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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII BILLNO. ORDINANCE NO. (DRAFT 2) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5-1.0.8, AND CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 21-5 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE USE OF A TENT OR A STRUCTURE OF SIMILAR TYPE AS A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS, PROVIDING THERE IS ADEQUATE SANITATION AND AN ACTIVE BUILDING PERMIT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Chapter 5, article 1, section 5-1.0.8, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Permits Required. No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, convert, or demolish any building or structure in the County, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each building or structure from the building official; provided that one permit may be obtained for a dwelling and its accessories, such as fence, retaining wall, pool, storage and garage structures. EXCEPTIONS: A permit is not required for: (1) Work excepted under section 103. (2) Temporary buildings, platforms, and fences used during construction or for use as props for film, television or live plays and performances. (3) Reroofing work with like material and installation of siding to existing exterior walls which will not affect the structural components of the walls for Groups R-3 and M Occupancies. (4) Temporary tents or other coverings used for private family parties or for camping on approved camp grounds. (5) Television and radio antennas accessory to R-1 and R-3 Occupancies. Satellite or microwave dishes with supports 6 feet or less in height. (6) Awnings projecting up to four feet and attached to the exterior walls of buildings of Group R-3 or M Occupancy; provided that the awnings do not violate the provision for "yards" in chapter 25 (Zoning) of the County Code.