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C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
Brad Kurokawa, Chair
Mahealani Maikui, Vice-Chair
Ben Dalauidao
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Robert Nishimoto
Tawn Keeney
September 8, 2025
Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, 96720
Subject: Community Development Plan Action Committee Letter
Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Planning Department s
Public Notice Procedures
Aloha Director Darrow:
The met on
Wednesday, . Included on the agenda
voted unanimously to submit the following proposed amendments to County Code
(HCC) the Planning Department for consideration
Existing HCC Section 25-2-3(g):
The director shall publish, on a semi-monthly basis, a list of all applications accepted
under this section in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the County. Such
list shall include the name of the property owner, tax map key number(s) of the
property, the land area, and street address, if available.
Proposed Amendment to HCC Section 25-2-3:
The director shall publish, on a semi-monthly basis, a list of all applications accepted
under this section in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the County and
shall include a link or reference to where the list may be accessed online. The list shall
include the name of the property owner, tax map key number(s) of the property, the
land area, and street address, if available. Such list shall be posted on an official
county website and the director shall maintain a district specific email listserv to allow
interested individuals or organizations to receive notices.
Communication No. 2025-02
Existing HCC Section 23-58.2:
The director shall publish, on a semi-monthly basis, a list of all applications accepted
under this section in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the County. The
list shall include the name of the property owner, the tax map key number(s) of the
property, the land area, the number of lots proposed, and any other information
deemed useful by the director.
Proposed Amendment to HCC Section 23-58.2:
The director shall publish, on a semi-monthly basis, a list of all applications accepted
under this section in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the County and
shall include a link or reference to where the list may be accessed online. The list shall
include the name of the property owner, tax map key number(s) of the property, the
land area, the number of lots proposed, and any other information deemed useful by
the director. Such list shall be posted on an official county website and the director
shall maintain a district specific email listserv to allow interested individuals or
organizations to receive notices.
During the meeting, Councilmember Heather Kimball expressed her support for this matter. In
addition, Councilmember Kimball has offered to share the draft amendments with the
Legislative Research Branch for further review.
Mahalo for your attention to this matter and for your continued support
Action Committee.
Sincerely,
Brad Kurokawa, Chair
Community Development Plan Action Committee
JL
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Heather Kimball, District 1 County Councilmember
Michelle Ahn, Deputy Planning Director