HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0128.051 2010-2012Murashige, Laura
From: Graham Ellis [juggler @aloha.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 8:34 AM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Bill 270
Dear County Council members,
RE: Bill 270
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It is SHAMEFUL to consider making criminal penalties for non - permitted
buildings, and those built without following the standard code!
I fully support a proposal for a future alternative Rural low density building code.
The two most important issues on this Bill are:
1. The inclusion of an amendment stating "adoption of this regulation does not limit or prevent the adoption of alternative
codes and building regulations by Hawaii County, nor does it require a future amendment to this bill."
2. Removal of the section 5 -48 -5 on Page 17 that changes infractions from a civil to a criminal offense.
Why would you penalize people for trying to live within their means? There needs to be a re- evaluation of the purpose and
necessity of the specifics of building codes in rural Hawaii. These codes need to support people in creating affordable,
sustainable housing for everyone.
Aloha,
Kristen O'Guin
RR2 Box 4523
Pahoa
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Ref. Date SEP 21 2011
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