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Jan. 23, 2024, 1 p.m.
To: Ashley Kierkiewicz, Chair
Holeka Inaba,Vice-Chair
Hawaii County Council, Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use and Development
From:Jonathan Helton, policy researcher
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
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Comments on Bill 123
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Aloha Chair Kierkiewicz,Vice-Chair Inaba and Councilmembers,
Thank you for considering Bill 123 which would abolish the "ohana dwelling" permit, redefine ohana dwellings as
"accessory dwelling units" and make changes to where and how such units are allowed to be built.
Importantly, Bill 123 would abolish the existing duplicative approval process that requires someone interested in
building an ADU to get a specific ADU permit before applying for their building permit — even if the ADU would
be allowed by the zoning and would have adequate water and wastewater access.
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii pointed out in a recent policy brief, "How to facilitate more homebuilding in
Hawaii," that: "ADUs might not be right for everyone, but they are easier to build and less expensive than a brand
new,full-size single-family home or duplex, and are a convenient way to house older or younger family members
and build intergenerational wealth for the primary homeowners.i1
Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
Jonathan Helton
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Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Comm. No.
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1 Jonathan Helton,"How to facilitate more homebuildine in Hawaii,"Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, December 2023,p. 15.
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