#Hawaii County Code

Mayor Roth signs Bill 84, making building easier for Big Island

December 2, 2023 · 1:00 PM UTC
The ordinance simplifies and standardizes application timelines, extensions, and expirations to align with updated construction code standards mandated by State law.

Mayor Roth signs Bill 72, establishing preference for local families

November 21, 2023 · 12:06 AM UTC
Bill 72 amends key provisions of Hawaiʻi County’s Affordable Housing Policy to enhance access to affordable housing for those who live and work on Hawaiʻi Island.

Hawai‘i County Council to cut loose from 1937 code regulating dance halls, ‘moral turpitude’

February 10, 2023 · 2:00 PM UTC
A committee of the Hawai’i County Council agreed that a 1937 code regulating dance halls needed to be repealed because it was obsolete and offensive.

County seeks community input for updating of zoning and subdivision codes

December 22, 2022 · 10:00 PM UTC
Hawaiʻi County’s Planning Department announces another round of public outreach relating to an update of zoning and subdivision codes for the County of Hawaiʻi.

One-Way Traffic on Kapi’olani St. Saturday

September 30, 2019 · 11:51 PM UTC
The temporary one-way traffic pattern allowed under Hawai’i County Code, Section 24-10, will be in effect to accommodate the annual St. Joseph School Country Fair.

What Happens To Scrap Tires on the Big Island

March 25, 2018 · 8:30 PM UTC
Hawai‘i County Mayor’s Office announces that over one million motor vehicle tires are imported into Hawai‘i each year.

Bill Introduced to End Landowner Tax Abuse

July 2, 2016 · 1:44 AM UTC
Councilmember Greggor Ilagan is introducing a bill to close an often-abused loophole relating to the nondedicated agricultural use assessment.

HPD: Farm Vehicles Not Allowed on Roads

June 29, 2016 · 10:19 PM UTC
Operating farm vehicles, such as tractors, on county roadways or state highways is prohibited and in violation of numerous equipment and regulatory offenses.

Code Changed to Ease Permitting of Photovoltaic Systems

November 22, 2012 · 2:06 AM UTC
Residential solar systems no longer need to have an architect or structural engineer’s seal on building plans.