PowerPoint Presentation Bill 123 (PL-CCI-2024-005)

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PLANNING ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACTS OF BILL 123 Bill 123 as written, intends to expand the locations where additional dwelling units can be developed and to relax development restrictions to facilitate the construction of additional dwelling units. Effectively, Bill 123 will allow a landowner to apply directly for a building permit if their parcel falls within the permitted zoning districts and removes the existing sixty-day Department application process. While Bill 123 intends to simplify the entitlement process for ADU's, the County Council recognizes that infrastructure requirements, standards and prohibitions must still be in place to effectively increase housing density and maintain characteristics of surrounding neighborhoods. Height restrictions, minimum yard setback requirements, and specific infrastructure requirements are still in place to ensure that health and safety standards are being met for any proposed ADU. There have been few changes to the Zoning Code related to `ohana dwellings since they were first introduced. Bill 123 is the County Council's effort to update the codes to address long-term rental housing needs and affordability concerns for the County's growing population.