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June 19, 2024, 9 a.m.
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Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher
RE: Bill 152 — RELATING TO PRE-APPROVED PLANS FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
Aloha Chair Kierkiewicz,.Vice-Chair Inaba and other members of the Council,
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer its support for Bill 152. Draft 2,which would clarify the
definition of multifamily housing and allow the Hawaii County Department of Public Works to issue preapproved
model plans for multifamily housing — as it already does for single-family dwellings.
Bill 152 would be a positive step toward streamlining the permitting process for residential construction on Hawaii
Island. By allowing for preapproved model plans for multifamily dwellings, it would reduce the need for plan
reviews of projects that use these pre-vetted designs.This could significantly cut down on permitting delays and
costs for homebuilders, speeding up the delivery of much-needed housing for future owners and renters.
Preapproved plans would be especially helpful to nonprofit and small-scale homebuilders,who often have limited
_capital to finance projects while waiting on plan approvals.
Finally,the bill would balance efficiency and safety by ensuring that the preapproved plans still meet all the
county's relevant building codes and safety standards.
Thank you for the opportunity.to testify.
Jonathan Helton
Policy Researcher
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii 1;
1050 Bishop St.#508 I Honolulu,HI 96813 1808-864-1776 l info@grassrootinstitt b gn• N • _- ' L
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