Land Use & Zoning
In Hawaii, the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZM) is administered at the state level and aims to:
ARestrict all development within 1,000 feet of the shoreline
BManage the use of coastal resources, balancing development with conservation✓ Correct
CProhibit any new construction in tsunami zones
DTransfer coastal land ownership to the state
Explanation
Hawaii's CZM program, administered by the Office of Planning, seeks to balance the development and use of coastal resources with their conservation and long-term sustainability.
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