain minimum requirements, as follows:
The proposed project:
(1) Is reasonably necessary and suitable for the development of lower cost housing units in the State, at the proposed location;(2) Is primarily designed for lower cost housing;(3) Follows existing laws, charter provisions, ordinances, and rules as closely as is consistent with the production of lower cost housing in the State;(4) Meets minimum standards of good planning, zoning, design, pleasant amenities, and a coordinated development;(5) Is consistent with the housing objectives and policies of the Hawaii state plan;(6) Does not adversely affect surrounding property;(7) Does not unduly burden existing water systems, sewage and other waste disposal systems, transportation systems, roadway, drainage, street lighting, open spaces, parks, and other recreational areas, public utilities, and public services, or includes, as part of the proposed project, the development of such systems, facilities, and services at reasonable cost;(8) Utilizes natural resources such as solar or other renewable energy, grid interactive and efficient as well as energy-conserving devices to the extent reasonable and practicable;(9) Utilizes indigenous species of plants whenever and wherever feasible in the landscaping of the housing project; and(10) Meets other minimum requirements established by the corporation and adopted as rules of the corporation pursuant to chapters 91 and 201H, HRS. [Eff DEC 04 2010] (Auth: HRS §§ 201H-4, 201H-40) (Imp: HRS § 103-24.6)