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Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba.
and Members of the Hawai'i County Council
County of Hawai'i
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
SUBJECT: Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee —
Testimonv on Bill 63 (Draft 3), Relating to Dwellings
Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members:
The Kona Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee (AC) met on Tuesday,
February 10, 2026, at the West Hawai'i Civic Center. Among the agenda items was a
discussion regarding submission of testimony on Bill 63 (Draft 3), relating to dwellings.
On February 4, 2026, a revised draft of Bill 63 was introduced and approved by the
Hawai'i County Council (Communication No. 333.17). This measure would require
applicants seeking approval to develop workforce housing within the Industrial -
Commercial Mixed (MCX) District to obtain a use permit pursuant to Section 25-5-132(b)
of the Hawai'i County Code.
The AC supports this provision requiring use permit review for dwellings within the MCX
District. Case -by -case evaluation provides an opportunity to ensure that proposed
projects meaningfully contribute to the provision of needed workforce housing and are
appropriately considered within the district context.
As part of that review process, the AC respectfully recommends that applicants address
the following:
The relationship between the proposed workforce housing and employment
opportunities located within the MCX District; and
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Ref. To:
Ref. Date EEB 1 8 2026
Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba
and Members of the Hawai'i County Council
February 13, 2026
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2. The affordability of proposed dwellings for the workforce population they are
intended to serve.
Mahalo for your time, consideration, and continued commitment to thoughtful and
collaborative policymaking on matters affecting our communities.
Sincerely, .
John Pelletier, Chair
Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee
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