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a Outlook Re: Response to Email Regarding FA zoning district - PL-2026-012855 From > Date Thu 4/23/2026 11:01 AM To Cc 1 2 attachments (535 KB) Email from Planning Inspector regarding Agricultural zoning regulations.pdf; 2026-04-01 PL-PCV-2025-01100 NOVO LTR (F. PABRE).pdf; ■ On Apr 23, 2026, at 10:02 AM,— > wrote: From: Gillis, Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Gillis@hawaiicountygg—v> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:41 AM Cc: Rathje, Joel T. <Joel.Ra hjg@hawaiicountv.ggy>; Clark, Tiffany H<TiffanyH.ClarkCa)hawaiicounty_.gov> Subject: Response to Email Regarding FA zoning district - PL-2026-012855 Aloha, The Department of Planning received your inquiry regarding zoning regulations applicable to properties within the Family Agricultural (FA-2a) zoning district. Please see our response below: 1. Setback Requirements — 75 feet vs. 30/20 feet Section 25-5-56 of the Hawaii County Code establishes minimum yard requirements within the FA district, generally requiring setbacks of thirty (30) feet for front and rear yards and twenty (20) feet for side yards. However, Section 25-5-62(15) provides that any barn, shed, stable, hutch, corral, run, or other enclosure for the keeping of livestock or permitted animals shall be located at least seventy-five (75) feet from any lot line. Accordingly, where a structure or area is used for the keeping or confinement of livestock, the seventy-five (75) foot separation requirement applies and controls over the standard yard setbacks. 2. Density (Number) of Birds Chapter 25 does not establish a specific numerical limit on the number of chickens (roosters) permitted within the FA zoning district. Agricultural uses, including the raising of poultry, are permitted; however, such use must remain consistent with agricultural purposes and comply with applicable standards of the Code. 3. Fenced Areas Under Eight (8) Feet in Height