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ORDINANCE NO.
STATE OF HAWAI`I
BILL NO. 162
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PAID PARKING FACILITIES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I:
SECTION 1. Findings and purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish
consumer protections by eliminating confusion related to parking rates established by operators
of private parking facilities within the County.
SECTION 2. Chapter 3 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) is
amended by adding an article to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Article . Paid Parking Facilities.
Section 3- Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to ensure that operators post clear notice of parking
rates for the use of any privately -owned paid parking facility in the County. The posted
parking rates will help to ensure that the public has more equitable access to local
businesses, community events, cultural gatherings, and recreational activities.
Section 3- Definitions.
As used in this article:
"Operator" means any person who conducts the operation of a paid parking facility
or who, directly or through an agreement or arrangement with another party, collects
payment for parking or storage of motor vehicles at such parking facility. This includes
but is not limited to any reseller, facilitator, or aggregator that collects from patrons the
charge or fee paid for parking or storage. This term does not include banks, credit card
issuers, payment processors, or other persons whose involvement is limited to performing
functions similar to those performed by such entities.
"Paid parking facility" or "facility" means any private structure, building,
enclosure, lot, premises, or plot of land where four or more motor vehicles are parked or
accommodated in exchange for the payment of a fee. This term does not include hotels or
resorts.
Section 3- —
Posted signs required.
(a) At each entrance of any paid parking facility, the operator shall conspicuously post
signs, in compliance with this chapter, that set forth the following:
(1) Schedule of rates charged,
(2) Any additional fees;
(3) Hours of operation;
(4) Towing charges, including any associated fees; and
(5) Name, address, and telephone number of the towing company where the
vehicle will be towed and held, as required by the Hawaii Revised Statutes,
section 290-11.
(b) The director may require additional signage or the relocation of existing signage as
deemed necessary."
SECTION 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after its approval.
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Date of Introduction:
Date of 1 st Reading:
Date of 2nd Reading:
Effective Date:
REFERENCE Comm. 907
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