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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
-- A --
See HOUSING, AFFORDABLE
HOUSING POLICY
ABANDONED CARS
See ABANDONED OR DERELICT
AGING, COUNTY EXECUTIVE ON
VEHICLES
Under supervision of managing director
2-7
ABANDONED PROPERTY
See ABANDONED OR DERELICT
AGING, OFFICE OF
VEHICLES;
Under supervision of managing director
PARKS AND RECREATION
2-7
ABANDONED OR DERELICT
AGRICULTURAL TOURISM
VEHICLES
See also ZONING
Disposal assistance program
Agricultural tourism 25-4-15
applications 20-07-21
Parking 25-4-51
disposition of vehicles 20-07-01
Plan approval application 25-2-75
established 20-07-21
Plan approval required 25-2-71
Prohibitions, by location:
in parks 15-18
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
on public highways 20-07-01,
See also DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR
24-199
CONTROL;
on public or private property
DIRECTOR OF
20-07-01
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR
CONTROL
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
Permits
See ZONING
applications 14-3
conditions 14-4
ADDRESSES
violation, penalty 14-6
Address numbers
Prohibited
display 14-84
minors 13-9
posting at intersections 22-5.1
public places, in certain 14-1
procedures 14-82
school buses 18-70
standards 14-83
Restricted use areas requiring permits
Street names
drink between certain hours 14-2
authority 22-5.2
drinking allowed between certain
criteria 14-86
times 14-2.1, 14-2.2
method 22-5.2
procedures 14-85
ANIMAL CONTROL AND
repository 22-5.3
PROTECTION ADMINISTRATOR
signs 14-87
See also ANIMAL CONTROL AND
ADMINISTRATION
PROTECTION AGENCY
ADVERTISING
Animal control officers 4-1-1
See also COMMERCIAL
Under supervision of managing director
SPONSORSHIP
2-7
OF COUNTY ASSET
Park areas 15-27
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ANIMAL CONTROL AND
PROTECTION AGENCY
ANIMAL CONTROL AND
Certificate of public convenience and
PROTECTION AGENCY
necessity 18-13
See also ANIMAL CONTROL AND
Change services, improvements, and
PROTECTION assessment 35-33
ADMINISTRATOR; Construction code
ANIMALS; alternative materials, design, and
DOGS; methods of construction 5-11-2
DOGS, DANGEROUS appeals, generally 5-11-3
Animal control officers 4-2-4 County streets 22-8.2
Impound power 4-2-3, 4-3-1
Erosion and sedimentation control 10-6
Pounds 4-2-1, 4-2-2
Firearms, license to carry 14-119.2
Under supervision of managing Flood control requirements 27-34
director 2-7 Hydraulic fracturing 14-125
Integrated solid waste management
ANIMAL POUND 20-02-22
Administration 4-2-2 Ordinance of annexation 35-41
Established 4-2-1 Paratransit service 18-97
Impound power 4-2-3 Public access 34-15
Real property tax 19-91
ANIMALS Signs 3-38
See also DOGS Special improvement financing by
Aerial eradication unlawful 14-112 community facilities district,
Animals struck by vehicle, driver protest 32-26
duty 4-3-3 Street name, numbering or
Cruelty to animals 4-3-4 requirements 14-88
Defecation and nuisance Taxicab license 18-37.15
prohibited 4-3-6 Transient accommodations taxes 2-265
Enforcement 4-9-1 Zoning code 25-2-20, 25-2-35
Impoundment, after trespass 4-3-1
Places prohibited to animals 4-3-5 ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Consultation with committee 14-61
Prohibited feeding animals 4-3-7
Exceptional tree designation 14-60
Public lands, animal use restricted 15-4
Membership 14-58
Powers, duties 14-59
APIARIES
Generally accepted management
practices 4-5-4 ATTORNEYS
Nuisance 4-5-5 See CORPORATION COUNSEL;
Zoning regulations 25-4-48 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
AUCTIONEERS
APPEALS
See also AUCTIONS
See also Pertinent chapters
Business improvement districts, protests Adverse interest prohibited 6-37
regarding establishment of district License
35-13 exceptions 6-33
Central coordinating agency 2-65 required 6-34
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AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS Operation, reasonable and prudent
See also AUCTIONEERS speed 24-185
Authority to conduct 6-36 Parking 24-186
Disposition of real property 2-112
Receipts to purchasers 6-38 BLIND PERSON
Violation, penalty 6-39 See REAL PROPERTY TAXES –
EXEMPTIONS
AUTOMOBILES
See VEHICLES BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeals from planning director
AXIS DEER
administrative enforcement
Harboring 14-108
25-2-35
Penalty 14-110
agricultural project district site plans
Transport 14-106, 14-107
25-6-59.2
central coordinating agency 2-65
cluster plan development
-- B --
25-6-26
de minimus structure position
BEACHES
discrepancy 25-4-71
See PUBLIC ACCESS CODE;
hydraulic fracturing policy 14-125
PARK AND RECREATIONAL
park dedication code 8-13
FACILITIES
plan approval 25-2-79
project district site plans
BED AND BREAKFASTS
25-6-49.2
See ZONING
public access code 34-15
short-term vacation rental
BEEKEEPING
nonconforming use certificate
See APIARIES
25-4-16.1
standard of review 25-2-23
BEER
street addressing and naming 14-88
See ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
subdivision code 23-5
variances 25-2-58
BEGGING
zoning code 25-2-20
See PEDDLERS, CANVASSERS AND
Appeals from public works director
SOLICITORS
construction code
alternative materials, design and
BICYCLES
methods of construction
See also COMMERCIAL BICYCLE
5-11-2
TOURS
enforcement 5-10-2
Bicycle lanes 24-185
other appeals 5-11-3
established 24-185
variances 5-11-1
traffic schedule 24-294
erosion and sedimentation control
Bicycle routes 24-295
10-6
established 24-185
sign code 3-38
traffic schedule 24-295
enforcement 3-38
variances 3-22
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BOARD OF ETHICS
BOARD OF ETHICS
KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN
Campaign mass mailings, fines for
COMMISSION;
prohibited 2-80.1
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION;
Confidentiality 2-90 ;
Conflict of interest 2-83 PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
County agencies cooperation 2-89 NATURAL RESOURCES
Financial disclosure statements 2-91.1 PRESERVATION COMMISSION;
Gift disclosure statement 2-91.5 REDISTRICTING COMMISSION;
Lobbyist registration 2-91.3 SUSTAINABILITY ACTION COMMITTEE;
Opinions
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
disposition after formal opinion 2-88
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION;
formal 2-87
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND
informal advisory 2-86
OPPORTUNITY BOARD
post-employment conduct 2-91.2
Code of ethics 2-81
Members of boards, commissions considered
BOARD OF REVIEW, REAL officer of the County 2-81
PROPERTY TAXES
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
See also REAL PROPERTY TAXES
BONDS
Administration 19-97
Bonds of officials required 2-2
Appeals 19-99
Created 19-96
BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND
Deposit, nonrefundable 19-100
Administration 2-220
Organization 19-96
Creation, purpose 2-219
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND
BUILDING
COMMISSIONS
See
See
BUILDING CODE;
ARBORIST ADVISORY
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE;
CODE;
BOARD OF APPEALS;
ELECTRICAL CODE;
BOARD OF ETHICS; ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE;
BOARD OF REVIEW, REAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE;
PROPERTY TAXES; INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE;
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
COMMISSION;
CONSERVATION CODE;
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
COMMISSION;
BUILDING CODE;
FAMILY VIOLENCE ADVISORY
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
COMMISSION;
CODE;
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE;
FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS;
PLUMBING CODE;
FIRE COMMISSION;
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE;
HAWAI‘I COUNTY CULTURAL
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
RESOURCES COMMISSION;
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BUILDING CODE
BUILDING CODE
BURIAL GROUNDS
See also
See CEMETERIES
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE; BUS STOPS
EXISTING BUILDING CODE; Official bus stops 24-211
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; Parking prohibited 24-212
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE Traffic schedule 24-275
Compliance required 5A-1-7
Inspections BUS TERMINALS (Bus stops,
See CONSTRUCTION
depots, etc.)
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
International building code 2006 Edition
adopted by reference 5A-2-1
BUSES
amendments to 5A-2-1
See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION;
appendices SCHOOL BUSES
group U-agricultural buildings,
appendix C 5A-3-2
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Hawai‘i hurricane sheltering
BOND FUND
Established 35-55
provisions for new construction,
appendix U 5A-3-24
Hawai‘i wind design provisions for BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
new construction, appendix W DISTRICTS
5A-3-25 Assessments
indigenous Hawaiian architecture apportionment 35-20
structures, appendix X 5A-3-26 levy 35-21
patio covers, appendix I 5A-3-2 lien 35-24
thatch material on exterior of notice to landowners 35-25
buildings – protection against notice to prospective buyer or lessee
exposure fires, appendix M 35-26
5A-3-23 obligations 35-27
payment and collection 35-23
Permits
Bonds
See CONSTRUCTION
fund 35-55
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
ordinance 35-49
Scope of chapter 5A-1-3
Special flood hazard areas, building principal costs that may be included
work within 5A-4-1 35-50
Violation, enforcement refunding 35-56
See CONSTRUCTION sale 35-54
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE value to lien ratio 35-51
General provisions
in Gene
advances of funds, work, or
BULLETIN BOARD, OFFICIAL
property 35-5
Custodian 14-73
alternate method of financing 35-2
Established, purpose 14-71
Location 14-72
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BUSINESSIMPROVEMENTDISTRICTS
existing special assessments,
MPROVEMENT DISTRIC
payment 35-4
BUSINESS LICENSES
types of supplemental services and
See LICENSES AND PERMITS
improvements 35-3
Proceedings to annex land
--C --
authority 35-37
notice of hearing 35-40
CAMPING
ordinance of annexation 35-38,
See PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
35-39
FACILITIES
protest 35-41, 35-42
Proceedings to change supplemental
CATS
services, improvements and
See ANIMAL POUNDS, ANIMALS
assessments
authority 35-28
CEMETERIES
notice of hearing 35-32
See also CEMETERY FUND;
ordinance 35-29, 35-31
CREMATORIUMS
protest 35-33, 35-34
‘Alae cemetery, plots 6-6
request for change 35-30
County cemeteries, list 15-68.1
Proceedings to establish district
Establishing, enlarging
association 35-18
application 6-2
boundaries 35-14
council approval required 6-1
debt service, incidental expenses
planning commission 6-3
35-16
requirements 6-4
hearing 35-12
violation, penalty 6-5
institution of proceedings 35-10
Grading and grubbing, individual plots
ordinance establishing district
10-3
35-11
Prohibition 6-1
protest 35-13
Real property tax exemptions
supplemental service and
See REAL PROPERTY TAX
improvement area, designation of
Subdivision requirements 23-27
35-17
Veterans cemeteries
term 35-15
See VETERANS ADVISORY
Proceedings to terminate district
COMMITTEE
authority 35-45
notice of hearing 35-48
CEMETERY FUND
ordinance 35-46, 35-47
Generally 6-7
Publication dispensing devices
fees 35-69
CENTRAL COORDINATING AGENCY
installation, maintenance, repair
Designation 2-61
35-64
Duties 2-62
liability 35-67
permits 35-59 to 35-70
CHILDREN
prohibitions 35-66
See MINORS
rack inserts 35-61
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CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO
CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO
Interpretation 2-80
See also SMOKING
Lobbyist registration 2-91.3
County business license to sell,
Nepotism prohibited 2-91.7
not required 6-30 Opinions
Posted signs required 14-139 disposition after issuance of formal
Tobacco products, distribution of opinion 2-88
14-138 formal 2-87
informal advisory 2-86
CIVIL DEFENSE ADMINISTRATOR Post employment disclosure, etc. 2-91.2
See also CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
Purpose 2-79
Duties 7-1-2
BUSTIBLES
Under supervision of managing director
COMFORT STATIONS
2-7
Park area sanitation regulations 15-30
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS
See also CIVIL DEFENSE Annual registration 6-10
ADMINISTRATOR Authority to restrict 6-11
Duties 7-1-4 Penalties 6-13
Emergency management plans 7-1-5 Prohibited on certain highways 6-12
Emergency powers 7-1-7
Mayor, head of agency 7-1-2 COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP OF
Under supervision of managing director COUNTY ASSETS
2-7 Authority
exclusions 2-240
CLAIMS generally 2-239
Against officers, employees 2-188 General requirements 2-243
For tax exemptions Sponsorships
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES agreement 2-241
Settlement, corporation recognition 2-242
counsel 2-9
COMMISSIONS
See BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND
CLUSTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSIONS
See ZONING
CODE OF ETHICS COMMITTEES
See also BOARD OF ETHICS See BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND
Applicability 2-81 COMMISSIONS
Campaign mass mailings 2-80.1
Confidentiality 2-90, 2-91.6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
ACTION COMMITTEES
Conflicts of interest 2-84
See also COMMUNITY
Contracts 2-85, 2-85.1
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Discipline 2-91
Duties, responsibilities 16-6
Disclosures of interest 2-91.1
Fair treatment 2-83 Membership, tenure 16-5
Financial disclosures 2-91.1 Purpose 16-4
Gifts 2-91.4, 2-91.5
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANS
special tax
See also COMMUNITY
apportionment 32-30
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
levy 32-32
ACTION COMMITTEES General provisions
Adoption and incorporation by reference advances of funds or work in-kind
of community development plans 32-13
16-2 contribution by County 32-12
Review, amendment 16-3 payment for property acquired by
County or other public entity
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS,
32-17
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCING
payment of existing assessments or
Annexation of territory debt service 32-8
authority 32-46 provision of alternate method of
notice of hearing 32-49 financing 32-2
ordinance of annexation 32-47, revolving fund 32-11
32-48 special levy 32-10
protests 32-50, 32-51 transfer from other funds 32-9
Bonds types of special improvements 32-7
general obligation bonds 32-71 Levy of special tax 32-53, 32-54
levy of amount of special taxes 32-62 CILITIES DISTRICTS
ordinance 32-57 CONDEMNATION
refunding 32-65 See also CORPORATION COUNSEL,
sale 32-63 OFFICE OF
Changes Land acquisition, condemnation 12-21
authorization to change 32-36 Taxes, remission 19-35
facilities, elimination of 32-35
financing limited to facilities CONFLICT OF INTEREST
specified in ordinance 32-33 See CODE OF ETHICS;
notice of hearing 32-40 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
ordinance for changes 32-39
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE
petition for 32-37, 32-38
CODE
protests 32-42
See also
special tax, levy of 32-34
BOARD OF APPEALS;
District establishment procedures
district boundaries 32-31 BUILDING CODE;
institution of procedures 32-18 BUILDING CODE, EXISTING;
notice of hearing 32-22, 32-23 BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL;
waiver of notice and hearing ELECTRICAL CODE;
32-24 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE;
PLUMBING CODE
ordinance of formation 32-29
Appeals regarding alternative materials,
petition requesting institution 32-19
protests 32-26 design, and methods of construction
reports of facilities 32-21 5-11-2
resolution of intention 32-20 Certificate of occupancy 5-8-22
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CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Contractors and specialty contractors generally, when required 5-3-1
work 5-4-4 relocation of buildings 5-3-3
Design, alternative 5-2-23 separate 5-3-5
Electrical service, authorization for temporary 5-3-4
permanent 5-8-21 term
Engineers and architects, work 5-4-3 expiration 5-5-4
Existing buildings 5-1-4 extension 5-5-5
Factory-built housing 5-3-2 who may be issued 5-6-1
Fees Permit application
inspections, extra or regulatory application 5-4-1
5-7-5 designation of person, contractor, or
permit 5-7-3 subcontractor who will do work
permit plan review 5-7-1 5-5-3
pre-approved plans 5-7-2 documents to accompany application
refunds 5-7-8 5-4-2
temporary certificate of occupancy filed prior to change in law 5-4-8
5-7-6 Permit application review, action, and
temporary permit 5-7-4 issuance
valuation of construction costs 5-7-3 action on application 5-4-6
Inspections issuance 5-5-1
final 5-8-5 review 5-4-5
general requirements 5-8-1, 5-8-4 withdrawal 5-4-7
regulatory inspections 5-8-7 Plan pre-approval 5-4-21
requests for inspection 5-8-3 Plans retention 5-5-6
right of entry 5-2-6 Scope of construction administrative
special inspection 5-8-6 code 5-1-3
work shall be visible 5-8-2 Unsafe buildings, structures,
Materials, equipment, devices categories
alternative 5-2-23 dangerous or hazardous 5-9-4
approved 5-2-21 structurally unsafe 5-9-3
used 5-2-22 substandard 5-9-2
Methods of construction, alternative unsafe 5-9-1
5-2-23 department action
Permit finding, notice and order 5-9-6
compliance 5-2-3 other action 5-9-8
not required posting signs 5-9-7
emergency work 5-3-25 Variances 5-11-1
exempt, building work 5-3-22 Violation, enforcement
exempt, electrical work 5-3-23 administrative 5-10-2
exempt, plumbing work 5-3-24 criminal 5-10-3
exemptions 5-3-21 injunctive 5-10-4
posting 5-5-2 violations 5-10-1
required Work, who is eligible to perform 5-6-2
factory-built housing 5-3-2
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CORPORATION COUNSEL
CORPORATION COUNSEL
COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM
Bond required 2-2
REVOLVING FUND
Claims, settlement 2-9
Created 2-74
Deputies, salaries 2-144 Use of 2-75
Land acquisition, settlement 2-10
Under supervision of managing COUNTY MOTTO
director 2-7 County seal 2-154
COUNTY AGENCIES COUNTY SEAL
See DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
Description 2-154
AGENCIES OF COUNTY
Unauthorized use 2-155
COUNTY BUSES
COUNTY SEWER FUND
See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Administration 21-34
Creation 21-34
COUNTY CLERK
Bond required 2-2
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
Public records fee schedule 2-103
COMMISSION
Mass transit administrator 18-4
COUNTY CODE
Membership, tenure 18-3
See HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE
Powers, duties 18-5
COUNTY COUNCIL
CREMATORIUMS
Subpoenas, issuance 2-4
See also CEMETERIES
Subdivision requirements 23-27
COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Bond required 2-2
CROSSWALKS
See TRAFFIC
COUNTY EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL
Director of finance, powers and duties
CURFEW
2-131 Minors 13-1, 13-2
Proceeds 2-132
-- D --
COUNTY EXECUTIVE ON AGING
See also OFFICE OF AGING
DEAF PERSON
Under supervision of managing director
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES –
2-7
EXEMPTIONS
COUNTY GENERAL PLAN
DEDICATED LANDS
See GENERAL PLAN
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES –
EXEMPTIONS
COUNTY HOUSING AGENCY
See HOUSING
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DEFECATION
DEFECATION
Agricultural products processing, minor
Dogs, small domesticated animals 4-3-6
25-1-5
Park and recreational areas 15-30
Agricultural tourism 25-1-5
Agriculture 23-113
DEFINITIONS Agriculture use value 19-2
Abandoned vehicle 20-01-03 Air-conditioning equipment 24-130
Acceptable level of service 25-2-46 Alerting organization 7-1-1
Accessible to a sewer 21-2 Alley 23-3, 24-3, 25-1-5
Accessory building 25-1-5 Alternate energy improvement 19-82
Accessory dwelling unit 19-2, 25-1-5 Alternating current level 2 charging
Accessory structure 5-1-5, 5A-1-6, station 25-1-5
5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, 5F-1-6 Amusement and recreation facility,
Accessory use 25-1-5, 27-12 indoor 25-1-5
Address 14-80 Amusement and recreation facility,
Adopted segment 14-168 major outdoor 25-1-5
Africanized honeybee 4-5-3 And/or 1-4
Adjusted assessment base 33-2 Animal control officer 4-1-1
Adjustment rate 33-2 Animals 4-1-1
Administrative action 2-91.3 Another 3-3, 22-1.2
Administrative agency 2-91.3 Apartment 23-122
Administrative head 2-238 Apartment house 25-1-5
Administrator 7-1-1 Apiary 4-5-3, 25-1-5
Adult 14-98 Appeal 27-12
Adult day care home 25-1-5 Applicant 2-5
Adult dog 15-78 Appointing authority 2-143
Adult personal use 14-98 Approval 8-2, 34-3
Aerial device 17-2-2 Approved development 25-2-46
Aerial sign 3-3 Aquaculture 25-1-5
Aesthetic areas 15-66 Architect 5-1-5
Affected assessment unit 12-1 Area coordinator 14-67
Area mitigation 25-2-46
Affordable housing 11-3
Area of shallow flooding 27-12
Affordable housing developer 2-110
Arterial 23-3
Affordable housing income guidelines
Arterial street 24-3
11-3
Affordable rental rate 19-2 Article 5D-1-6
Affordable unit or affordable housing Articles pyrotechnic 17-2-2
unit 11-3 Assessed value of real property 35-1
Agency 1-4, 2-82, 11-3, 14-7 Assessment base 33-2
Aggressive manner 14-74 Assessment increment 33-2
Agricultural activities 25-1-5 Assessment unit 12-1
Agricultural building 5-1-5, 5A-1-6 At large 4-1-1
Agricultural/open district 3-3 Attack 4-1-1
Agricultural products processing, major Auction 6-32
25-1-5 Auctioneer 6-32
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DEFINITIONS
Authority having jurisdiction Building, enclosed 5B-2-1
5-1-5, 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, 5B-2-1, 5C-1-6, Building height 25-1-5
5D-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6 Building line 23-3, 25-1-5
Authorized association 35-60 Building official 5A-2-1(d),
Authorized association-installed 35-60 5B-2-1(d), 5B-3-22, 5D-1-6, 14-51
Authorized emergency vehicle 24-3 Building, open 5B-2-1
Authorized person 2-26, 7-1-1, 15-3 Building or house sewer 21-2
Authorized personnel 25-1-5 Building, partially enclosed 5B-2-1
Automated sign 3-3 Building site 25-1-5
Automobile service station 25-1-5 Building site average width 25-1-5
B.O.D. (biochemical oxygen demand) Building work 5-1-5, 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6,
21-2 5C-1-6
Backfill 27-12 Bureau of conveyances 23-3
Banner 3-3 Bus 24-3
Banner permits 3-9 Business 1-4, 2-82, 3-3, 6-8, 14-20,
Bar 6-40, 14-20 20-1-03
Base flood 27-12 Business district 24-3
Base flood elevation 5A-4-2, 5B-4-2, Business establishment 3-3
5C-4-2, 5D-3-2, 5F-3-2, 27-12 Business improvement district 22-1.2,
Basement 27-12 35-1
Beach park 15-3 Business or industrial street 23-3
Bed and breakfast establishment 25-1-5 Business service 25-1-5
Bee 4-5-3 Camper 15-3
Beekeeper 4-5-3 Camping 15-3
Beginning of construction 25-1-5 Camping units 15-3
Bicycle 6-8, 24-3 Candidate 2-91.1, 2-121
Bicycle lane 24-3 Cannabis 14-98
Bicycle path 24-3 Capital costs 2-235
Bicycle route 24-3 Care home 25-1-5
Bicycle/walk path 24-3
Carport 5A-2-1(d), 5B-2-1(d)
Bikeway 24-3 Carrier 18-1
Bizarre council district shape 36-1 Cash sponsorship 2-238
Blight 33-2 Catering establishment 25-1-5
Blind 19-75 Certificate of disability 24-242
Blue light content 14-51 Certification of rental rate 19-2
Board 2-82, 17-3-1 Certified hale builder 5A-3-26
Certified medical gas installer 5F-1-6
Bodily injury 4-1-1
Bond ordinance 35-1 Certified medical gas verifier 5F-1-6
Bonds 1-4, 32-16, 35-1 Cesspool 21-2
Chapter 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, 5D-1-6
Borrow 10-1
Charter 1-4
Bowling alley 14-20
Chief of police 14-7, 14-67, 14-115,
Breakaway walls 27-12
18-31, 22-1.2, 24-202.4
Building 1-4, 3-3, 5-1-5, 5A-2-1, 5B-1-6,
5B-2-1, 5C-1-6, 5C-2-1, 5E-1-6, City 1-4
5F-1-6, 14-20, 14-80, 22-1.2, 25-1-5 City of Hilo 23-3, 25-1-5
Building drain 5F-2-1
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DEFINITIONS
Civil defense agency 7-1-1
Conflict of interest 2-136
Civil defense siren 25-2-46
Conforming 23-3, 25-1-5
Class I lighting 14-51
Connection 21-2
Class II lighting 14-51 Consolidation 12-30, 23-3
Class III lighting 14-51 Construction code 5-1-5, 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6,
Clerk 1-4, 32-16 5C-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6
Coastal high hazard area 27-12 Consumer fireworks 17-2-2
This code 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, Continuity of operations plan 7-1-1
5D-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5E-2-1(b), 5F-1-6 Continuous and regular basis 19-2
Code official 5C-2-1(d), 5E-2-1(b) Contribution 2-91.3, 2-238
Collector street 23-3 Controlled access highway 24-3
Colony 4-5-3 Controlling interest 2-82
Commercial 3-3 Convenience store 25-1-5
Commercial activity 34-12 Cool roof 5E-2-1(b)
Commercial agricultural activities 19-2 Cooperating department 12-1
Commercial agricultural use dedication Corporation counsel 22-1.2
19-2 Cost 2-5, 12-1, 32-16
Commercial bicycle tour 6-8 Costs of supplemental improvements
Commercial building 14-20 35-1
Commercial excavation 25-1-5 Costs of supplemental services and
Commercial interests 3-3 improvements 35-1
Commercial parking lot and garage Council 1-4, 2-136, 2-225, 3-3, 18-31,
25-1-5 25-1-5,31-2, 32-16, 33-2
Commercial/industrial district 3-3 Council district deviation 36-1
Commercially viable agricultural County 1-4, 2-167, 2-225, 14-160, 19-2,
operation 19-2 30-3, 32-16, 33-2, 35-1
Commission 2-198, 18-1, 18-31, 20-1-3, County asset 2-238
21-2, 25-1-5, 36-1 County building code 17-2-2
Commissioner 36-1 County clerk 35-1
Committee 2-121 County engineer 24-3
County environmental report 25-1-5
Common driveway approach 22-1.2
County facility 20-1-3
Common element 23-122
County facility users 20-1-3
Community facilities district 32-16
County fire code 17-2-2, 17-3-1
Community food sustainability use 19-2
Community of interest or community of County general plan 23-3
common interest 36-1 County highway 14-67
Community storm shelter 5A-3-24 County park and recreational facility
Compensation 2-82 15-91
Completion 25-6-31 County street 14-168
Compostable 20-1-3 Cracking 36-1
Comprehensive emergency management Crematorium 25-1-5
plan 7-1-1 Critical road area 25-2-46
Condominium 23-122 Crop production 25-1-5
Condominium property regime 23-122 Crosswalk 24-3
Condominium unit 12-1 Cruise or cruising 18-31
SUPP. 20 (7-2026)
I-13
DEFINITIONS
Cul-de-sac 23-3 Disaster 7-1-1
Cultural 17-2-2 Disaster relief 2-247
Customer 20-1-3 Disaster relief funds 2-247
Cut 10-1 Disease 4-5-3
Damage to the road 24-157 Disorderly conduct 15-9
Dangerous dog 4-1-1, 15-78 Display 17-2-2
Data processing facility 25-1-5 Display case 3-3
Date of classification 19-2 Display fireworks 17-2-2
Day care center 25-1-5 Disposable food service ware 20-1-3
DBEDT 31-2 Distribute 14-137
De minimis structure position District 1-4, 3-3, 8-2, 22-1.2, 32-16, 35-1,
discrepancy 25-1-5 35-60
Dead-end street 23-3 District association 22-1.2, 35-1
Deaf 19-75 District board 35-1
Debt 32-16 District engineer 23-3, 24-3
Declaration 23-122 District-wide publication
Dedicated lands 19-2 dispensing rack permit 22-1.2
Dedication 34-3 Diversified agriculture 19-2
Default 21-38 Divided highway 24-3
Density 25-1-5 Dog park 15-78
Department 2-136, 2-198, 2-225, 3-3, Donations 2-161
14-120, 14-137, 14-160, 14-168, 15-3, Drainage facility 27-12
17-2-2, 20-01-03, 24-221 Drilling operation 14-120
Deputies 2-143 Driver 18-56
Derelict vehicle 20-1-3 Driveway 22-1.2
Design commission 3-3 Driveway approach 22-1.2
Designated agency 30-3 Duplex and double-family dwelling
Designated bank 21-38 19-2, 25-1-5
Designated costs of issuing the Dwelling 5-1-5, 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, 5C-1-6,
refunding bonds 32-69, 35-56
5D-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6, 25-1-5
Designated historic and archaeological Dwelling unit 5-1-5, 5D-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-
sites 10-1 1-6, 8-2, 19-2, 25-1-5
Designee 1-4 Easement 23-3, 34-3
Developer 23-122 Economic benefit 19-77
Development 27-12 Egress roof access window 5B-3-3
Development agreement 30-3 Elective 2-91.1
Devices 14-7 Electric vehicle 24-245.4, 25-1-5
Direct current fast charger 25-1-5 Electric vehicle charging station
Director 2-136, 2-198, 2-225, 2-247, 2- 24-245.4, 25-1-5
260, 3-3, 5-1-5, 5F-1-6, 6-32, 8-2, 14- Electrical utility 5D-1-6
80, 14-120, 14-160, 14-168, 15-3, 18- Electrical wiring 5-1-5, 5D-1-6
31, 19-2, 20-1-3, 21-2, 22-1.2, 23-3, Electrical work 5-1-5, 5D-1-6
Electronic smoking devices 14-20
25-1-5, 32-16, 33-2, 34-3, 35-60
Eligible buyer 11-3
Director of finance 18-1
Director of transportation 23-3 Emergency 7-1-1, 15-91, 24-3
Directory sign 3-3
SUPP. 20 (7-2026)
I-14
DEFINITIONS
Emergency management 7-1-1
Farm plan 19-2
Emergency responders 24-167.1 Farm subdivision 23-113
Employee 1-4, 2-82, 14-7 Farmers market 25-1-5
Enclosed or partially enclosed area(s) Federal credit union 19-89.2
14-20 Feed 4-3-7(c)
Encroachment 27-12 Feed crops and fast rotation forestry
Encumbrance 2-12.1 19-2
Energy-saving device 25-1-5 Feral 4-3-7(c)
Enforcement officer 15-78, 24-242 Fertilizers 19-2
Engineer 5-1-5, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6, 10-1, Fifteen mile radius 11-3
22-1.2, 23-3 Fill 10-1, 27-12
Engineer’s soils report 10-1 Fill material 27-12
Environmental impact statement 25-1-5 Finance director 22-1.2
Equipment 2-238 Financial interest 2-82
Equivalent population 21-2 Financing supplemental services and
Erected 25-1-5 improvements by a district or
Erosion 10-1 financing supplemental services and
Excavation 10-1 improvements 35-1
Exceptional trees 14-57 Fire chief 17-1-4, 17-2-2, 17-3-1
Executive agency 1-4 Fire code 5A-2-1(d), 5B-2-1(d)
Existing building 5-1-5, 5A-2-1(d), Fire department 17-1-4
5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6 Firecrackers 17-2-2
Existing manufactured home park or Fireworks 17-2-2
subdivision 27-12 Fireworks code 17-3-1
Existing structure 5-1-5, 5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, First user 5B-3-22
5F-1-6 Fiscal impact statement 2-12.7
Expansion to an existing manufactured Flag lot 25-1-5
home park or subdivision 27-12 Flood elevation determination 27-12
Expenditure 2-91.3 Flood elevation study or flood study
Expressive activities 15-35 27-12
Flood, flooding, or flood water 27-12
Extension 21-2
Extra inspection 5-7-5 Flood insurance rate map (FIRM) 27-12
Facilities, improvements or special Flood insurance study 27-12
improvements 32-16 Flood or flooding 5B-4-2, 5C-4-2, 5D-3-2,
Facility 2-238 5F-3-2
Factory-built home 5-1-5 Flood protection system 27-12
Factory-built housing 5B-3-22 Floodplain administrator 27-12
Fair market value 8-2 Floodplain management 27-12
Family 5A-2-1(d), 5B-2-1(d), 5C-2-1(d), Floodplain management regulations
25-1-5 27-12
Family child care home 25-1-5 Floodplain or flood-prone area 27-12
Farm 25-1-5 Floodproofing 27-12
Farm animals 4-1-1 Floodway fringe 27-12
Farm dwelling 19-2, 25-1-5 Floodway or regulatory floodway 27-12
Farm equipment 19-2 Floor area, gross 25-1-5
SUPP. 20 (7-2026)
I-15
DEFINITIONS
Floor area, net 25-1-5
Gun 14-7
Flyover barrier 4-5-3
Habitable space 5E-2-1(b)
Food manufacturing and processing
Half street 23-3
facility 25-1-5 Handbill 14-141
Food packaging 20-1-3 Handicapped 18-1
Food providers 20-1-3 Handler 15-78
For nonprofit purposes 19-77 Hardship 27-12
Fracturing or cracking 36-1 Health officer 5F-2-1(c)
Fraud and victimization 27-12 Highest adjacent grade 27-12
Freeboard 27-12 Highway 24-3
Front yard 25-1-5 Historic preservation 2-225
Frontage 25-1-5 Historic properties 2-225
Fuel cell electric vehicle 24-245.4, Historic structure 27-12
25-1-5 Hive 4-5-3
Fully shielded 14-51 Home improvement center 25-1-5
Functional forests 19-59 Home occupation 25-1-5
Functionally dependent use 27-12 Homeownership counselor 11-3
Funeral home or funeral parlor 25-1-5 Honeybee 4-5-3
Funeral services 25-1-5 Hospital 25-1-5
Future width lines 25-1-5 Hotel 8-2, 14-20, 25-1-5
Gang cesspool 21-2 Household hennery 25-1-5
Garage 5B-2-1(d) Housing infrastructure costs 2-235
Garbage 21-2 Humane society 4-1-1
Garbage, properly shredded 21-2 Hurricane-prone regions 5A-3-25
General floodplain 27-12 Hydraulic fracturing 14-120
Genetic engineering 14-91 IAPMO 5F-1-6
Genetically engineered 14-129 IBC 5A-1-6
Gerrymander 36-1 ICC 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, 5E-1-6
Gifts 2-161 ICC section 5E-1-6
Golf cart 24-176 Ideal council district’s population 36-1
IECC 5E-1-6
Golf cart crossing 24-176
Illuminated sign 3-3
Golf course maintenance vehicle 24-176
Immediate family member 2-82
Governmental entity or agency 30-3
Immediate vicinity of a project 25-2-46
Grading 10-1
Grant 2-136 Import 17-2-2
Graphic design 3-3 Improvement area 32-16
Grease 21-2 Improvement district 12-1
Grease traps 21-2 In-kind sponsorship 2-238
Gross negligence 2-167 Incidental expense 32-16
Ground sign 3-3 Incidental expenses of a district 35-1
Group living facility 25-1-5 Incidentals 12-1
Group of structures 5A-3-26 Income 2-91.1
Grubbing 10-1 Increment 21-38
Guaranteed borrower 21-38 Indigenous Hawaiian architecture
Guest house 25-1-5 structures 5A-3-26
Guest ranch 25-1-5 Indirect lighting 3-3
Guided bicycle tour 6-8 Individual 14-51
SUPP. 19 (1-2026)
I-16
DEFINITIONS
Industrial wastes 21-2
Lobbying 2-91.3
Infiltration 21-2
Lobbyist 2-91.3
Inflow 21-2
Local mitigation 25-2-46
Insert 35-60 Location 35-60
Insignia of approval 5B-3-22 Lodge 25-1-5
Inspection 2-5 Lodging unit 8-2
Install 35-60 Loft 5B-3-3
Installation 5B-3-22 Loitering 7-1-1
Integrated preparedness plan 7-1-1 Long-term commercial agricultural
Integrated solid waste management use dedication 19-2
(ISWM) 20-1-3 Long-term rental 19-2
Intensive agriculture 19-2 Long-term resilience 2-247
Intentionally 1-11, 14-74 Lot 3-3, 23-3, 25-1-5, 34-3
Interior lot line 25-1-5 Lot line 25-1-5
International building code 5-1-5 Lot width 25-1-5
Intersection 24-3 Lower-income household 2-75
Intoxicating liquor 13-8 Lowest floor 27-12
Inundation level 5D-1-6 Lowest law enforcement priority 14-98
Issuing agency 24-242 Machine or device for reproducing sound
Junkyard 25-1-5 14-17
Kailua Industrial Subdivision 3-3 Main 21-2
Kailua Village core 3-3 Main building 25-1-5
Kennel 25-1-5 Major disaster 5-7-3
Kitchen 25-1-5 Majority 35-1
Knowingly 14-74 Manager 23-3
Kuleana land 19-89.5 Manufacture 5B-3-22
Land mobile radio system 7-1-1 Manufactured home 27-12
Land or parcel of land 35-1 Manufactured home park or subdivision
Land surveyor 10-1 27-12
Land use 25-1-5 Manufacturing, processing and
packaging, general 25-1-5
Landing platform 5B-3-3
Manufacturing, processing and
Landowner or owner of land 32-16, 35-1
packaging, light 25-1-5
Landscaping 19-80
Marginal access street or service road
Lateral 21-2
Law enforcement officer 14-115 23-3
Lease 2-110 Marijuana 14-98
Legislative action 2-91.3 Market value 19-2, 27-12
Levee 27-12 Marquee 3-3
Levee system 27-12 Marquee sign 3-3
Level of service 25-2-46 Materials 20-1-3
License 17-2-2 May 1-4
Limited common element 23-122 Mayor 1-4, 2-225
Litter 14-141, 24-161 Mean sea level 27-12
Livestock 4-1-1, 25-1-5 Medical clinic 25-1-5
Livestock production 25-1-5
SUPP. 20 (7-2026)
I-17
DEFINITIONS
Meeting facility 25-1-5
Net taxable real property 19-90
Minimum building site area 23-122
Networked 25-1-5
Minimum necessary 27-12
New construction 17-1-4, 27-12
Minimum risk products and methods New manufactured home park or
15-91 subdivision 27-12
Minor 13-8 Newspaper 14-141
Minor street 23-3 NFPA 5D-1-6, 17-1-4
Nightclub 14-20
Minority population 36-1
Mitigation 7-1-1, 25-2-46 Non-mineral sunscreen 14-30
Mobile dwelling 25-1-5 Nonconforming building or parcel
Mobile electronic device 24-167.1 25-1-5
Mobile home 6-25 Nonconforming use 25-1-5
Mobile home park 6-25 Nondedicated agricultural use
Mobility device 15-78 assessment 19-2
Moderate-income household 2-75 Nonprofit or limited distribution
Monetary gain 19-77 mortgager 19-87
Month 1-4 Nonprofit organization 2-110, 2-136,
Moped 24-3 2-247
Mortuary 25-1-5 Oath 1-4
Motor vehicle 24-3 Obnoxious substance 14-7
Motorcycle 24-3 Obstruction 27-12
Motorscooter 24-3 Occupancy 25-2-46
Mountain 34-3 Occupant 1-4
Movie or television production 17-2-2 Occupation 24-221
Multi-hazard mitigation plan 7-1-1 Occupiable space 5E-2-1(b)
Multifamily dwelling 5-1-5, 14-20 Off-leash area 15-78
Multiple loading 18-31 Office of Housing and Community
Multiple-family development or Development (OHCD) 11-3
development 34-3 Officer 1-4, 2-82
Multiple-family dwelling 25-1-5 Official act 2-82, 24-3
Official action 2-82
Must 1-4
Official authority 2-82
Naloxone 6-40
Official County street name 22-1.2
Native forests 19-59
Official traffic-control device 24-3
Natural outlet 21-2
NEC 5D-1-6 On-leash area 15-78
Negligently 4-1-1 One-hundred-year flood 27-12
Neighborhood electric vehicle 24-245.4, One-hundred-year floodplain 27-12
25-1-5 One mile 14-113
Neighborhood watch 14-67 One person, one vote 36-1
Neighborhood watch sign 14-67 Open air 14-129
Nepotism 2-136 Open areas 15-66
Net free vent area 5-84 Open spaces 19-80
Net taxable buildings 19-90 Open to the public 14-20
Net taxable lands 19-90 Operate 1-4
SUPP. 19 (1-2026)
I-18
DEFINITIONS
Operate a motor vehicle 24-167.1 Personal care service 5A-2-1(d)
Operator or driver 24-3 Personal services establishment 25-1-5
Orchards 19-2 Pesticide 15-91
Ordinance of annexation 35-1 pH 21-2
Ordinance of consideration 35-1 Picnicker 15-3
Ordinance terminating the district 35-1 Picnicking 15-3
Ordinances 1-4 Piggery 25-1-5
Others 3-3 Placard 24-242
Outdoor lighting fixture 14-51 Place of public accommodation 25-1-5
Outside plant 19-53.1 Plan 36-1
Overburden 10-1 Plan approval 25-1-5
Owner 1-4, 4-1-1, 5-1-5, 12-1, 19-48, Plan lines for future streets 25-1-5
19-58, 19-80, 21-38, 24-3 Planning commission 28-5, 34-3
Owner-builder 5-1-5, 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, Planning director 22-1.2
5C-1-6 Plant or structure 19-53.1
Packing 36-1 Plant pestilence 14-129
Painted window signs 3-3 Plastic checkout bag 20-1-3
Paratransit service 18-94 Plasticity 10-1
Park area 15-3 Plat 23-3
Park or parking 24-3 Plug 25-1-5
Parking permit 24-242 Plumbing work 5-1-5, 5F-1-6
Parks and playgrounds 8-2 Pole trailer 24-3
Parkway 23-3 Police officer 4-1-1, 14-67, 24-3
Partially shielded 14-51 Political party 2-121
Participant 14-168 Polystyrene foam 20-1-3
Passenger car 24-3 Portable appliances 5-1-5, 5D-1-6
Passenger for hire 18-31 Portable sign 3-3
Pasture and slow rotation forestry 19-2 Poultry 4-1-1
Pedestrian 24-3 Practicable 36-1
Pedestrian way 3-3, 23-3, 25-1-5
Pre-existing lot 23-3
Pedicab 24-186.2 Preceding and following 1-4
Permanent 17-2-2 Premium 12-1
Permanent fireworks storage building or Prepared food 20-1-3
structure 17-2-2 Prevention 7-1-1
Permanent resident 36-1 Primary airport 25-1-5
Permit 5-1-5, 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, Primary frontal dune 27-12
5D-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6, 17-2-2, 35-60 Principal 30-3
Permit period 35-60 Principal structure 27-12
Permittee 10-1, 35-60 Private entity 24-242
Perquisite 2-136 Private garage 5B-2-1(d)
Person 1-4, 2-91.3, 2-167, 2-238, 3-3, Private, nondedicated, non-surrendered
4-1-1, 5-1-5, 5A-1-6, 5B-1-6, 5C-1-6, roads 14-160
5D-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6, 6-25, 14-45, Private premises 14-141
14-91, 14-129, 14-137, 14-154, 22-1.2, Private road 20-1-3
23-3, 30-3, 34-12 Private road or private driveway 24-3
Person with a disability 24-242
SUPP. 20 (7-2026)
I-19
DEFINITIONS
Private security officer 14-115
Publication dispensing rack space or
Private street 14-80, 23-3
space 35-60
Professional 2-225
Publication dispensing rack space
Program 2-238, 14-168 permits 22-1.2
Prohibited materials 20-01-03 Publisher 35-60
Project 23-122 Puppy 15-78
Project area 25-2-46 Pyrotechnic composition or pyrotechnic
Project costs 33-2 contents 17-2-2
Projecting sign 3-3 Qualified business 31-2
Proof of age 14-137 Qualified households 11-3
Property 19-2, 19-53.1, 33-2 Qualified person 5D-1-6
Property for hire 18-31 Qualified resident 11-3
Property or real property 14-154, 19-2 Qualified returning student 11-3
Property owner 14-154 Qualified worker 11-3
Proprietor 1-4 Radioactive material or substance 14-45
Protection 7-1-1 Reachable 25-1-5
Protective eyewear 24-3 Real property 2-110, 19-2
Provide land in perpetuity 8-2 Real property owned and occupied as a
Provisional tax increment district 33-2 principal home 19-71
Provocation 4-1-1 Reallocation 35-60
Public access 34-3 Rear lot line 25-1-5
Public highway(s) 6-8, 18-1, 20-01-03, Rear yard 25-1-5
34-3 Reasonable assumptions 25-2-46
Public holiday 24-3 Recombinant DNA 14-91
Public mountain area 34-3 Reconstructed vehicle 24-3
Public place 1-4, 13-8, 14-74, 14-141 Recoverable expenses 2-167, 14-152
Public property 20-01-03 Recovery 7-1-1
Public purpose 2-136 Recreational activity 34-3
Public recreation 19-80 Recreational area 15-3
Public sewer 21-2 Recreational facilities 15-66
Recreational vehicle 15-3, 27-12
Public shoreline area 34-3
Recyclable 20-01-03
Public street and public highway 34-3
Recycling center 25-1-5
Public thoroughfare 24-176
Red flag warning 17-2-2
Public use, public building and public
structure 25-1-5 Redistribution 17-2-2
Public utilities 19-53.1 Redistricting 36-1
Public utility 5A-3-3, 19-89 Redistricting cycle 36-1
Public works or public improvements Refuse 14-149
33-2 Region 36-1
Publication 2-105, 35-60 Register or registration 14-129
Publication dispenser permits 22-3.1 Regulatory employee 2-91.1
Publication dispensing device 35-60 Regulatory floodway 27-12
Publication dispensing rack enclosure or Regulatory inspection 5-1-5
enclosure 35-60 Release 14-91
Publication dispensing rack insert 35-60
SUPP. 20 (7-2026)
I-20
DEFINITIONS
Remnant 2-110
Sedimentation 10-1
Removable windshield placard 24-242
Self-directed revocable living trust
Rentable unit 25-1-5
21-38
Repair establishment, major 25-1-5 Self-storage facility 25-1-5
Repair establishment, minor 25-1-5 Semi-trailer 24-3
Repetitive loss structure 27-12 Senior citizen 18-1
Rescue operation 2-167 Separation 5A-3-26
Reserve strip 23-3 Serious bodily injury 4-1-1
Residence 14-113 Serious injury 4-1-1
Resident population 8-2 Service bureau 2-121
Residential care/assisted living facilities Service business or calling 31-2
5A-2-1(d) Setback 5A-3-26
Residential district 3-3, 24-3 Sewage 21-2
Residential tier one property 19-90 Sewage treatment plant 21-2
Residential tier three property 19-90 Sewage works, sewer system, or sewer
Residential tier two property 19-90 21-2
Response 7-1-1 Sewer system improvement district 12-1
Responsible department 12-1 Shall 1-4
Responsible director or manager 12-1 Shared-ride taxi 18-31
Responsible party 5-1-5 Shared-use or multi-use park 15-78
Resort area 25-1-5 Sheet flow area 27-12
Resort subdivision 23-3 Shell, cartridge, or bomb 14-7
Restaurant 14-20, 25-1-5 Shipper 17-2-2
Retail establishment 25-1-5 Shoreline 34-3
Retail tobacco store 14-20 Short-term commercial agricultural use
Reversed corner lot 23-3 dedication 19-2
Reversed frontage lot 23-3 Short-term vacation rental 25-1-5
Rider 18-94 Side yard 25-1-5
Right-of-way 23-3, 24-3 Sidewalk 1-4, 22-1.2, 23-3, 24-3, 35-60
Riverine 27-12 Sidewalk use permits 22-3.1
Sign 3-3
Road maintenance organization
Single-family dwelling 19-2, 25-1-5
19-104.1(d)
Single stack vent system 5F-2-1(c)
Road taxi stand 18-31
Road tractor 24-3 Siren 24-3
Roadway 22-1.2, 23-3, 24-3 Site 5B-3-22
Roof sign 3-3 Sleeping unit 5B-2-1(d)
Safety glass 18-1 Smoke or smoking 14-20
Safety zone 24-3 Socio-economic group 36-1
Sand dunes 27-12 Soil amendments 19-2
Sanitary engineer 23-3 Soil and water conservation districts
Sanitary landfill 20-01-03 10-1
Sanitary sewer 21-2 Solar water heater 19-2
School 25-1-5 Soliciting 14-74
School bus 18-56, 24-3 Solid tire 24-3
School bus operator 18-56 Solid waste 20-01-03
Section 5A-1-6, 5E-1-6, 5F-1-6
SUPP. 20 (7-2026)
I-21
DEFINITIONS
Solid waste management 20-01-03 Subject roads 14-160
Special activity permits 22-3.1 Substantial bodily injury 4-1-1
Special duty 2-171 Substantial damage 5-3-3, 27-12
Special event 25-1-5 Substantial improvement 27-12
Special flood hazard area 5A-4-2, Successional forests 19-59
5B-4-2, 5C-4-2, 5D-3-2, 5F-3-2, 27-12 Sunscreen 14-30
Special hazard vehicle 24-3 Supplemental improvements 35-1
Special improvement, improvement, the Supplemental services and improvement
making of a special improvement, area 35-1
make any special improvement 12-1 Supplemental services and
Special inspection 5-1-5 improvements 35-1
Special interest areas 15-66 Surveyor 23-3, 25-1-5
Special license plates 24-242 Suspended solids 21-2
Special mobile equipment 24-3 SWD 20-01-03
Specially constructed vehicle 24-3 SWD facility 20-01-03
Speed hump 14-160, 22-1.2 Swill 14-149
Speed limit 24-3 Table 5A-1-6
Sponsor 2-238 Targeted area 33-2
Sponsorship 2-238 Tax increment 33-2
Sponsorship agreement 2-238 Tax increment bonds 33-2
Sponsorship recognition 2-238 Tax increment district or district 33-2
Stakeholder preparedness review 7-1-1 Tax increment financing plan or
Stand or standing 24-3 financing plan 33-2
Standard of fairness principles 36-1 Tax increment fund or fund 33-2
Start of construction 27-12 Tax year 19-47
State 1-4, 2-225, 20-01-03, 27-12 Taxi or taxicab 18-1
State credit union 19-89.2 Taxicab 18-1, 18-31, 24-3
State fire code 17-2-2 Taxicab company 18-31
State of disaster or emergency 7-1-1 Taxicab driver 18-31
Statutes 1-4
Telecommunication antenna 25-1-5
Sterilized dog 4-1-1 Telecommunication tower or tower
Stockpiling 10-1 25-1-5
Stop (when required) 24-3 Temporary fireworks storage building or
Stop or stopping (when prohibited) 24-3 structure 17-2-2
Store 14-45, 17-2-2 Temporary painted window sign 3-3
Storm drainage facility 12-1 Temporary removable windshield
Stray 4-1-1 placard 24-242
Street 1-4, 3-3, 14-80, 22-1.2, 23-3, 24-3, Temporary sign 3-3
25-1-5 Tenant 1-4
Street frontage 3-3, 25-1-5 Theater 25-1-5
Street plug 23-3 Threat and hazard identification and
Structural observation 5A-2-1(d) risk assessment 7-1-1
Structure 5-1-5, 25-1-5, 27-12 Through highway 24-3
Structures 15-66 Through lot 23-3
Student 18-1
Time share unit 25-1-5
Subdivided land 23-3
Subdivider 8-2, 23-3
Subdivision 8-2, 21-2, 34-3
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DEFINITIONS
Tiny house 5B-3-3
Wall 3-3
Titanium dioxide 14-30
Wall sign 3-3
Tobacco product 14-20, 14-137
Warehousing 25-1-5
Total assessed value 33-2 Warning point 7-1-1
Total deviation 36-1 Water surface elevation 27-12
Totally disabled 19-75 Water system improvement district
Tour vehicle 24-3 12-1
Tow or tow-away zone 24-3 Water-tight 5A-4-2, 5B-4-2, 5C-4-2,
Toy rifle 13-11 5D-3-2
Traffic 24-3 Watercourse 1-4, 27-12
Traffic color compliant 14-51 Week 1-4
Traffic-control signal 24-3 Wholesaling and distribution 25-1-5
Trailer 24-3 Window 3-3
Transport 14-45 Window sign 3-3
Transportation facilities 25-2-46 Workforce Investment Act of 1998 1-4
Trauma 37-1-3 Worse than the acceptable level of
Trauma informed 37-1-3 service 25-2-46
Truck 24-3 Writing and written 1-4
Truck tractor 24-3 Yard 25-1-5
Turn around area 24-3 Year 1-4, 17-2-34
Unallocated publication dispensing rack Zinc oxide 14-30
space 35-60 Zone A 27-12
Unassigned fund balance 2-12.4 Zone A99 27-12
Uncollectible account 2-108 Zone AE 27-12
Unconditioned floor area 5E-2-1(b) Zone AH 27-12
Unconditioned space 5E-2-1(b) Zone AO 27-12
Under the influence 14-115 Zone D 27-12
Undergrowth 14-149 Zone V 27-12
Unguided bicycle tour 6-8 Zone VE 27-12
Unit 17-2-2, 23-122 Zone X (shaded) 27-12
Zone X (unshaded) 27-12
United States census year 36-1
University 25-1-5
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
Unoccupied unit 21-2
MANAGEMENT
Unsafe flora 14-149
UPC 5F-1-6 See also DIRECTOR OF
Use 25-1-5 ENVIRONMENTAL
Use or using 24-167.1 MANAGEMENT;
Variance 27-12 ENVIRONMENTAL
Vehicle 15-3, 22-1.2, 24-3 MANAGEMENT
Very low-income household 2-75 COMMISSION
Vicious dog 4-1-1 Composition of department 2-199
Violation 27-12 Divisions 2-203
Violator 22-1.2 Enforcement 2-204
Vote dilution 36-1 Penalties 2-205, 2-206
Waiting time 18-31
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DEPARTMENTOFENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Powers, duties, and functions 2-202
Functions and duties 2-40
Under supervision of managing director
Under supervision of managing
2-7
director 2-7
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND
See also DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; DEVELOPMENT
FINANCES See also DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
Under supervision of managing director AND DEVELOPMENT;
2-7 SUSTAINABILITY ACTION
COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
Purpose 2-36
RESOURCES
Under supervision of managing
See also DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
director 2-7
RESOURCES
Under commission and administrative DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY
supervision of managing See also WATER SUPPLY, MANAGER-
director 2-7
CHIEF ENGINEER
Under commission and administrative
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
supervision of managing director 2-7
TECHNOLOGY
See also DIRECTOR OF
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
INFORMATION
See also PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TECHNOLOGY Amendment, cancellation,
Under supervision of managing satisfaction 30-9
director 2-7 Application, approval process 30-5
Authority of mayor’s office 30-4
DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL Community development and general
See also DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT plan compliance 30-8
OF LIQUOR CONTROL Enforcement 30-10
Under commission and administrative Provisions 30-7
Recordation, filing 30-12
supervision of managing director 2-7
Termination and breach 30-6
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF
RECREATION
See also DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND LIQUOR CONTROL
RECREATION See also DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR
Charges and fees, authority to levy 2-59 CONTROL
Penalty 2-60 Order of succession to office of
Powers and authority 2-53 mayor 2-8
Under commission and administrative
supervision of managing director 2-7
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
See also DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Divisions 2-41
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DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
MANAGEMENT
See also DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
See also DEPARTMENT OF
WORKS
ENVIRONMENTAL Duties 2-39
MANAGEMENT Under supervision of managing
Appointments, qualifications 2-201 director 2-7
Under supervision of managing
director 2-7 DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
See also DEPARTMENT OF
See also DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE;
RESEARCH AND
FINANCES
DEVELOPMENT
Annual revenue report to council 2-12.6
Order of succession to office of
Bond required 2-2
mayor 2-8
Change orders and contract Under supervision of managing
supplements, notification to the director 2-7
council 2-12.3
Fund balance 2-12.4
DISABLED
Order of succession to office of
Blind person
mayor 2-8
See REAL PROPERTY
Permit fees, refund of 2-12
TAXES – EXEMPTIONS
Under supervision of managing
Deaf person
director 2-7
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES –
Warrants, issuance 2-11
EXEMPTIONS
Paratransit service
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
See also DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN Parking for persons with disabilities
RESOURCES See TRAFFIC
Order of succession to office of mayor DISABLED PERSONS
2-8 DISASTERS
See also CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
Under commission and administrative
Disaster relief funds 2-248
supervision of managing director 2-7
Remission of taxes in certain disasters
19-36
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
See also DEPARTMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
INFORMATION See CODE OF ETHICS
TECHNOLOGY Y CONDU
Under supervision of managing DOG PARKS
Designation of parks 15-80
director 2-7
Facility schedule 15-89
Handlers
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND
liability 15-81
RECREATION
responsibilities 15-85
See PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR
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DOGPARKS
Regulations
recognition 2-242
alcohol, drugs, food 15-82
Gifts or donations, process to accept
dog behavior 15-86
community benefit assessment, land
dog license, fees 15-87 use approval condition 2-162.1
noise-producing devices 15-83 money, securities, or personal
vaccinations 15-84 property 2-162
Violation, penalty 15-88 other real property 2-162.2
DOGS DOOR-TO-DOOR SALESMEN
See also ANIMALS; SeePEDDLERS, CANVASSERS AND
DOG PARKS; SOLICITORS
DOGS, DANGEROUS
Female dogs 4-4-24 DRAINAGE
Injuring or poisoning dogs 4-4-28 See EROSION AND
Leash required, public places 4-4-29 SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
License fees 4-4-1
Noisy dogs 4-4-25, 4-4-26
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Redemption of seized dogs after sale
4-4-23
ELECTIONS
Seizure of dogs
See FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES AND
by officers 4-4-21
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST;
by others 4-4-22
VOTER REGISTRATION
Stray, penalty for allowing 4-4-30
INFORMATION
Strayed or stolen dogs 4-4-27
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
DOGS, DANGEROUS
Charging stations, parking 15-26,
See also DOGS
25-4-54.1, 25-4-54.2
Dangerous dogs, when may be slain
4-4-31
ELECTRICAL CODE
Enforcement, penalties 4-4-34 to 4-4-36,
See also CONSTRUCTION
4-9-1
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;
Negligent failure to control 4-4-32
PLUMBING CODE
Negligent failure to control,
Compliance required 5D-1-7
habitual 4-4-33
Inspections
See CONSTRUCTION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
See FAMILY VIOLENCE ADVISORY
National electrical code, 2017 Edition
COMMISSION
adopted by reference 5D-2-1
amendments to 5D-2-1
DONATIONS
Permits
See also GIFTS
See CONSTRUCTION
Commercial sponsorships 2-239
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
agreement 2-241
exclusions 2-240
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ELECTRICALCODE
Scope of chapter 5D-1-3
Chapters 20, 21, review amendments
Special flood hazard areas, electrical
2-207
work within 5D-3-1
Generally 2-207
Membership, tenure 2-207
EMPLOYEES OF COUNTY Powers, duties 2-207
See OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
ENERGY CONTROL
See ENERGY CONSERVATION Appeals 10-6
CODE;
Drainage 10-25
NUCLEAR ENERGY;
Exclusions 10-3
REAL PROPERTY TAXES
General conditions and specifications
10-16, 10-18 to 10-26
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Grading, grubbing, stockpiling
See also CONSTRUCTION operations 10-9, 10-26
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; Hazardous conditions 10-2
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
Inspections 10-17
CONSERVATION CODE
Liability 10-7
Permits
Compliance required 5E-1-7
Inspections application 10-10
See CONSTRUCTION conditions and limitations 10-12
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE denial, suspension or revocation
International energy conservation code, 10-14, 10-15
2015 Edition expiration 10-13
adopted by reference 5E-2-1 fees 10-11
amendments to 5E-2-1 required 10-9
Permits Recovery of cost 10-4
See CONSTRUCTION Violation, penalty 10-8
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Waivers 10-5
Scope of chapter 5E-1-3
ETHICS
See BOARD OF ETHICS;
ENTERPRISE ZONES
CODE OF ETHICS
Amendment 31-5
County incentives 31-6
Duration and other requirements 31-4 EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS
Nomination and designation 31-3 See EROSION AND
Real property tax exemptions SEDIMENTATION CONTROL;
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS
EXCEPTIONAL TREES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
See also ARBORIST ADVISORY
COMMISSION
COMMITTEE
See also DEPARTMENT OF
Exceptional trees list 14-65
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FAMILY VIOLENCE ADVISORY
See MAYOR COMMISSION
Specific departments Membership, tenure 2-184
Powers, duties 2-183, 2-187
EXISTING BUILDING CODE
See also BUILDING CODE; FARM SUBDIVISIONS
CONSTRUCTION See SUBDIVISION CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE; FARMERS MARKETS
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING Permit, fee 15-73
CODE; Sites
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING farmers market facility schedule
BUILDING CODE; 15-72
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING map 15-71
CODE Time limits 15-70
Compliance required 5C-1-7
Inspections FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
See CONSTRUCTION Created 2-133
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
International existing building code, FINANCES
2018 Edition See also DEPARTMENT OF
adopted by reference 5C-2-1 FINANCE;
amendments to 5C-2-1 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE;
Permits FUNDS;
See CONSTRUCTION NONPROFIT
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ORGANIZATIONS
Scope of chapter 5C-1-3 Comprehensive annual financial report
Special flood hazard areas, 2-12.4
building work within 5C-4-1 Encumbrances 2-12.1
Violation, enforcement Fiscal impact statements 2-12.7
Funds
See CONSTRUCTION
See Specific funds
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Gifts
See GIFTS
EXPENSES
Rescue expense recovery Lien parity 2-12.2
See FINANCES Payment to County, subsequently
dishonored 2-134
Revenue report 2-12.6
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Uncollectible accounts 2-109
FINANCES
FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING
Construction permit required 5-3-2
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES AND
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES AND
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
See also FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS;
Generally 2-91.1
FIRE CHIEF;
FIRE CODE;
FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS FIRE COMMISSION;
See also FIRE CHIEF; FIRE DEPARTMENT,
FIRE CODE; VOLUNTEER;
FIREWORKS CODE FIREWORKS CODE
Appeals 17-3-4 Under fire commission and
Established 17-3-2
administrative supervision of
Membership, tenure 17-3-2
managing director 2-7
Powers, duties, functions 17-3-3 Volunteer and regular fire departments,
coordination 2-21
FIRE CHIEF
See also FIRE CODE; FIRE DEPARTMENT, VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT; Benefits 2-23
FIRE DEPARTMENT, extent of coverage 2-24
VOLUNTEER; Coordination with regular fire
FIREWORKS CODE department 2-21
Appeals of decisions County fire-fighting equipment
See FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS 2-22
Appointment, qualifications 2-13 Created 2-16
See also FIRE COMMISSION Fire chief, head of 2-17
Head of volunteer fire department 2-17 Medical expenses, volunteers who are
Powers, duties, functions 2-14 not members of volunteer fire
Under fire commission and department 2-26
administrative supervision of Mileage reimbursement 2-20
managing director 2-7 Organization 2-19
Volunteer fire stations 2-16.1
FIRE CODE Wages, computation 2-25
See also FIRE DEPARTMENT;
FIREARMS, WEAPONS, AND
FIREWORKS CODE
EXPLOSIVES
Installation requirements
See also FIREWORKS CODE
Hawai‘i State Fire Code 2018
Edition, adopted, as amended Explosives and fireworks restrictions
17-1-21 parks, recreational facilities 15-10
NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2018 Edition, Firearms
adopted, as amended 17-1-21 carrying while intoxicated
Permits 17-1-5 14-119
duty to inform law enforcement upon
contact 14-119.1
FIRE COMMISSION
See also FIRE CHIEF; license to carry concealed and
FIRE DEPARTMENT unconcealed 14-117
Membership 2-15
Powers, duties, functions 2-15.1
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FIREARMS,WEAPONS,AND
EXPLOSIVES
parks, recreational facilities 15-12
FLOOD CONTROL
sensitive places, prohibitions 14-118
See FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Obnoxious substances
agency FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
permit required 14-10 Appeals 27-31
storage and transportation 14-12 Applicability of chapter 27-5
possession and use Basis 27-6
exceptions 14-9 Compliance required
prohibited 14-8 building permit 27-14
vendors certificate of occupancy 27-14
deliveries and records 14-14 generally 27-7
licenses required 14-13 grading permit 27-14
Toy rifles, use by minors prohibited laws and regulations, other 27-8
13-12 Encroachment, obstruction removal
, WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES by county, costs 27-38
FIREWORKS CODE notice to owner 27-37
Aerial fireworks, display fireworks, Enforcement
articles pyrotechnic 17-2-44 administrative order 27-34
Appeals criminal enforcement 27-36
See FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS injunctive relief 27-35
Enforcement, penalties 17-2-61 notice of violation 27-33
Explosives prohibited in parks 15-10 right to enter 27-32
Firecrackers 17-2-42 Floodplain administrator
Fireworks for cultural purposes 17-2-43 director of public works, designated
General prohibitions 17-2-21 administrator 27-15
Importation and exportation duties, responsibilities 27-16
inspection 17-2-52 Interpretation of provisions 27-9
notification 17-2-51 Maps, interpretation 27-16
storage 17-2-53 Methods 27-4
Licenses Nonconforming structures 27-13
Permit review 27-16
application process 17-2-33
Standards
general provisions 17-2-32
certification 27-17
requirements 17-2-36
coastal high hazard areas 27-23
when required 17-2-31
Minors construction, special flood hazard
liability of parents or guardians areas 27-18
17-2-23 drainage facilities, development
prohibited conduct 17-2-22 near 27-25
Permits floodways 27-22
application process 17-2-46 general floodplain 27-24
general provisions 17-2-45 manufactured homes 27-21
not required 17-2-41 storm drainage 27-26
types 17-2-41 subdivisions 27-20
FLAMMABLES utilities 27-19
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FLOODPLAINMANAGEMENT
Variances
VEHICLE DISPOSAL FUND;
application
WORKFORCE INNOVATION
criteria, issuance 27-27 AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
form, content 27-28
review 27-29 FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
Warning and disclaimer of liability See PARADES AND PROCESSIONS
27-10
Watercourse alteration, relocation 27-16
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LOLAIN MANAGEMENT
FUNDS
GARBAGE AND TRASH
See BUDGET STABILIZATION
See also ABANDONED OR DERELICT
FUND;
VEHICLES;
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF
DISTRICT BOND FUND;
ENVIRONMENTAL
CEMETERY FUND;
MANAGEMENT;
COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM
LITTERING;
REVOLVING FUND;
NUISANCES;
COUNTY SEWER FUND;
PLASTIC BAGS;
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD
FUND;
CONTAINERS;
GENERAL EXCISE TAX FUND;
PROPERTY NUISANCE;
GEOTHERMAL ASSET FUND;
RECYCLABLE OR
GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION
COMPOSTABLE FOOD
AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE WARE;
BENEFITS FUND;
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
KULAIMANO ELDERLY
Clearing refuse on occupied and
RENTAL HOUSING SPECIAL
unoccupied lots, by County
FUND;
complaint by adjacent or abutting
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
owner 14-151
FUNDS;
cost 14-152
ULI EKAHI RENTAL
when required 14-150
HOUSING SPECIAL FUND;
Disposal permit
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE,
fee schedule 20-04-04
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
fees 20-04-01
PRESERVATION FUND;
required 20-03-02
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE,
Parks and recreational area restrictions
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
15-30
PRESERVATION
Refuse disposal, compliance with
MAINTENANCE FUND;
department rules 20-03-01
SELF-INSURANCE FUND;
Salvage of refuse restricted 20-03-04
SEWER CONNECTION
Solid waste fees
RESERVE FUND;
collection 20-04-02
SOLID WASTE FUND;
generally 20-04-01
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
schedule 20-04-04
REVOLVING FUND;
Violation, penalty 20-02-21 to 20-02-23
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GENERAL EXCISE TAX FUND
GENERAL EXCISE TAX FUND
GIFTS
Administration 2-235
See also DONATIONS
Creation 2-234
Officer or employee
prohibited, when 2-91.4
GENERAL PLAN reporting 2-91.5
Contents, location 2-31
“County general plan” defined 23-3 GOLF CARTS
See TRAFFIC
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS
AND PLANTS
GOLF COURSES
Coffee and taro
See also ZONING
genetically engineered (transgenic)
Assessment of property taxes 19-56
coffee, unlawful 14-93
genetically engineered (transgenic)
GRADING, GRUBBING, AND
taro (kalo), unlawful 14-92
STOCKPILING
Generally
See EROSION AND
open air cultivation, propagation,
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL;
development, or testing unlawful
GRADING PERMITS
14-130
registration required 14-133
GRADING PERMITS
See EROSION AND
GEOTHERMAL ASSET FUND
SEDIMENTATION
Administration 2-176
CONTROL;
Creation 2-176
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY GRANTS
See also GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION See NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
AND COMMUNITY
BENEFITS PROGRAM; GRAVEYARDS
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING See CEMETERIES
POLICY
GUNS
Alternative energy improvements,
See also FIREARMS, WEAPONS,
real property tax exemptions
AND EXPLOSIVES
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES
Drilling, restrictions 14-114 Toy rifles, use by minors prohibited
13-12
GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION AND
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
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PROGRAM
Establishment 2-177
HANDBILLS, ETC.
Fund, expenditures from 2-181
Advertising in parks 15-27
Funding, source of 2-180
Distributing handbills 14-146
Geothermal relocation and community
benefits fund, creation 2-179
Purchase, sale of affected properties
2-178
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HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE
HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE
HITCHHIKING
Citation 1-1
Certain acts by pedestrians prohibited
Form of ordinances to amend 2-152
24-249
Publication 2-153 Prohibited in park and recreational
Revision, supplementation of Code areas
2-153 See PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
Rules of construction 1-2, 1-3, 1-5 FACILITIES, HITCHHIKING
Severability of unconstitutional
or invalid parts of code 1-9 HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR
See also OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
HAWAI‘I COUNTY CULTURAL
COMMUNITY
RESOURCES COMMISSION
DEVELOPMENT
Members, tenure 2-226
Duties 2-71
Nominations to Hawai‘i or national
Established 2-69
register of historic places 2-230 Powers 2-70
Powers, duties 2-229 Reports to council 11-19
Under supervision of managing
HAWAI‘I COUNTY WATER USE AND
director 2-7
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Adoption 29-2
HOUSING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Amendments 29-3
POLICY
Plan review 29-4
Buyer of finished lots 11-10
Credits
HAWAIIAN ARCHITECTURE earning affordable housing credits
See BUILDING CODE, INDIGENOUS 11-5
HAWAIIAN ARCHITECTURE transfer of credits 11-15
STRUCTURES Density bonus 11-8
Eligibility criteria 11-13
HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE Housing policy objectives 11-2
Spelling 2-5.1 Rental price of units 11-11
Requirements
affordable housing 11-4
HELE-ON BUS
satisfaction of 11-5
See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Sales
HELE-ON KAKO‘O PARATRANSIT lots and units 11-9
SERVICE resale restrictions 11-14
See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION sales price 11-7
Section 201G, HRS, projects 11-16
HIGHWAYS
HOUSING AGENCY
See DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
Council members 2-66
WORKS;
Created, scope of authority 2-66
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Powers 2-68
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HOUSING, FUNDS AND
CONTRACTS
HOUSING, FUNDS AND CONTRACTS owner of undivided interest 12-39
See also COUNTY HOUSING payment of installments 12-34
PROGRAM REVOLVING purchase at sale 12-41
FUND sale for default 12-40
Generally sale of land by director; terms
contracts, signing 2-73 12-43
federal funds 2-72 Finance and payment
special funds 2-75.1 contents of bonds 12-45
Revolving fund errors in computation of amount
created 2-74 due 12-57
use 2-75 execution, payment 12-46
General obligation bonds
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING POLICY exemption from certain
Enforcement 14-125, 14-126 requirements 12-48
Prohibited 14-121 improvement bonds, authorized
Violation 14-123 12-44
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING POLICY issuance 12-47
not chargeable against general
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revenue 12-56
payment due upon maturity 12-54
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
payment to contractors 12-53
See BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
place to pay 12-52
DISTRICTS;
reserve fund 12-50
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
special assessment revolving fund
DISTRICTS, SPECIAL
12-47
IMPROVEMENT FINANCING;
special fund for administrative,
IMPROVEMENTS BY
pre-formation costs, and bond
ASSESSMENT;
payment 12-49
TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS
surplus, use of 12-49
tax exemptions 12-55.1
IMPROVEMENTS BY ASSESSMENT
General provisions
Assessments
authority to issue bond 12-2
amendments upon consolidation
costs advanced and borne by owners
or subdivision 12-30
and County 12-7
application for reduction 12-29
council powers 12-6
bonds 12-37
improvements outside of designated
certificate of balance 12-42
districts 12-4
due date 12-33
lands exempt from taxation 12-5
fixed by ordinance 12-29
lawsuits, limitation on time to
installment payments
sue 12-8
advance payments 12-35
method 12-2
collection expense 12-36
ratification and validation 12-9
election to pay by installment
taxation, land exempt from, costs
12-33
12-5
failure to pay 12-38
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Procedure
bonds, refunding 12-62
adoption of improvement by
council determination 12-61
resolution 12-10 initiation 12-59
assessment roll and description, petition by all owners 12-63
preliminary 12-27 protest 12-60
authorized improvements, notice
12-27 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
bidding, award of contract 12-24 DEPARTMENT
council, determination by 12-17 Under supervision of managing director
hearings, applicable proceedings 2-7
12-10, 12-27, 12-28
initiation of process by council, study INSPECTION
12-10 See Specific Subject
land acquisition 12-21 PECTION
maps INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
corrected map 12-27 See also BUILDING CODE
responsible director or manager to Adopted 5A-2-1
prepare map 12-19 Amendments 5A-2-1
notice of authorized improvement Appendices
12-27 adopted 5A-3-2
petition by one hundred percent of group U-agricultural buildings,
owners 12-16 appendix C 5A-3-2
petition by sixty percent of owners Hawai‘i hurricane sheltering
12-14 provisions for new construction,
petition by twenty percent of owners appendix U 5A-3-24
12-15 Hawai‘i wind design provisions for
petition for construction of special new construction, appendix W
improvements 12-14, 12-15 5A-3-25
plans and specifications to be indigenous Hawaiian architecture
furnished by cooperating structures, appendix X 5A-3-26
patio covers, appendix I 5A-3-2
department 12-20
thatch material on exterior of
protests, filing 12-12
report 12-11 buildings – protection against
resolution to define extent of exposure fires, appendix M
improvement 12-18 5A-3-23
termination of 12-28.1
waiver of objections 12-13 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
water systems CONSERVATION CODE
construction, inspections, costs See also ENERGY CONSERVATION
12-22 CODE
contract for off-site water facilities Adopted 5E-2-1
12-26 Amendments 5E-2-1
Refunding
authorized 12-58
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INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
BUILDING CODE
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING prohibited 3-61
BUILDING CODE Variances 3-56
See also EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Adopted 5C-2-1 KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN
Amendments 5C-2-1 COMMISSION
Membership, tenure 25-7-2
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL Powers, duties 25-7-4
CODE Purpose 25-7-1
See also RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Sign permits
CODE application review 3-53
Adopted 5B-2-1 guidelines 3-54
Amendments 5B-2-1 Sign variances
Appendices application review 3-53, 3-57
adopted 5B-3-2
appendix Q; tiny houses 5B-3-3 KULA‘IMANO ELDERLY RENTAL
appendix U; factory-built housing HOUSING SPECIAL FUND
5B-3-22 Created 2-75.1
KULEANA LAND
-- J --
Real property tax exemption
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES
JUNIOR POLICE OFFICERS
Injury
-- L --
financial aid to parents 2-51
reporting of injury, investigation
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
2-52
See OUTDOOR LIGHTING
-- K --
LAWSUITS
Pending suit or prosecution 1-8
KAILUA VILLAGE
Repeal of ordinance, effect on rights
See also KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN
accrued 1-7
COMMISSION; SIGNS
Settlement of claims 2-9
Boundaries 3-50, 25-7-1, 25-7-5
Recognized as special design district
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
3-49
See PLANNING COMMISSIONS,
Required 3-51
WINDWARD AND LEEWARD
Sign area, size 3-90
Signs, generally
LICENSES AND PERMITS
permits
Auctioneer’s licenses 6-34
applications 3-52
Building relocation 5-3-3
director action on application 3-55
Building work
Signs, standards
See CONSTRUCTION
elevation 3-59
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
exempt 3-62
Camping 15-43
number 3-60
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LICENSES AND PERMITS
Certificate of public convenience and
picnics, 15 persons or more 15-50
necessity, common carriers 18-6
public meetings and assemblies in
Construction permits
park areas 15-35
See CONSTRUCTION residing in 15-25
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE special events 15-36
County business licenses 6-29 Permit fees, refunds 2-12, 2-59
County-owned lands, temporary Plumbing work
occupancy of 2-119 See CONSTRUCTION
County streets, construction in 22-4.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Dog license 4-4-1 Publication dispenser permits
Drivers license and permit 24-20 22-3.5, 35-63
Electrical work Sewer system, connection to 21-25
See CONSTRUCTION Sidewalk use permit 22-3.7
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Sign permits
Factory-built housing 5-3-2 See SIGNS
Farmers market 15-73 Solid waste disposal 20-03-02
Fire code 17-1-5 Special activity permits 22-3.3
Firearms, explosives 14-10 Stockpiling work 10-9
Fires, kindling in park areas 15-13 Street closure 24-153.3
Fireworks Taxi stands 18-37.2
licenses 17-2-31 Taxicab
permits 17-2-41 driver’s permits 18-38
Funeral procession 24-153.1 license 18-37.1
Grading work 10-9 Temporary structures 5-3-4
Grubbing work 10-9 Tractors, special permits 24-119
Highways and rights-of-way, entrance Vehicle inspection stations 24-26
upon and occupancy of 2-119 Wastewater discharge into municipal
Intoxicating liquors, drinking or facility 21-29.1
displaying in public places 14-2 Zoning
Mobile home parks 6-26 cluster plan development 25-6-22
planned unit development 25-6-3
Newspaper stands or racks 22-3.5
special permit 25-4-7, 25-4-13,
Noise control permits 14-19.1
25-4-15, 25-5-52, 25-5-62, 25-5-72,
Parades 24-153.1
25-5-82
Parking
authorized vehicles, temporarily use permit 25-2-61
park in manner that is contrary to
chapter 24 24-201 LIQUOR CONTROL, DEPARTMENT
county building 24-236 Under commission and administrative
lifeguards, emergency vehicles supervision of managing director 2-7
24-201
loading or unloading at angle to curb LIQUOR CONTROL, DIRECTOR
24-206 Order of succession to office of mayor
persons with disabilities 24-244 2-8
stalls for construction 24-222 Under commission and administrative
Parks supervision of managing director 2-7
commercial activity in 15-20
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LITTERING
LITTERING MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
See also GARBAGE AND TRASH; See also MASS TRANSIT
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FACILITIES; Created 2-76
PROPERTY NUISANCE; Under supervision of managing director
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 2-7
Injurious substances on highways,
placing 24-156 MAYOR
Littering prohibited 14-142 Bond required 2-2
Penalty 14-148 Composition of office 2-6
Placement in receptables 14-142 Departments and heads under direct
Private premises, handbills 14-146 supervision 2-7
Private property, litter prohibited Office of the mayor 2-6
14-145 Order of succession 2-8
Sidewalks, merchants duty to keep clear
of litter 14-144 MINORS
Transporting See also ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES;
CURFEW;
litter defined 24-161
load to be secured 24-162 FIREWORKS CODE
vehicles, equipment 24-163 Parent or guardian
Violation 14-147 duty to accompany child under six,
on public street, exceptions 13-6,
LOBBYISTS 13-7
Registration 2-91.3 Toy rifles
See FIREARMS, WEAPONS,
LOITERING AND EXPLOSIVES
During emergency
impending disaster or disaster 7-2-2 MOBILE HOME PARKS
tsunami warning 7-2-1 Licenses required 6-26
Minors 13-1, 13-2
MONUMENTS
Destruction of monuments in parks,
-- M --
prohibited 15-28
MANAGING DIRECTOR
MO‘OHEAU PARK
See also OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
Bus terminal 18-21
Departments and heads under direct
Facility schedule 15-68.1
supervision 2-7
Farmers market 15-72
Office of the mayor 2-6
Intoxicating liquors prohibited 14-1
MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR
MOPEDS
See also MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
See TRAFFIC
Created 2-77
Duties 2-78
Under supervision of managing director
2-7
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MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX
MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX Permits
See VEHICLES O exemptions 14-19.2
THER generally 14-19.1
MOTORCYCLES penalty 14-19.3
See VEHICLES restrictions 14-18
Public areas
enforcement 14-19
MOUNTAIN AREA ACCESS
See PUBLIC ACCESS CODE
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FUNDS County grants
Administration 15-76 conditions for grant awards 2-138
Creation 15-74 conflict of interest 2-137, 2-138
eligible organizations 2-137
procedure for award 2-139
-- N --
records, reporting, and fiscal
requirements 2-142
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Real property disposition 2-120
See also ELECTRICAL CODE
Real property tax exemptions 19-77
Adopted 5D-2-1
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES
Amendments 5D-2-1
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
NUCLEAR ENERGY
NATIVE FORESTS
Nuclear energy facilities prohibited
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES –
14-48
EXEMPTIONS
Radioactive material
storage 14-47
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SIGNS
transportation unlawful 14-46
Approval, application for 14-69
Violation, penalty 14-49
Established, purpose 14-66
Police chief, powers and duties 14-68
NUISANCES
Park areas, prohibited in 15-24
NEWSSTAND OR NEWS RACK
Unsafe buildings or structures 5-9-1
Publication dispenser permit
See STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
-- O --
NOISE CONTROL
Dogs barking OBNOXIOUS SUBSTANCES
See DOGS
See also FIREARMS, WEAPONS AND
Mufflers
EXPLOSIVES
See VEHICLES
Sewers, prohibited wastes prohibited
Park areas 21-9
audio devices restricted 15-19
campgrounds, quiet hours 15-42 OFFICE OF AGING
See also COUNTY EXECUTIVE ON
AGING
Under supervision of managing director
2-7
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OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND
ORDINANCES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
See HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE
See also HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR
Repeal, effect of on rights accrued 1-7
Composition of office 2-69 Revival 1-6
Under supervision of managing director
2-7 ULI EKAHI RENTAL HOUSING
SPECIAL FUND
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT Created 2-75.1
See also MANAGING DIRECTOR
Under supervision of managing director
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
2-7
Applicability 14-50
Exemptions 14-53
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY,
General requirements 14-52
CLIMATE, EQUITY, AND
Penalty 14-55.1
RESILIENCE Plans, submission 14-54
See also SUSTAINABILITY
ADMINISTRATOR
-- P --
Under supervision of managing director
2-7
COMMITTEE
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
See also
See also CODE OF ETHICS;
DISTRICT
DEPARTMENTS AND
Membership 25-7-42
OTHER AGENCIES OF
Powers, duties 25-7-42
THE COUNTY
Purpose 25-7-42
Bonds of officials, when required 2-2
Sign permits
Claims against 2-188
application review 3-83
Commissions, issuance 2-3
guidelines 3-84
Office of mayor, order of succession 2-8
Sign variances
Private automobiles, compensation for
application review 3-87
use 2-101
Travel
authorization 2-94
See also
expenses, reimbursement 2-92, 2-95,
COMMITTEE; SIGNS
2-97, 2-98, 2-99, 2-102
Purpose 25-7-42
reports 2-100
Recognized as special design district
CERS AND EMPLOYEES
3-79
OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD
Sign
See BULLETIN BOARD, OFFICIAL
permits
applications 3-82
director action on application 3-85
required 3-81
standards
elevation 3-91
exempt 3-94
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number 3-92
rates 24-230
prohibited 3-93
regulated area, hours 24-229
sign area, size 3-90
signs, markings 24-235
variances 3-86 temporary changes 24-233
towing vehicles 24-236
PARADES AND PROCESSIONS Electric vehicles
Funeral processions 24-153.2 penalties 24-245.6
interrupting procession 24-153 privileges 24-245.5
permit required 24-153.1 Enforcement, penalties
Restricting traffic
disabled parking enforcement
permit required 24-153.3, 24-153.4
24-202.4
employees, independent contractors
PARK DEDICATION CODE citations 24-202.3
Appeals 8-13 enforcement 24-202.2, 24-202.3
Applicability 8-3 obedience
exemptions 8-4 to signs or markings 24-205
Calculation, land and facilities to be to traffic laws 24-5
provided 8-7 penalties 24-16
Credit police
existing parks and playgrounds citations 24-15
8-11 enforcement 24-12
private recreational areas and Federal-aid highways 24-202
improvements 8-10 Lamps on parked vehicles 24-207
Dedication process 8-5 Manner of parking
Monetary fees in lieu 8-8 generally 24-198
Option of land dedication or monetary not to obstruct traffic 24-192
fees 8-12 Parking for persons with disabilities
Population density requirements 8-6 fees 24-245
Use of fees 8-9 parking spaces, designation
24-245.2
placards or plates
PARKING
issuing agency 24-243
See also TRAFFIC
required 24-244
Abandoned special mobile equipment,
violation, penalty 24-245.3
vehicles, trailers 24-199
Alleys 24-193 Parking meters
Authorized vehicles 24-201 coins 24-216
Bus stops collection, deposit, and application
See BUS STOPS of proceeds 24-220
County building hours of operation 24-217
installation of 24-214
application 24-231
slugs 24-218
enforcement 24-234, 24-237, 24-240
spaces 24-215
map 24-232
metered areas 24-238 tampering 24-219
permits 24-236, 24-239 time limits 24-216
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PARKING
Parking method
passengers 24-190 , 24-191
angle parking, designation,
time limit
marking 24-204
generally 24-195
distance from curb, use of shoulder traffic schedules
24-203 15 minute 24-282.1
permits for loading or unloading 36 minute 24-282.2
1 hour 24-283
24-206
traffic schedule 24-286.1 2 hour 24-284
Parking stalls for construction or special 8 hour 24-284.1
events 24 hour 24-285
application 24-224 tow or tow-away zones
fees 24-223 generally 24-202.1
penalty 24-227 traffic schedules 24-281
permit Registration plate evidence that
must be kept at job site 24-225 registered owner parked vehicle
required 24-222 24-200
violation 24-226 Restricted
Parking zones for displaying, washing, repairing
freight vehicles 24-194
hours 24-210 on highway 24-187
standing in 24-209 removal of illegally stopped vehicle
traffic schedule 24-288 24-188
meter zones Taxi stands
generally 24-213 parking in prohibited 24-212
traffic schedules 24-289 to traffic schedule 24-275.1
24-292
no-parking PARKS
generally 24-196, 24-289 Parks and recreational facilities list
traffic schedules 24-280, 15-68.1
24-286
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
no parking, certain hours
See also DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
generally 24-197
AND RECREATION
traffic schedule 24-281
Deputy director 2-55
no parking, on pavement
traffic schedule 24-279 Powers and duties 2-54
passenger loading and unloading Under supervision of managing
active loading and unloading director 2-7
generally 24-212.1
traffic schedule 24-288.1 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
standing in FACILITIES
generally 24-208, 24-212.1 See also DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
traffic schedules 24-287 AND RECREATION
picking up, discharging Advertising, permission required 15-27
merchandise 24-191
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PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
Alcohol or drugs, persons under
FUNDS
influence of 15-16
Hitchhiking prohibited 15-20
Animal or agricultural use of public
Hours of operation 15-8
lands 15-4 Injury, report required 15-29
Audio devices, use restricted, permits Intoxicating liquor prohibitions
15-19 See ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Boating, prohibited in swimming areas Meetings and assemblies, in park areas
permits, generally
15-34
Camping and camping areas application 15-37
areas where camping and issuance, denial, conditions 15-38
recreational vehicles allowed 15-39 permits, specific purposes
Kahalu‘u park, special rules 15-5 public assembly 15-35
maps of camping areas 15-40 special events 15-36
permits Motion picture filming 15-22
assigned spaces 15-45 Naming of parks and recreation facilities
cancellation 15-47 parks and recreational facilities list
display 15-48 procedure 15-68
minors 15-46 requirements 15-67
required, issuance 15-43 Noise
time limits 15-44 audio devices, restrictions, permits
regulations 15-42 15-19
Cemeteries Nuisances prohibited 15-24
See CEMETERIES Parking restrictions 15-26
Commemoratives, permission to install Penalty 15-7
15-23 Pesticide use in parks and recreational
Commercial activities, permit required facilities
15-20 glyphosate-based pesticides
Damage, report required 15-29 exemptions 15-93
Disorderly conduct 15-9 prohibited 15-92
Dog parks other synthetic pesticides,
use of 15-94
See DOG PARKS
Picnics
Explosive prohibited, exception 15-10
locations and time limits 15-49
Facilities schedule 15-68.1
minors 15-52
False reports prohibited 15-11
Farmers markets picnic permits
See FARMERS MARKETS display 15-53
Fire regulations 15-13 hours 15-51
Firearms restricted 15-12 reservation of specific spaces and
Fireworks prohibited, exception 15-10 facilities 15-50
Fishing regulations 15-14 Portable engines or motors, use
Flotation devices 15-32 restricted 15-54
Gambling prohibited 15-15 Private improvements to parks and
Golf course funds recreation facilities, credit against
See MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE user fees
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PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
application of credit against user fees
PEDESTRIANS
15-59
See TRAFFIC
limitation 15-58
procedure 15-56 PEDICABS
restoration of credits 15-60 See TRAFFIC
Prohibited activities unless authorized
natural features, resources; PENALTIES
destruction, defacement, removal See specific topics
15-28
natural products, flowers, fruit;
PERMITS
gathering for collecting for
See LICENSES AND PERMITS
commercial purposes 15-28
pebbles, rocks; gathering or
PESTICIDE USE
collecting for sale 15-28
See PARKS AND RECREATION
trees, shrubs, plants; destroying,
digging, removing, tying objects to, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
inserting items into 15-28
See ZONING
Property
abandoned 15-18
PLANNING
lost, return of 15-17 See
Refuse regulations 15-30 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN;
Residing in park areas 15-25 GENERAL PLAN;
Sanitation regulations 15-30 PLANNING COMMISSIONS,
Signs, permission required 15-27 WINDWARD AND LEEWARD;
Skating and skateboards 15-31 PLANNING DIRECTOR;
Smoking prohibited STATE LAND USE DISTRICT
See SMOKING BOUNDARY AMENDMENT
Surfboards 15-32 PROCEDURES;
Swimming 15-32 SUBDIVISIONS;
Television production or sound track, ZONING
permission required 15-22
PLANNING COMMISSIONS,
Trespass
WINDWARD AND LEEWARD
See PROPERTY OFFENSES,
Generally
PUBLIC GROUNDS
Vehicles or vessels, tampering with administrative support, planning
prohibited 15-33 director 2-27
ECREATION membership 2-27
PEDDLERS, CANVASSERS AND notice of meetings 2-30
SOLICITORS office 2-29
quorum 2-28
Commercial use of County streets
records 2-29
22-2.5
Powers, duties
Impeding and obstructing the public
agricultural project districts,
22-2.4
application 25-6-54
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PLANNINGCOMMISSIONS,
WINDWARDANDLEEWARD
cemetery application 6-2
Urban renewal lead agency 2-35.1
community development plans
Use permits, review applications for
2-28.1
25-2-60
mobile home park license 6-27 Zoning code, review proposed
planned unit development, amendments to 2-33
applications 25-6-6 Zoning ordinances, review changes or
project districts, application 25-6-44 amendments 2-34
scenic corridors, proposed 25-6-63
state land use district boundary PLANNING DIRECTOR
amendment, petition 28-5
See also PLANNING DEPARTMENT
street names, review 23-49
Order of succession to office of mayor
subdivision code, review proposed
2-8
amendments to 2-32 Under supervision of managing
zoning code, review proposed director 2-7
amendments to 2-33 Zoning code amendments 2-33
zoning ordinances, review proposed
amendments to 2-34 PLANTATION COMMUNITIES
See SUBDIVISIONS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
See also PLANNING; PLASTIC BAGS
PLANNING DIRECTOR Exemptions 20-06-03
Agricultural project districts, application Plastic checkout bags prohibited
25-6-54 20-06-02
Cemeteries, review resolutions to
establish or expand 6-3 PLUMBING CODE
Community development plans 2-28.1 See also CONSTRUCTION
Geothermal asset fund 2-27 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;
Mobile home park license 6-27 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
Planned unit development, Compliance required 5F-1-7
review applications 25-6-6 Inspections
See CONSTRUCTION
Planning commissions
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
See PLANNING COMMISSIONS,
Permits
WINDWARD AND
See CONSTRUCTION
LEEWARD
Project districts, application 25-6-44 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Scenic corridors, proposed 25-6-63 Scope of chapter 5F-1-3
Semiannual reports 2-35.2 Special flood hazard areas, plumbing
State land use district boundary work within 5F-3-1
amendment, review petition 28-5 Uniform plumbing code, 2012 Edition
adopted by reference 5F-2-1
Street names, review 23-49
amendments to 5F-2-1
Subdivision code, review proposed
NG C (Generally
amendments to 2-32
Under supervision of managing
director 2-7
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POLICE, CHIEF
POLICE, CHIEF
PROPERTY OFFENSES, PUBLIC
Under police commission and
GROUNDS
administrative supervision of
Chief of police, duty 14-39
managing director 2-7 Property damage, penalty 14-40.1
Trespass, penalty 14-40
POLICE DEPARTMENT
See also JUNIOR POLICE OFFICERS; PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Bond required 2-2
SIGNS; Deputies, salaries 2-144
POLICE CHIEF
Personnel appointment, qualifications,
Special duty services
authority 2-10A
fees 2-173
waiver 2-174
PUBLIC ACCESS CODE
Traffic laws
Appeal procedures 34-15
direct traffic 24-13 Applicability of chapter 34-4
duty to enforce 24-12 Dedication of access
Volunteer police, mileage and meal
improvements, maintenance,
reimbursement 2-101.1
responsibility for costs 34-10
multiple family development
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
34-9
Financial disclosures and disclosures subdivision 34-8
of interest 2-91.1 Penalties 34-13
Requirements
POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD multiple family development 34-6
CONTAINERS subdivision, land development 34-5
Recyclable or compostable food service width of access 34-7
exemptions 20-05-03 Use of access
ware required 20-05-02 abuse 34-12
Use prohibited 20-05-01 maintenance, protection rules 34-14
regulation 34-11
PRIVATE STREETS
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
See TRAFFIC
NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
PROPERTY NUISANCE
Refuse, undergrowth, unsafe flora See also PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN
clearance by County, costs 14-152 SPACE, AND NATURAL
complaint 14-151 RESOURCES FUND
removal required 14-150 Membership, tenure 2-215
Unsafe buildings Powers, duties
generally 2-217
See CONSTRUCTION
list of qualifying lands worthy of
ADMINISTRATIVE
preservation 2-217, 2-218
CODE
stewardship grant applications
2-217
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PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
Bus terminal location
NATURAL RESOURCES
city buses 18-21
PRESERVATION FUND
country buses 18-22
See also parking fees 18-24
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, Certificate of public convenience
AND NATURAL RESOURCES and necessity
PRESERVATION COMMISSION; appeals 18-13
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, hearings, notice 18-6, 18-11
AND NATURAL RESOURCES issuance 18-6, 18-7
PRESERVATION
penalty, injunction 18-12
MAINTENANCE FUND
rates 18-9
Established 2-214.1
required 18-6
revocation 18-8
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
routes 18-9
NATURAL RESOURCES safety standards 18-9
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE County business license to sell,
FUND
not required 6-30
See also
Fares
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE,
baggage 18-91
AND NATURAL RESOURCES generally 18-90
PRESERVATION COMMISSION; Paratransit service
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, appeals 18-97
AND NATURAL RESOURCES eligibility 18-95
PRESERVATION FUND establishment 18-93
Established 2-214.2 suspension of service 18-96
Passenger seating capacity
PUBLIC NOTICES determined and rated, how
See BULLETIN BOARD, OFFICIAL 18-15, 18-16
examiner of chauffeurs to determine
PUBLIC RECORDS 18-17
penalty 18-20
Central coordinating agency duties 2-62
posted in vehicle 18-18
Fee schedule
rated capacity limit 18-19
county clerk to administer 2-103
PUBRASPORTATION (School Buse
exemption from payment 2-107
public records, fees for copies 2-104 PYROTECHNICS
publications, charges for 2-105 See FIREWORKS
PUBLIC SEWERS
-- Q --
See WATER AND SEWERS
-- R --
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
See also COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
RADIO INTERFERENCE
COMMISSION;
Electrical interference 14-41
SCHOOL BUSES
Operation of device causing 14-42
Penalty 14-43
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REAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION
REAL PROPERTYDISPOSITION
imposed upon owner 19-49
Appraisals 2-117
specific assessments
Disposition by auction 2-112
community food sustainability use
Exchange of real property 2-115 19-57.1
Notice of disposition 2-116 dedicated lands 19-58 et seq.
Remnants 2-118 golf course assessments 19-56
Sale or lease nondedicated agricultural use
by negotiation 2-114 19-57
by sealed bids 2-113 public utilities 19-53.1
residential use 19-58
REAL PROPERTY TAXES to whom
Appeals corporations or co-partnerships
See herein BOARD OF REVIEW 19-50
deadline to appeal 19-91 in general 19-48
grounds for 19-93 unknown owners 19-52
second appeal 19-94 Board of review
small claims 19-95 See herein APPEALS
tax appeal court 19-98 appointment, removal, compensation
who may appeal, 19-96
generally 19-91 duties, powers, procedure 19-97
persons under contractual Dedications
obligation 19-92 lands dedicated for residential use
Assessment lists 19-58
amendment to conform information long-term commercial agricultural
on list with decision resulting from use 19-60
appeal 19-103 native forest 19-59
changes to assessments on lists residential use 19-58
19-21 Delinquent taxes
preparation of 19-28 See herein TAX BILLS
tax rolls 19-30 Due date
remittance or document due date
Assessments
falling on saturday, sunday, or
generally
holiday 19-20
assessment of property, to whom
tax due when 19-31
adjustments, refunds 19-22
mistakes on notices, etc. Exemptions
assessments not invalidated partial exemptions, assignment of
19-29 19-70
nontaxable property 19-67 specific
notice of 19-27 alternate energy improvements
19-82
returns not made or authenticated
19-33 blind, persons who are 19-75
tax year, date of assessment 19-47 cemeteries 19-77
reassessments charitable purposes 19-77
generally 19-34 churches 19-77
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REAL PROPERTY TAXES
claims for certain exemptions
liability for taxes, etc. 19-51
19-68
Foreclosures
commercial agricultural use See herein LIENS, FORECLOSURE
19-2, 19-60 Hearings and subpoenas 19-5
credit unions 19-89.2 Housing and homelessness programs,
crop shelters 19-79 revenue appropriated to 19-90
deaf, persons who are 19-75 Liens, foreclosure
disabled, persons who are totally foreclosure
19-73, 19-75 cotenants’ rights 19-37
enterprise zones 19-89.3 generally 19-37
exempt real property, lessees of surplus money, disposition 19-45
19-85 foreclosure without suit
hansen’s disease, persons affected costs 19-43
by 19-74 notice of sale 19-38
Hawai‘i island housing trust postponement of sale 19-40, 19-41
19-89.4 public auction 19-38
Hawaiian home lands 19-89 Mail, timely mailing treated as timely
historic residential real property, filing and payment 19-6
dedicated for preservation Notices
19-89.1 how given 19-16
homes 19-71, 19-72 mistakes and names on notices do
hospitals, nursing homes 19-77 not invalidate assessments 19-29
kuleana lands 19-89.5 notice of assessment
labor unions 19-77 See herein ASSESSMENTS
low and moderate-income housing Payments
19-87, 19-88 partial payment of taxes 19-23
native forest 19-59 tax bills, payments and penalties
nonprofit corporations 19-77 19-30 et seq.
nonprofit medical, hospital Rates
indemnity associations determination of rates, process
19-90
19-76
imposition of real property taxes
public use 19-77
pulp and paper, property on reclassification 19-49
used in manufacture of 19-78 minimum real property tax 19-90
schools, colleges 19-77 nontaxable property 19-67
united states property, leased residential tax tiers 19-46.1, 19-90
under national housing act tax base and rate 19-46
19-86 Records
urban districts, dedicated land in adjustment 19-22
19-80 evidence, tax records as 19-19
veterans, disabled or open to public 19-18
unemployable 19-73
water tanks 19-81
Fiduciaries
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Records open to public 19-18
Final plan
Remissions
challenges to 36-11
acquisition by government 19-35
written report 36-10
cases of certain disasters 19-36 Plan deviation
Returns council district, maximum 36-6
corporations and co-partnerships, total 36-5
returns by 19-15 Redistricting criteria
failure to file, consequence 19-12 additional 36-4
fiduciaries, returns by 19-14 established 36-3
notice 19-11, 19-16
signing 19-13
REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
Tax bills
See also REDISTRICTING
adjustments and refunds 19-22 Establishing boundaries, criteria
assessment of unreturned or omitted 36-3, 36-4
property 19-33 Final plan 36-10
billing and delinquent dates 19-31 Training 36-2
delinquent taxes
mail to persons assessed 19-30 REFUSE
records 19-9 See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
uncollectible, list of 19-9
penalty for delinquency 19-32 RESCUE EXPENSES
Tax credits Gross negligence 2-168
administration 19-105 Recovery of expenses 2-169
private road 19-104.1
solar water heater 19-104 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
Tax deeds See also BUILDING CODE;
evidence, as 19-44 CONSTRUCTION
redemption 19-42 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;
Tax maps EXISTING BUILDING CODE;
director to provide tax maps 19-3 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Valuations
Compliance required 5B-1-7
consideration in fixing 19-53
Inspections
land classifications 19-53
See under CONSTRUCTION
RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE ADMINISTRATIVE
FOOD SERVICE WARE CODE
See POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD International residential code 2018
CONTAINERS Edition
adopted by reference 5B-2-1
amendments to 5B-2-1
REDISTRICTING
appendices
See also REDISTRICTING
adopted 5B-3-2
COMMISSION
Alternate plan appendix Q; Tiny Houses 5B-3-3
consideration 36-8 appendix U; factory-built housing
public, proposed by 36-7 5B-3-22
Commissioner training 36-2
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RESIDENTIALBUILDING
CODE
Permits Drivers
See under CONSTRUCTION hours limited 18-72
ADMINISTRATIVE inspection, daily before use 18-74
CODE passenger conduct, driver
Scope of chapter 5B-1-3 responsible 18-77
Special flood hazard areas, building Inspections
work within 5B-4-1 certificate of inspection 18-88, 18-89
Violation, enforcement required 18-88, 18-89
See under CONSTRUCTION Prohibited
ADMINISTRATIVE
liquor 18-70
CODE
smoking 18-71
talking with driver unnecessarily
RESOLUTIONS
18-73
Repeal, effect of on rights accrued 1-7
Specifications, equipment
aisles, ceilings 18-63
Revival 1-6
doors 18-61
emergency exits 18-62
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exhaust pipe 18-60
fuel tank location 18-59
SCENIC CORRIDOR PROGRAM
identification markings 18-69
See ZONING
inspections 18-58
metal screening 18-68
SCHOOL BUSES
safety equipment 18-66
See also
sanitary condition 18-67
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
seats
COMMISSION;
location 18-64
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
specifications 18-65
Bus operation
Trailer, transporting freight 18-87
backing up, manner of 18-85
Violation, penalty 18-57
clutch, use of 18-86
dangerous, unsafe school bus
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
alternative transportation 18-75
See EROSION AND
discontinue use, certification
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
18-76
discharging riders, manner of 18-78
SELF-INSURANCE FUND
doors closed, while bus in motion
Administration 2-160
18-83
Appropriation 2-157
driving violations, report to police
Creation 2-156
18-79
Dissolution 2-159
leaving bus while engine running,
Expenditures 2-158
brakes released 18-81
loading, dangerous manner 18-82
SEWER CONNECTION RESERVE
operation must be safe, prudent,
FUND
careful 18-80
Created 21-45
stopping, manner of 18-84
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SEWERS
SEWERS
Sewer connection loan program
Penalty 21-36
application 21-40
Public sewers
default procedure 21-41
connection loan program 21-39
connection required 21-5 reserve fund 21-45
disconnecting sewers, sealing 21-4 Sewer fund
designated 21-34
tampering with public sewer,
permit required 21-3 Sewer service charges
generally billing 21-32
flow beyond capacity 21-10 discontinued service 21-33
industrial wastes of unusual private haulers discharging into
strength 21-7 municipal facility 21-29.1
prohibited wastes 21-9 remission of charges 21-36.2
storm water, unpolluted water termination for nonpayment 21-32
21-8 user charges
subdivisions 21-6 ad valorem charge 21-31.1
Sewage works, connections flat rate 21-30
extensions infiltration/inflow expenses 21-
applications 21-26 31.2
approval of 21-26.1 nonresidential customers 21-29
construction specifications 21-27 residential customers 21-31
payment of costs 21-28 wastewater service charge rates,
general provisions table 21-36.1
construction standards 21-15
disposal into natural outlet 21-11 SHELLS, CARTRIDGES, ETC.
pumping stations 21-12 See FIREARMS, WEAPONS, and
sewer mains 21-13 EXPLOSIVES
laterals
application 21-20 SHORELINE ACCESS
construction specifications 21-22 See PUBLIC ACCESS CODE
deposit, refunds 21-23
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
installation requirement 21-14
Complaints 25-4-16
location of installation 21-21
Enforcement account 25-4-16.3
permit to connect 21-25
plumbing permit 21-25 Nonconforming use certificate 25-4-16.1
pre-existing lateral, charge 21-24 Permitted, where 25-4-16
subdivisions Requirements
acceptance of sewage works and registration 25-4-16
treatment facilities 21-19 standards 25-4-16
construction cost 21-16
inspections 21-18
plan approval 21-17
time for beginning work 21-17
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SHOT GUNS
SHOT GUNS
Permits
See FIREARMS, WEAPONS AND
construction code 3-14
EXPLOSIVES
illuminated signs 3-15
sign permit
SIDEWALKS application for 3-16
See STREETS AND SIDEWALKS contents of 3-19
inspection 3-20
SIGNS required 3-13
See also BULLETIN BOARD; review 3-18
OFFICIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Regulations
WATCH SIGNS exempt signs 3-8
Construction specifications signs allowed with permits, by
compliance with building and district
electrical codes 3-28 agricultural/open districts 3-12
wind resistance 3-26 all districts 3-9
wood construction 3-27 commercial/industrial districts
Enforcement, penalties 3-11
administrative 3-38 residential districts 3-10
criminal prosecution 3-39 signs allowed without permits 3-8
generally 3-37 signs prohibited in all districts 3-7
injunctive action 3-40 Sign area, size
remedies cumulative 3-43 multi-faced signs 3-5
Fees single-faced signs 3-4
permit, variance 3-24 Variances
Kailua village criteria for granting 3-23
See KAILUA VILLAGE; generally 3-22
KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN
COMMISSION SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS
Location specifications Establishment
distance above ground 3-32 criteria 2-164
procedure 2-165
height above buildings 3-33
Protocol officer responsibilities 2-166
interference with public alarms,
signals, signs 3-30
SKATING AND SKATEBOARDS
obstructions 3-29
projections beyond property line See PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
3-31 FACILITIES;
Maintenance 3-34 TRAFFIC
Nonconforming signs 3-35
Notification of proposed land use SMOKING
See also CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO
development, amendment 25-2-12
Pahoa village Bus drivers, smoking prohibited when
driving 18-71
COMMITTEE; Cigarette, cigars, pipe heels, dropping
lighted in park prohibited 15-13
DISTRICT
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SMOKING
Prohibited in certain places
GARBAGE AND TRASH
exceptions 14-22
LITTERING
posting of signs 14-23
prohibitions 14-21 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVOLVING
FUND
SOIL REMOVAL Generally 12-47
See EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
See BUILDING CODE;
SOLAR ENERGY
BUILDING CODE, EXISTING;
Tax exemption, alternate energy
BUILDING CODE,
improvements
RESIDENTIAL;
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES
ELECTRICAL CODE;
PLUMBING CODE
SOLAR WATER HEATER
Tax credit SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCING
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES
BY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICTS
SOLICITING FOR MONEY OR
See COMMUNITY FACILITIES
OBJECTS OF VALUE
DISTRICTS, SPECIAL
Enforcement 14-76
IMPROVEMENT FINANCING
Penalties 14-78
Prohibited acts 14-75 SPEED HUMPS
CITATIONS See STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
See also ABANDONED OR DERELICT STATE LAND USE DISTRICT
VEHICLES; BOUNDARY AMENDMENT
PLASTIC BAGS; PROCEDURES
SOLID WASTE FUND Consolidated review and processing with
County solid waste disposal facilities other land use changes 28-8
County council authority 28-2
disposal required 20-03-01
Effective date of change 28-7
salvaging restricted 20-03-04
Petitions
Disposal fees
contents 28-3
fee schedule 20-04-04
when required 20-04-01 filing 28-2
Permit required, when 20-03-02 Review, process
planning commission 28-5
SOLID WASTE FUND planning director 28-4
Created 20-04-03 standards for review 28-6
STREET LIGHTS
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
See OUTDOOR LIGHTING
See DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT;
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STREET NAMES
STREET NAMES
repair 22-4.7
See ADDRESSES
use permits
application 22-3.7
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS criteria 22-3.8
See also ADDRESSES; Special activity permits
TRAFFIC allowable areas 22-3.3.2
Construction in County streets application 22-3.3
permits exemptions 22-3.4.1
penalty and revocation 22-3.4
application 22-4.2
conditions 22-4.4 posting required 22-3.4.2
criteria 22-4.3 Speed humps
fees 22-4.5 process 22-6.3
required 22-4.1 requests 22-6.2
Corrective work by County, costs 22-8.6 Street names
Driveway approach See ADDRESSES
maintenance 22-4.10 Variances
standards 22-4.9 application 22-7.1
Emergency powers 22-8.5 criteria for granting 22-7.2
Enforcement, penalties fees 22-7.3
administrative 22-8.2 STTS AND SIDEWALKS
criminal prosecution 22-8.3 SUBDIVISION CODE
injunctive action 22-8.4 Condominium property regimes
violation 22-8.1 assessments and rollback taxes
Permits to use County streets 23-141
conditions 22-3.9 building site area, minimum 23-129
fees 22-3.10 cluster plan development 23-139
Private roads common elements 23-127
County authority over 14-159 compliance with applicable
Prohibitions, requirements permitting requirements 23-124
commercial use of County street construction plans 23-133
development as PUD or CPD 23-139
22-2.5
exemptions 23-140
creating unreasonable risk or harm
final approval
22-2.4
after approval of construction
damaging street 22-2.3
dropping, spreading substance on plans 23-134
street 22-2.3 final condominium map
encroachments 22-2.1 23-136
impeding, obstructing 22-2.4 no infrastructure required
intersection sight distance 22-2.2 23-132
signs on or above County street map approval, effect 23-138
22-2.6 no change in condominium after
Publication dispenser permits final approval 23-137
application 22-3.5 preliminary map
criteria, revocation 22-3.6 standards of review
Sidewalk use permits 23-126
application 22-3.7 submission 23-125
criteria 22-3.8 tentative approval 23-131
Sidewalks
maintenance 22-4.6
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SUBDIVISIONCODE
units
intersection angles, corner radius
maximum number of 23-128,
23-45
23-129
location, arrangement 23-40
minimum dimensions 23-129, private streets 23-53
23-130 reserve strip, street plug 23-42
Design standards right-of-way, pavement widths
blocks 23-41
drainage easements 23-30 street names 23-49
general design 23-28 Farm subdivisions
pedestrian ways 23-31 nullification 23-115
sizes 23-29 restrictions, requirements 23-114
general provisions Final plat
cemeteries, crematoriums 23-27 approval 23-74
compliance required change after approval 23-75
design standards 23-22 drafting 23-68
monuments 23-25 information required on final plat
parks, playgrounds, public building 23-69
sites 23-26 recordation 23-77
setback lines, special building no conveyance prior to approval for
23-24 recordation 23-76
state, county regulations 23-23 release of surety 23-78
lots supplemental information 23-70
access from street 23-34 technical review 23-73
large lot subdivisions 23-38 time limit 23-67, 23-72
lot side lines 23-35 General provisions
minimum size 23-33 appeals 23-5
size, shape, setback line 23-32 applicability of state and county
suitability for intended use, general plans 23-6
inundation area 23-37 application and plans, submission,
through lots, planting screen filing 23-12
building permits, zoning code
easement 23-36
compliance 23-8
street design
consolidation, resubdivision 23-7
alignment 23-43
highways, acceptance 23-10
alleys 23-52
arterial streets, protection from large scale developments 23-13
23-51 penalty 23-4
creation, conditions 23-39 permits for installation of service
cul-de-sacs 23-48 utilities 23-9
existing streets, improvement public utility, rights-of-way 23-11
23-46 retroactive effect 23-143
extensions, future 23-44 state law, effect of modification of
grades, curves 23-50 23-142
half streets 23-47
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Improvements
lots 23-109
construction
notice 23-106
bond 23-83
Pre-existing lots
construction may proceed after criteria to determine 23-118
receive approval 23-80 proof 23-119
final approval before construction use in consolidation and
completed, bond 23-81 resubdivision 23-120
improvements and utilities, Preliminary plat
agreement to provide 23-82 existing conditions 23-64
plans and specifications, review explanatory information 23-66
23-79 information required on preliminary
state highway right-of-way, permit plat 23-63
required 23-80 proposed plan of land partitioning
required 23-65
curbs, gutters 23-91 Safety flood hazard district
drainage, flood, erosion mitigation new utilities 23-100
measures 23-92 sewage disposal facilities 23-102
lights 23-93 tentative approval, criteria 23-99
names 23-94 water systems 23-101
nondedicable, escrow maintenance Subdivision and preliminary plat,
fund 23-87, 23-88 application
pedestrian way 23-90 application fees for subdivision
private dead-end 23-88 plans 23-60
resort subdivision 23-95.1 plat and plans submitted by
right-of-way improvement 23-95 subdivider 23-58
sewage disposal systems 23-85 posting of signs for public
sidewalks 23-89 notification 23-58.1
streets publication of notices 23-58.2
dedicable 23-86 review of plat 23-61
traffic signs 23-94 size and scale of plat 23-59
tentative approval of preliminary
water supply 23-84
plat 23-62
Inspection
Utilities
fee 23-97
easements, right of ways 23-56
inspection by director of public works
23-96, 23-98 location within streets, highways
inspection by State district engineer alternative 23-55
23-98 generally 23-54
notice before beginning work 23-98 Variances
Plantation community subdivisions actions on 23-18
agriculture district 23-110 applications 23-16
appeals 23-107 general requirements 23-14
criteria 23-104 grounds for 23-15
designation 23-105 procedures 23-17
infrastructure 23-108
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public notice termination 33-12
publication 23-17 Provisional district
signs 23-17 establishment of 33-13
restrictions 33-14
SUITS Refunding bonds
See LAWSUITS authorized 33-30
procedure 33-31
SUNSCREEN Tax increment bonds
Exceptions 14-32 authority 33-19
Non-mineral sunscreen prohibited contents of bonds 33-21
14-31 execution 33-22
SURVEYS, MAPS AND P exemption from taxes 33-20
SUSTAINABILITY ACTION reserve fund 33-23
COMMITTEE sale 33-24
See also DEPARTMENT OF Tax increment fund 33-18
RESEARCH AND Tax increments
DEVELOPMENT collection 33-17
computation 33-15
Created 2-37
Membership, tenure 2-37 TAXATION
Powers, duties, functions 2-37.1 TAXI STANDS
Establishment 18-37.2
SUSTAINABILITY ADMINISTRATOR Parking in 24-212
See also OFFICE OF Traffic schedule 24-275.1
SUSTAINABILITY,
CLIMATE, EQUITY, AND TAXICABS
RESILIENCE See also TAXI STANDS
Created 2-271 Certificate of public convenience
Duties 2-272 and necessity
Under supervision of managing director application 18-32
2-7 hearing 18-6, 18-32, 18-33
required 18-6
Condition of taxicabs 18-37.9
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generally 18-37.9
soiling 18-37.8
TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS
Cruising 18-35
General obligation bonds 33-29
Driver’s permit
General provisions
issuance requirements 18-39
authority 33-3
required 18-38
private contributions 33-5
revocation, suspension 18-42
requirements 33-7
Fares
suit, limitation on time to sue 33-8
baggage charge 18-52
Procedure
posting 18-55
financing plan 33-10
receipt for service notice must
initiation, study 33-9
be displayed 18-37.5
ordinance, establishment by 33-11
schedule 18-49
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TAXICABS
Penalties 18-37
obedience to traffic laws required
Personal use by driver 18-34
24-5
Prohibited acts
penalties 24-16
fraudulent call, nonpayment police
18-37.4 duty to enforce 24-12
intoxicating liquor 18-37.3 form of citations 24-15
kickbacks 18-37.3 public works employees
refusal of service permitted citation power 24-202.3
bulky items 18-37.6 volunteer disabled parking
disorderly persons 18-37.7
enforcement 24-202.4
refusal to furnish service upon call
Golf carts
or request, not permitted 18-37.3
bond, insurance required 24-182
taxicab paraphernalia,
county not liable or responsible
unauthorized possession 18-36 24-180
transporting passenger by route indemnification 24-181
not direct or economical 18-37.12 penalty 24-183
Signage prohibition 24-177
control number 18-37.11 public thoroughfare, use upon
taxi sign 18-37.10 crossings, markings 24-179
taxicab license 18-37.1 restrictions 24-178
Taximeters Intersections, procedure for entering
registration 18-46 stop 24-134
required 18-44, 18-45 yield 24-138
Litter, transporting
TIME defined 24-161
Computation, etc 1-2 loads to be secured 24-162, 24-163
Mobile device use while operating
TRAFFIC vehicle, prohibited 24-167.1
See also BICYCLES; Mopeds 24-186.1
PARKING; One way streets
traffic schedule 24-267
VEHICLES;
Parades and processions
Crosswalks
funeral processions 24-153.2
entering obstructed intersection
interrupting procession prohibited
or crosswalk 24-247
established 24-246 24-153
traffic schedule 24-276 permit required 24-153.1
Emergency vehicles street closure 24-153.3
generally 24-173 Pedestrians
operation of vehicles on approach highway railings, prohibited acts
24-252
of emergency vehicle 24-174
obstruction of highways 24-251
Enforcement, penalties
roadways closed to pedestrians
designated employees, or
generally 24-248
independent contractors
24-202.2 traffic schedule 24-278
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TRAFFIC
soliciting rides or business prohibited
traffic signal systems 24-145.1
24-249
traffic schedule 24-274.1
Pedicabs
warning signs
penalty 24-186.4 livestock movement 24-141
use prohibited 24-186.3 men working 24-140
Private streets, traffic schedules Skating, skateboards, similar devices
right turns, prohibited 24-309 prohibited 24-4
speed limits where allowed 24-4
Slow moving vehicles
10 mph limit 24-297
15 mph limit 24-298 emblem required 24-158
20 mph limit 24-299 manner of operation 24-160
25 mph limit 24-300 misuse of emblem 24-159
30 mph limit 24-301 Special hazard vehicles 24-173
35 mph limit 24-302 Speed regulations
stop intersections 24-307 fifty-five mph maximum speed
through streets 24-308 24-146
truck routes 24-310 maximum speed limit
Prohibited or restricted activities, generally 24-149
vehicles residential or business district
See also Specific topics 24-150.1
damaging road 24-157 minimum speed 24-151
dual-wheeled vehicles 24-165 reasonable speed 24-147
fleeing from police officer 24-154 speed limits effective when signs
placing injurious substances on erected 24-150
highway 24-156 traffic schedules 24-253 to 24-263
school bus violation 24-148
overtaking and passing 24-175 Stop intersections
traffic schedules 24-275 traffic schedule 24-264
street closure Stopping, standing
generally 24-153.3 traffic schedule 24-286
where prohibited 24-189
permit 24-153.4
Through streets
tampering with vehicles 24-152
traffic schedule 24-266
tracking mud or other material on
Towed vehicles, trailers 24-167
highway 24-164
unlawful riding 24-155 Traffic-control devices
Safety zones markings specified 24-144
driving through prohibited 24-250 no-passing zones 24-145
traffic schedule 24-277 Turns
Signs generally cutting corners 24-172
manual on uniform traffic control left turns, prohibited
devices, compliance with required traffic schedule 24-271
24-135 to 24-137, 24-139 prohibited turns 24-169
stop signs 24-133 right or left turns only 24-170
through streets 24-142
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TRAFFIC
right turns, anytime with caution
generally 24-171
TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES
traffic schedule 24-268
See OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
right turns, only
generally 24-170 TREASURER
traffic schedule 24-269 Bond required 2-2
right turns, prohibited Issuance of warrants 2-11
traffic schedule 24-272
U-turns TREES AND SHRUBBERY
permitted 24-273
See ARBORIST ADVISORY
prohibited 24-274
COMMITTEE;
restricted 24-168
EXCEPTIONAL TREES
traffic schedules 24-273, 24-274
vehicles, use of certain streets by
TRESPASS
certain vehicles prohibited See PROPERTY OFFENSES,
PUBLIC GROUNDS
generally 24-166
traffic schedule 24-293
yield locations TSUNAMI
traffic schedule 24-265 See LOITERING
TRAILER PARKS
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See MOBILE HOME PARKS
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
TRAILERS
See also PLUMBING CODE
See VEHICLES
Adopted 5F-2-1
Amendments 5F-2-1
TRANSFER STATIONS
See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
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TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
Appeals 2-265
VACATION RENTALS
Established 2-259
See SHORT-TERM VACATION
Payment
RENTALS
annual return 2-262
collection by
VANDALISM
suit 2-266
Prohibited activities in recreational
third party 2-263
areas 15-28
tax 2-261
Penalty 2-267
VARIANCES
tax for failure to make payment
See Specific subject
2-264
TRASH
See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
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VEHICLE DISPOSAL FUND
VEHICLE DISPOSAL FUND
fire extinguishers required
Established 24-19
24-129
flares prohibited 24-126
VEHICLES warning devices 24-127
See also ABANDONED OR DERELICT generally 24-32
VEHICLES; placement
TRAFFIC daylight hours 24-125
Air conditioning divided highway at night 24-124
compliance 24-132 emergency signals 24-122
standards 24-131 hill, curve 24-123
Brakes warning device
brakes on all wheels 24-88 vehicle with explosives or
emergency brakes flammable cargo 24-127
air brake 24-92 Fees
vacuum brake 24-93 disposition of 24-22
hydraulic brake fluid 24-100 driver’s license examination 24-21
maintenance 24-98 driver’s permit and license 24-20
motor-driven cycles 24-99 inspection of vehicle 24-25
one control to operate all brakes vehicle registration fees 24-19
24-94 Fenders, bumpers 24-104
parking brakes 24-87 Horns
performance ability 24-97 required, use 24-112
required 24-85 Inspection of vehicles
reservoir capacity, check valve fee 24-25
24-95 periodic inspections required 24-24
service brakes, adequacy 24-86 Inspection stations,
tractor brakes designation 24-26
backflow protection 24-91 inspection of stations 24-27
breakaway protection 24-90 permit 24-28
trailers, automatic brakes 24-89 safety inspectors 24-29
Lamps
warning devices 24-96
back-up lights 24-44
Enforcement, penalties
brake lights 24-42
citations 24-15
color 24-53
obedience to traffic laws
required 24-5 electric turn signals 24-43
penalties 24-16 headlamps 24-36
police to enforce 24-12 identification and clearance lamps
Equipment bus and trucks 24-47
See also Specific type mounting 24-54
emergency pole trainers 24-51
certain vehicles to carry 24-120 specifications 24-46
disabled vehicles to display rear registration plate
warning devices 24-121 24-38
explosives or flammable cargo stop lamps, turn signals 24-41
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VEHICLES
trailer and semi-trainers
required 24-106
24-48, 24-50
Signal devices
truck tractor 24-49
back-up 24-116
wide vehicles 24-52 horn 24-112
tail lamps 24-37 prohibited devices 24-113
visibility 24-55 siren by emergency vehicles 24-115
when required theft alarm 24-114
farm tractors, equipment 24-60 Special purpose lamps and signal
devices
generally 24-34
obstructed lights 24-56 auxiliary lamps
other vehicles, equipment 24-61 cowl or fender lamps 24-68
parked vehicles 24-59 driving 24-66
pole trailers, lamps or flags on passing 24-65
24-58 running-board 24-67
projecting load, lamps or flags on emergency vehicles
24-57 flashing red light 24-70
Mirrors on vehicles 24-101 lights limited to 24-71
Motor vehicle registration fees 24-19 sirens 24-72
Motor vehicle weight tax fog lamps 24-63, 24-64
computation 24-17 parking lamps 24-64
minimum tax 24-18 school bus lamps
penalty for delinquency 24-18 generally 24-69
Mud, spray guards 24-105 lights limited to 24-71
Mufflers and exhaust systems signal lamps 24-69
exhaust system requirements special hazard vehicles 24-74
24-110 spot lamps 24-62
modified or altered exhaust systems Tires
24-111 solid tires, metal tires, metal
muffler required, excess noise studs 24-118
defined 24-109 tire capacity, worn tires 24-117
Tractors, special permits 24-119
Road lighting equipment
Vehicle disposal fund 24-19
alternate equipment 24-82
Visibility, generally 24-35
intensity 24-77
Warning devices
motor-driven cycles 24-81
multiple-beam lamps disabled vehicle to display 24-121
beam indicator required placement of emergency signals and
24-78 devices 24-122 to 24-125, 24-127
required 24-76 specifications 24-128
use of 24-79 warning lamps 24-75
number 24-83 Windshields
restrictions 24-84 required, exceptions 24-104
single-beam lamps 24-80 visibility unobstructed, stickers
Safety glazing 24-102
broken material 24-107 windshield wipers 24-103
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VENDORS
VENDORS WATER SUPPLY, DEPARTMENT
See PEDDLERS, CANVASSERS See also WATER SUPPLY, MANAGER-
AND SOLICITORS CHIEF ENGINEER
Under commission and administrative
VETERANS supervision of managing director 2-7
See also VETERANS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE WATER SUPPLY, MANAGER-CHIEF
Real property tax exemptions ENGINEER
See REAL PROPERTY TAXES See also DEPARTMENT OF WATER
SUPPLY
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Under commission and administrative
Membership, tenure 15-62 supervision of managing director 2-7
Powers and duties 15-64
WATER USE AND DEVELOPMENT
VICIOUS DOGS See also DEPARTMENT OF WATER
See DOGS, DANGEROUS SUPPLY;
WATER SUPPLY, MANAGER
VIOLATIONS – CHIEF ENGINEER;
See specific offenses WATER USE AND
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
VOLCANIC ERUPTION
See also GEOTHERMAL RELOCATION WATER USE AND DEVELOPMENT
AND COMMUNITY PLAN
BENEFITS PROGRAM Adoption 29-2
Remission of taxes in certain disasters Amendments 29-3
19-36 Plan review 29-4
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
See FIRE DEPARTMENT See PLANNING COMMISSIONS,
WINDWARD AND LEEWARD
VOLUNTEER POLICE
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND
See POLICE DEPARTMENT
OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM
See WORKFORCE INNOVATION
VOTER REGISTRATION
INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITY BOARD;
Charge for data 2-125 WORKFORCE INNOVATION
Release of data 2-122 to 2-124 AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
County powers, duties 2-191
Creation of fund 2-193
-- W --
Established 2-189
WATER SPIGOTS
Penalty 29-6
Public water spigots 29-5
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WORKFORCE INNOVATION
AND OPPORTUNITY BOARD
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND minimum yard requirements 25-6-35
OPPORTUNITY BOARD parking, off-street 25-6-37
See permitted uses 25-6-38
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND private restrictions prohibited
OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM; 25-6-39
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND prohibited areas 25-6-32
OPPORTUNITY FUND where permitted 25-6-31
Established 2-192 Agricultural tourism
plan approval
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND application requirements 25-2-75
OPPORTUNITY FUND required 25-2-71
Creation 2-193 use regulation requirements 25-4-15
Expenditures 2-195 APD, agricultural project districts
Funding 2-194 amendments 25-6-59.1
appeals 25-6-59.2
application, requirements 25-6-54
WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER
PROCESSES conditions 25-6-55
See Specific topic construction in conformity with site
plans 25-6-58
criteria for establishing 25-6-51
-- X --
density 25-6-53
land area, minimum required
25-6-52
permitted uses 25-6-53
-- Y --
plan approval, by approval of site
plans 25-6-59
review criteria, conditions 25-6-57
-- Z --
signs for public notification 25-6-54
site plan, review and approval
25-6-56
ZONING
Appeals
A, agricultural districts
See also BOARD OF APPEALS
building site
costs of hearing 25-2-22
area, minimum 25-5-74
further right 25-2-25
width, minimum 25-5-75
permit conditions, performance
designation 25-5-71
pending appeal 25-2-21
height limit 25-5-73
standard of review 25-2-23
permitted uses 25-5-72
who may appeal, procedure 25-2-20
regulations, additional 25-5-77
Basements, underground structures
yards 25-5-76
25-4-21
Accessory dwelling units
Bed and breakfast establishment 25-4-7
density limit 25-6-36
CDH, downtown Hilo commercial
designation of 25-6-33
district
generally, applicability 25-6-30
building site
height and size limit 25-6-34
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ZONING
area, minimum 25-7-24 Consolidation, waiver of requirements
width, minimum 25-7-25 25-2-11
designation 25-7-21 CV, village commercial districts
height limit 25-7-23 building site
permitted uses 25-7-22 area, minimum 25-5-124
purpose, applicability 25-7-20 width, minimum 25-5-125
regulations, additional 25-7-27 designation 25-5-121
yards 25-7-26 height limit 25-5-123
CG, general commercial districts landscaping 25-5-127
building site permitted uses 25-5-122
area, minimum 25-5-114 purpose, applicability 25-5-120
width, minimum 25-5-115
designation 25-5-111 regulations, additional 25-5-128
height limit 25-5-113 yards 25-5-126
landscaping 25-5-117 De minimis structure position
permitted uses 25-5-112 discrepancy
purpose, applicability 25-5-110 appeal 25-4-71
regulations, additional 25-5-118 disclosure 25-4-70
yards 25-5-116 grounds 25-4-68
City of Hilo zone map procedure for recognizing 25-4-66
See herein Zoning map, district, recognition of 25-4-69
urban zone map review by director 25-4-67
Cluster plan development Enforcement
appeal 25-6-26 administrative enforcement 25-2-35
application 25-6-22 authorized personnel
common land 25-6-25 limited liability 25-2-33
land area required, minimum right of entry 25-2-32
25-6-21 criminal prosecution 25-2-31
lot size, minimum 25-6-24 injunctive action 25-2-34
lots, computation of maximum remedies cumulative 25-2-36
number 25-6-23 violation 25-2-30
signs for public notification 25-6-22 FA, family agricultural districts
CN, neighborhood commercial districts building site
building site area, minimum 25-5-64
area, minimum 25-5-104 width, minimum 25-5-65
width, minimum 25-5-105 designation 25-5-61
designation 25-5-101 height limits 25-5-63
height limit 25-5-103 permitted uses 25-5-62
landscaping 25-5-107 purpose, applicability 25-5-60
permitted uses 25-5-102 regulations, additional 25-5-67
purpose, applicability 25-5-100 yards 25-5-66
regulations, additional 25-5-108 Fences 25-4-43
yards 25-5-106 Flag lots 25-4-14
Concurrency requirements 25-2-46
Frontage 25-4-30
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ZONING
General administration
See herein Zoning map, district,
application, waiting period after
urban zone map
denial 25-2-6
Hala‘ula-Niuli‘i zone map
applications including lesser actions, See herein Zoning map, district,
concurrent applications urban zone map
25-2-9 Hmkua district homesteads area
approvals, utilization within two zone map
years 25-2-7 See herein Zoning map, district,
changing districts, effect on prior urban zone map
approvals 25-2-8 district zone map
consolidation, resubdivision, waiver See herein Zoning map, district,
of requirements 25-2-11 urban zone map
notice to property owner, lessee of -Kapa‘au zone map
pending application 25-2-4 See herein Zoning map, district,
permits or licenses to be issued in urban zone map
conformance with chapter 25-2-2 Height requirements
privileges run with the land 25-2-10 accessory structures 25-4-23
public hearing notices 25-2-5 basements, underground structures
review, acceptance of applications 25-4-21
25-2-3 exemptions 25-4-22
General development generally 25-4-20
agricultural tourism 25-4-15 Hilo, city of, zone map
authorized by other permits 25-4-5 See herein Zoning map, district,
bed and breakfast establishments urban zone map
25-4-7 Home occupations 25-4-13
establishment of permitted uses in Human occupancy, conditions for
districts 25-4-3 buildings designed for 25-4-2
flag lots 25-4-14 IA, intensive agricultural districts
guest houses 25-4-9 building site
home occupations 25-4-13 area, minimum 25-5-84
width, minimum 25-5-85
mobile dwellings 25-4-10
designation 25-5-81
power lines, utility substations,
height limit 25-5-83
public buildings 25-4-11
short-term vacation rentals 25-4-16 permitted uses 25-5-82
telecommunication antennas or purpose, applicability 25-5-80
towers 25-4-12 regulations, additional 25-5-87
temporary real estate offices and yards 25-5-86
model homes 25-4-8 Kailua urban zone map
Guest houses See herein Zoning map, district,
requirements, general 25-4-9 urban zone map
Haina-Honoka‘a-Kukuihaele zone map Kailua-Honalo urban zone map
See herein Zoning map, district, See herein Zoning map, district,
urban zone map urban zone map
Hakalau-zone map Kailua village design commission
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boundaries 25-7-1
permitted uses 25-5-152
amendment 25-7-5
purpose, applicability 25-5-150
membership, appointment,
regulations, additional 25-5-157
terms 25-7-2 yards 25-5-156
powers, duties 25-7-4 ML, limited industrial districts
Kalapana-Kaim building site
See herein Zoning map, district, area, minimum 25-5-144
urban zone map width, minimum 25-5-145
designation 25-5-141
See herein Zoning map, district, height limit 25-5-143
urban zone map permitted uses 25-5-142
Kawaihae-Puak zone map purpose, applicability 25-5-140
See herein Zoning map, district, regulations, additional 25-5-147
urban zone map yards 25-5-146
Kea‘au zone map Mobile dwellings 25-4-10
See herein Zoning map, district, Nlehu zone map
urban zone map See herein Zoning map, district,
Kurtistown zone map urban zone map
See herein Zoning map, district, Nonconforming uses, buildings
urban zone map abandonment 25-4-62
-Pu‘ukapu zone map continuance 25-4-61
See herein Zoning map, district, destruction 25-4-63
urban zone map exceptions 25-4-65.1
Lauphoehoe-Nnole zone map expansion, changes 25-4-65
See herein Zoning map, district, maintenance, repair 25-4-60,
urban zone map 25-4-64
MCX, industrial-commercial mixed North Hilo district zone map
districts See herein Zoning map, district,
building site urban zone map
area, minimum 25-5-134 North Kona zone map
See herein Zoning map, district,
width, minimum 25-5-135
urban zone map
designation 25-5-131
North, South Kohala districts zone map
height limit 25-5-133
landscaping 25-5-137 See herein Zoning map, district,
permitted uses 25-5-132 urban zone map
purpose, applicability 25-5-130 North, South Kona districts zone map
regulations, additional 25-5-138 See herein Zoning map, district,
yards 25-5-136 urban zone map
MG, general industrial districts
building site
area, minimum 25-5-154
width, minimum 25-5-155
designation 25-5-151
height limit 25-5-153
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ZONING
O, open districts requirements, determination
building site 25-4-59.1
area, minimum 25-5-164 PD, project districts
width, minimum 25-5-165 See also APD, agricultural project
designation 25-5-161 districts
height limit 25-5-163 amendments 25-6-49.1
permitted uses 25-5-162 appeals 25-6-49.2
purpose, applicability 25-5-160 application, requirements 25-6-44
regulations, additional 25-5-167 conditions 25-6-45
yards 25-5-166 construction in conformity with
approved site plan 25-6-48
See herein Zoning map, district, establishing, criteria 25-6-41
urban zone map land area, minimum required
Pa‘auilo-zone map 25-6-42
See herein Zoning map, district, permitted uses 25-6-43
urban zone map plan approval issued by approval of
Phala Village zone map site plan 25-6-49
See herein Zoning map, district, review, approval procedure
urban zone map 25-6-46
Phoa zone map review criteria and conditions of
See herein Zoning map, district, approval 25-6-47
urban zone map signs for public notification
Ppa‘ikou-Onomea zone map 25-6-44
See herein Zoning map, district, Pepe‘eke zone map
urban zone map See herein Zoning map, district,
Parking and loading, off-street urban zone map
dimensions of spaces 25-4-53 Permitted uses, by district
electric vehicles A, agricultural districts 25-5-72
alternatives, exemptions 25-4-54.2 APD, agricultural project districts
generally 25-4-54.1 25-6-53
CG, general commercial districts
exceptions 25-4-59.2
improvements, standards 25-4-54 25-5-112
landscaping, screening 25-4-59.3 CN, neighborhood commercial
loading spaces districts 25-5-102
dimension 25-4-58 CV, village commercial districts
loading requirements 25-4-56 25-5-122
location, improvement 25-4-59 FA, family agricultural districts
method of determining 25-4-57 25-5-62
parking for persons with disabilities IA, intensive agricultural districts
25-4-55 25-5-82
parking spaces
dimension 25-4-53
number required 25-4-51
determining, method 25-4-52
purpose of provisions 25-4-50
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ZONING
MCX, industrial-commercial mixed height exceptions authorized
districts 25-5-132 25-6-11
MG, general industrial districts land area, minimum required
25-5-152 25-6-2
ML, limited industrial districts permit application
25-5-142 action on, notice 25-6-4, 25-6-6
O, open districts 25-5-162 appeals 25-6-15
PD, project districts 25-6-43 criteria for granting 25-6-10
RA, residential and agricultural processing procedure when use not
districts 25-5-52 permitted 25-6-5
RCX, residential-commercial mixed requirements 25-6-3
use districts 25-5-42 signs for public notification 25-6-4
RD, double-family residential special districts 25-6-7
districts 25-5-22 time extensions 25-6-14
RM, multiple-family residential use permits, plan approvals 25-6-12
districts 25-5-32 Power lines, utility substations, public
RS, single-family residential districts buildings
25-5-3 plan approval required 25-2-71
V, resort-hotel districts 25-5-92 requirements 25-4-11
Special districts Puak-‘Anaeho‘omalu zone map
CDH, Downtown Hilo commercial See herein Zoning map, district,
district 25-7-22 urban zone map
Kailua village 25-7-1 Puna district zone map
See herein Zoning map, district,
25-7-40 urban zone map
UNV, University districts 25-7-32
Plan approval design guidelines 25-7-41
action on applications design review committee
generally 25-2-76 25-7-42
review criteria, conditions 25-2-77
purpose, applicability, boundaries
agricultural tourism 25-2-75 25-7-40
appeal of decision 25-2-78 RA, residential and agricultural districts
application, requirements building site
generally 25-2-72 area, minimum 25-5-54
special districts with design width, minimum 25-5-55
guidelines or standards 25-2-73 designation 25-5-51
telecommunication antennas height limit 25-5-53
25-2-74 permitted uses 25-5-52
construction, conformity with plan purpose, applicability 25-5-50
approval 25-2-78 regulations, additional 25-5-57
Planned unit development
yards 25-5-56
effect on other zoning provisions
25-6-13
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ZONING
RCX, residential-commercial mixed use
permitted uses 25-5-3
districts purpose, applicability 25-5-1
building site regulations, additional 25-5-8
area, minimum 25-5-44 yards 25-5-7
width, minimum 25-5-45 Scenic corridor program
commercial use restrictions 25-5-48 conditions, standards 25-6-65
designation, density 25-5-41 corridor advocacy groups 25-6-64
height 25-5-43 criteria for establishing 25-6-61
landscaping 25-5-47 initiation of scenic corridor,
permitted uses 25-5-42 requirements 25-6-63
purpose, applicability 25-5-40 permitted uses 25-6-62
regulations, additional 25-5-49 review, approval of applications
yards 25-5-46 25-6-66
RD, double family residential districts Signs, notification of proposed
building site development
area, minimum 25-5-24 agricultural project district
width, minimum 25-5-25 application 25-6-54
designation, density 25-5-21 change of zone application 25-2-42
height limit 25-5-23 C.P.D. permit application 25-6-22
permitted uses 25-5-22 project district application 25-6-44
purpose, applicability 25-5-20 proposed development 25-2-12
regulations, additional 25-5-27 P.U.D. application 25-6-4
yards 25-5-26 use permit application 25-2-63
Real estate offices, temporary 25-4-8 variance application 25-2-53
Resubdivision action, waiver of South Hilo district zone map
requirements 25-2-11 See herein Zoning map, district,
Right of entry 25-2-32 urban zone map
RM, multiple family residential districts South Kona zone map
building site See herein Zoning map, district,
area, minimum 25-5-34 urban zone map
Street frontage, lot areas, widths
width, minimum 25-5-35
designation, density 25-5-31 building site area, minimum average
height limit 25-5-33 width
landscaping 25-5-37 generally 25-4-31
permitted uses 25-5-32 reduction below minimum
purpose, applicability 25-5-30 25-4-32
regulations, additional 25-5-38 waiver for utilities 25-4-34
yards 25-5-36 delinquent tax sale, effect 25-4-33
RS, single family residential districts street frontage, minimum 25-4-30
building site Telecommunication antennas or towers
area, minimum 25-5-5 plan approval
width, minimum 25-5-6 application requirements 25-2-74
designation 25-5-2 required 25-2-71
height limit 25-5-4 use regulation requirements 25-4-12
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ZONING
Temporary real estate offices, model notice of action 25-2-53
homes permitted, when 25-2-50
plan approval required 25-2-71 signs for public notification 25-2-53
use regulation requirements 25-4-8 Violations
UNV, university district See herein ENFORCEMENT
building site Volcano-Mt. View zone map
area, minimum 25-7-34 See herein Zoning map, district,
width, minimum 25-7-35 urban zone map
designation 25-7-31 Waikoloa Village zone map
height limit 25-7-33 See herein Zoning map, district,
permitted uses 25-7-32 urban zone map
purpose, applicability 25-7-30 Waihinu zone map
regulations, additional 25-7-37 See herein Zoning map, district,
yards 25-7-36 urban zone map
‘Upolu Point-Ka‘auhuhu homesteads Yards, open space
zone map corner building sites 25-4-42
See herein Zoning map, district, fences, accessory structures 25-4-43
urban zone map general requirements 25-4-40
Use permits main buildings, minimum distance
action on 25-2-64 between 25-4-47
appeal of 25-2-66 projections
application, requirements 25-2-62 generally 25-4-44
criteria for granting 25-2-65 pools 25-4-46
procedure 25-2-63 porte-cocheres 25-4-45
public hearing 25-2-63 triangular, irregular building sites
required, when 25-2-61 25-4-41
revocation 25-2-67 Zone changes
signs for public notification 25-2-63 concurrency requirements 25-2-46
V, resort-hotel districts conditions on change of zone
building site 25-2-44
area, minimum 25-5-94 initiation
width, minimum 25-5-95 by council, director 25-2-43
designation, density 25-5-91 by property owner 25-2-42
height limit 25-5-93 nonsignificant zone changes
landscaping 25-5-97 25-2-45
permitted uses 25-5-92 permitted when 25-2-40
purpose, applicability 25-5-90 signs for public notification 25-2-42
regulations, additional 25-5-98 Zoning districts, establishment of
yards 25-5-96 applicability of provisions 25-3-5
Variances boundary interpretation rules 25-3-6
actions by director 25-2-54 designation of districts
appeals 25-2-58 generally 25-3-1
application 25-2-52 special districts 25-3-2
grounds 25-2-51
establishment 25-3-3
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ZONING
establishment of building lines, V, resort-hotel districts 25-5-90
width lines, and plan lines for Zone maps
future streets Haina-Honoka‘a-Kukuihaele
generally 25-3-4 map 7.13
legal effect 25-3-8 section 25-8-17
Zoning districts, specific Hakalau-
A, agricultural districts 25-5-70 map 7.32
APD, agricultural project districts section 25-8-36
25-6-50 Hala‘ula-Niuli‘i
CDH, downtown Hilo commercial section 25-8-10
district 25-7-20
CG, general commercial districts map 7.11
25-5-110 section 25-8-15
CN, neighborhood commercial
districts 25-5-100 Map 7.12
CV, village commercial districts section 25-8-16
25-5-120 Hw-Kapa‘au
FA, family agricultural districts section 25-8-9
25-5-60 Hilo, city of, zone
IA, intensive agricultural districts map 7.29
25-5-80 section 25-8-33
Kailua Village 25-7-1 Kailua urban
MCX, industrial-commercial mixed map 7.04
districts 25-5-130 section 25-8-5
MG, general industrial districts Kailua-Honalo urban
25-5-150 map 7.05
ML, limited industrial districts section 25-8-6
25-5-140 Kalapana-Kaim zone map
O, open districts 25-5-160 map 7.23
PD, project districts 25-6-40 section 25-8-27
25-7-40 map 7.24
RA, residential and agricultural section 25-8-28
districts 25-5-50 Kawaihae-Puak zone map
RCX, residential-commercial mixed section 25-8-12
use districts 25-5-40 Kea‘au zone map
RD, double-family residential map 7.21
districts 25-5-20 section 25-8-25
RM, multiple-family residential Kurtistown zone map
districts 25-5-30 map 7.20
RS, single-family residential districts section 25-8-24
25-5-1 Llmilo-Pu‘ukapu zone map
Special districts, designated 25-3-2 section 25-8-11
UNV, university districts 25-7-30
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ZONING
-
South Kona
map 7.17
map 7.03
section 25-8-21
section 25-8-4
‘Upolu Point-Ka‘auhuhu homesteads
map 7.26 section 25-8-8
section 25-8-30 Waikoloa Village
North Hilo section 25-8-14
map 7.15
section 25-8-19 map 7.27
North Kona section 25-8-31
map 7.02 Volcano-Mt. View
section 25-8-3 map 7.19
North, South Kohala section 25-8-23
section 25-8-7
North, South Kona
map 7.01
section 25-8-2
map 7.16
section 25-8-20
Pa‘auilo-Kka‘iau
map 7.14
section 25-8-18
map 7.25
section 25-8-29
map 7.22
section 25-8-26
-Onomea
map 7.30
section 25-8-34
map 7.31
section 25-8-35
Puak-‘Anaeho‘omalu
section 25-8-13
Puna district
map 7.18
section 25-8-22
South Hilo district
map 7.28
section 25-8-32
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