HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0128.108 2010-2012DENNIS "FR1: SII" ONISFI1
Council Member
District 4
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
DATE: November 9, 2011
TO: Dominic Yagong, Council Chair
And Members of the Hawai`i County Council
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FROM: Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Council Member C,Yww
SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to Bill No. 270, Draft 4
PI -LONE: (808) 961 -8396
FAX: (808) 961 -8912
[MAIL: donishco.hawaii.hi.us
Please see below proposed amendments to Bill No. 270, Draft 4. The proposed
amendments are illustrated in Ramseyer format in bold print with respect to the contents
of Bill No. 270, Draft 4.
Section 5 -19, as provided in Bill No. 270, Draft 4, is amended to read as follows:
"Section 5 -19. Permit required.
(a) No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, convert,
or demolish any building or structure in the County, or cause the same to be done, without
first obtaining a separate building permit for each building or structure from the building
official; provided that one permit may be obtained for a dwelling and its accessories, such
as fence, retaining wall, pool, storage and garage structures.
(b) Permits will be further required for, but not limited to, the following:
(1) All Television /Radio Communication Towers, etc., not regulated by the Public
Utility Commission.
(2) Complete new installations of all solar water heating systems, or the complete
replacement of existing system with all new components, or relocating of panels from
roof to ground or vice versa, along with plumbing and electrical permits.
(3)
Construction or renovation of Handicap Accessible routes from parking lot to
building or from building to building on a lot.
(4) Water tanks or catchments[,] intended for potable /household use regardless or
height or size. For additional requirements where water tank or catchment
systems are used as means of fire protection, see Chapter 26 of the Hawaii
County Code.
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(5) Retaining walls four feet and higher. Stepped or terraced retaining walls 8' -0" of
each other are considered to be one wall when determining wall height.
EXCEPTIONS: A permit is not required for:
(1)
Work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers, bridges, and poles,
mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood
control structures.
(2) Temporary structures used during the construction of a permitted structure,
temporary buildings, platforms, and fences used during construction or for props for
films, television or live plays and performances.
(3)
Re- roofing work with like material and installation of siding to existing exterior walls
which will not affect the structural components of the walls for Groups R -3 and U
Occupancies.
(4) Temporary tents or other coverings used for private family parties or for camping on
approved campgrounds.
(5) Television and radio equipment (i.e. antennas, dishes) accessory to R -1 and R -3
Occupancies. Supports or towers for television and radio equipment 6' -0" or less in
height.
(6) Awnings projecting up to 4 feet and attached to the exterior walls of buildings of
Group R -3 or U Occupancy; provided that the awnings do not violate the provisions
for "yards" in Chapter 25 (Zoning) of the Hawai` i County Code.
(7) Standard electroliers not over 35 feet in height above finish grade.
(8) Installation of wallpaper or wall covering which are exempted under the provisions
of Section 801.1, Interior Finishes, Chapter 8, IBC.
(9)
Repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts of existing work
with similar materials for the purpose of maintenance, and which do not aggregate
over $4000 in valuation in any twelve -month period, and do not affect any electrical
or mechanical installations.
(10) Painting and decorating.
(11) Installation of floor covering.
(12) Cabinet work for R -3 Occupancy and individual units of R -1 and U Occupancies
which are not regulated (under Section 310.3.12 Cooking Unit Clearances of this
code). Wall mounted shelving not affecting fire resistance or structural members of
wall. This is dealing with clearances to cabinets and range clearance to combustible.
(13) Work performed under the jurisdiction of Federal Government and /or located in
Federal property.
(14) Swimming pools for one and two - family dwelling units less than 24" in depth.
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(15) Department of Transportation, Harbors, - section 266 -2, Hawai`i Revised Statutes.
(16) Fences 6' -0" or less in height.
(17) Detached structures for animal shelters, storage sheds, towers, and similar uses not
more than 6' -0" in height.
(18) One detached single -story type building for equipment or tools storage, animal
shelters, playhouses, or similar non - residential use, provided that the floor area does
not exceed 120 square feet and the building height from grade to top of roof does not
exceed 12' -0 ". Detached decks or platforms less than 30" in height above grade.
(Building cannot be located within building setback as required by the Zoning,
Chapter 25 of Hawai`i County Code. Verify setback requirements with the Planning
Department).
(19) Detached decks or platforms less than 30" in height above grade. (Building cannot
be located within building setback as required by the Zoning, Chapter 25 of Hawaii
County Code. Verify setback requirements with the Planning Department).
(20) Playground equipment, excluding assembly or similar waiting areas.
(21) Replacement of solar water heating components (i.e. panels, tanks) in the same
location and of the same type, however; plumbing and /or electrical permits required.
(22) Wells and Reservoirs — Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 178. Check requirements
of other governmental agencies.
(23) Work performed under the jurisdiction or control of the State Department of
Accounting and General Services (DAGS).
(24) Water tanks or catchment systems 5,000 gallons or Less in size with a height to
width ratio of not more than 2:1, to be used strictly for non - potable /household
purposes such as agriculture, irrigation or stock, and that are independent of
the potable /household system."
There is no attached draft copy in order to save large volumes of paper and expense to the
legislative branch.
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