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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Permit- Bed & Breakfast - RevisedCounty of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 1 of 11 Special Permit Application for Bed & Breakfast 1 Contact Information, Landowner Authorization & Correspondence Complete all fields that apply. Applicant Contact Information Applicant name Signature Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Authorized Agent (if applicable) If an authorized agent will represent the applicant, list the agent below. The agent receives correspondence on the applicant's behalf. Authorized agent name Landowner Authorization If the applicant is not the fee simple owner of the property, the landowner(s) must authorize this application. By signing below, the landowner authorizes the applicant to file this Special Permit application for the subject property. List all fee simple owners; attach a separate sheet if there are more than two. Landowner name(s)Signature Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Landowner signature (second owner, if any)Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Correspondence Routing Indicate who should receive the original and copies of correspondence regarding this application. Original to:Copies to: Applicant Applicant Agent Agent Landowner Landowner County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 2 of 11 Special Permit Application 2 Property Information, Surrounding Property Uses & Enclosure Checklist Complete all fields that apply. Property Information Tax Map Key (TMK) number Enter the full 12-digit TMK (including the four-digit CPR/condominium number) with no dashes or colons, for example 120040230002. Look up the TMK using the or view the Real Property Tax Office Property Search Planning Department TMK maps. Total property size (acres or sq. ft.)Size of permit area (acres or sq. ft.) The permit area is the portion of the parcel covered by this Special Permit and may include the entire parcel. If the permit area is smaller than the parcel, include all areas supporting the proposed use, such as structures, parking, driveways, signage, water and wastewater facilities, and outdoor activity areas. Clearly show the permit area's size and boundaries on the site plan. Is this application requesting to use an "As-Built" structure or to legitimize an existing use? ("As-Built" structures are structures built without approved building permits or approvals.)YES NO Is this application being submitted to resolve an enforcement action or Notice of Violation (NOV)?YES NO If YES, please provide NOV no. Surrounding Property Uses Describe how the surrounding properties are being used. (For example, houses, farming, commercial business, churches, schools.) Enclosure Checklist Attach the following to your application and check each item included. A sample site plan and floor plan are attached. Site Plan - The site plan may be drawn by hand but shall be drawn to scale and include property lines, easements, driveways, parking areas, wastewater system, water meter or catchment tanks, all existing and proposed structures with labels describing how each structure is used (for example, farm dwelling, agricultural storage shed, detached garage), distances (in feet) of structures from property lines and other structures, and a table of total square footages for all structures. The Director may require additional information if other land uses are proposed in addition to a B&B. Refer to the sample site plan. Floor Plans - Floor plans may be drawn by hand but shall be drawn to scale and include each structure used by the host and guests, with every floor level shown in its entirety. Label each room and accessory area according to its use (for example, B&B bedroom, host bedroom, kitchen, wet bar, lanai). Include kitchens and wet bars so the structure can be evaluated as a guest house, detached bedroom, or dwelling. Legal Access - If access to the property is by a private road or easement, provide evidence of legal access rights, such as a grant of easement or property deed. Location Map - Show the location of the property in relation to nearby roads and subdivisions. A Google Map may be used. State Land Use (SLU) District Zoning District County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 3 of 11 Special Permit Application 3 Proposed Use & Proposed B&B Operations All applicants complete this section. Proposed Use Type of proposed use - check one: B&B only, in an existing dwelling(s) (skip Sections 8 and 9) B&B only, in a proposed (new) dwelling(s) or when additions are proposed to an existing dwelling (complete Sections 5-10) B&B and other activities/uses, such as weddings, special events, etc. (complete Sections 5-10) Proposed B&B Operations How many bedrooms will be offered for guests?How many dwelling units are on the building site? What is the size of each dwelling unit in square feet, including accessory areas? What are the total number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit? Describe where the B&B guest and host bedrooms are located. (For example, the host resides on the first floor of the main dwelling; two guest bedrooms are on the second floor of the main dwelling; and one guest bedroom is in the detached guest house.) Building site (HCC 25-1-5): "Building site" means a parcel of land occupied or to be occupied by a principal use and accessory uses or a building or group of buildings, and includes a lot and a plot. "Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms designed for, containing, or used as the complete facilities for the cooking, sleeping, and living area of a single family only; it is occupied by no more than one family and contains a single kitchen. Who is the host of the B&B? Owner Operator Will the host live on the building site while the B&B is being rented?YES NO The host must reside on the same building site as the B&B while it is being rented (HCC 6-40). Describe the reasons and objectives of the proposed uses. County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 4 of 11 Special Permit Application 4 Proposed B&B and Other Activities / Uses Complete only if you are proposing other activities or uses in addition to a B&B. If you are proposing other activities or uses in addition to the B&B, describe all additional uses and activities below. Include the anticipated number of employees and event attendees, days/hours of operation/events, and the frequency and duration of events. (For example: 4 weddings per month, held only on Fridays and Saturdays between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for up to 50 attendees. Three employees will service the wedding events.) 5 Access / Traffic / Parking All applicants complete this section. Indicate how many off-street parking spaces will be provided and describe where the parking area will be located. Ensure parking stalls are shown on the site plan. One off-street parking space is required for each guest bedroom, plus one parking space for the dwelling unit (HCC 25-4-7). This applies when the entire dwelling is rented as a whole. A 3-bedroom B&B requires 4 spaces. Will land need to be cleared or vegetation removed to create or expand a parking area for the B&B? If YES, complete Sections 8 and 9 even if they are not otherwise required for your use type. YES NO Name of roadway(s) fronting the property:Road ownership - check all that apply: State County Private How wide in feet or how many total lanes is this roadway? Surface material (e.g., asphalt, gravel, dirt, etc.): Condition of roadway (e.g., new pavement, good, moderate, poor, etc.): What type of shoulders does the roadway have? Paved Grass None Approximate width of shoulders (in ft.): Will the proposed use create traffic problems on nearby roadways?YES NO Explain how the proposed use will affect traffic and what can be done to minimize these effects. County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 5 of 11 Special Permit Application 6 Utilities / On-Site Infrastructure / Public Services All applicants complete this section. Utilities / On-Site Infrastructure How will potable (drinkable) water be supplied for the proposed use? County Water Private Water Company Well Catchment Trucked Potable Water How will wastewater be disposed of for the proposed use? County Sewer Private Sewer Septic Cesspool Package (on-site) Wastewater Treatment System Other: How will solid waste (i.e., construction debris, rubbish, green waste) be disposed of for the proposed use? Applicant Private Hauler to Landfill / Transfer Station Public Services Is the subject property accessible to emergency vehicles such as fire trucks? YES NO UNKNOWN Are all other essential utilities available to the site (including telephone, electrical, internet, etc.)?YES NO 7 Agricultural Considerations All applicants complete this section. Does the property receive any property tax reduction (dedication or exemption) for agricultural uses? YES NO Is the property currently being used for agriculture?YES NO If YES, describe all current agricultural uses on the property (include crops, livestock, farm activities) and how many square feet or acres of land are in use. Do you plan on continuing to use the property for agriculture?YES NO If NO, explain why: Special Permit Application County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 6 of 11 Will the proposed use remove land that is currently farmed from agricultural use? YES NO If YES, how many acres will be converted? 8 Archaeological, Historic and Cultural Resources Required if any ground disturbance (grading, grubbing, or vegetation removal) is proposed. Are you aware of any archaeological, historical, and/or cultural sites or resources on the subject property, such as trails, rock walls, terraces, platforms, lava tube openings, artifacts, marine shell concentrations, or human burials? YES NO If YES - list the known archaeological, historical, and/or cultural sites or resources: Have any archaeological studies or plans been prepared for the property (e.g., Archaeological Inventory Survey, Data Recovery Plan, Preservation Plan, Burial Treatment Plan)? YES NO Are you aware of any valued cultural resources, including traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights exercised in the area (e.g., areas of traditional collection of terrestrial resources such as kī leaf, aho cord, thatch, medicinal plants and ferns) or marine or riparian resources (e.g., limu, ʻōpae, ʻoʻopu, hīhīwai) used for subsistence, cultural and religious purposes? Traditional and customary rights may also include rights of access to the archaeological and historical resources of the property. YES NO If YES - describe the valued cultural resources or traditional and customary rights exercised: Describe how the proposed use may impact archaeological, historic, or cultural resources, and the extent of any such impact: Describe how any archaeological, historic, or cultural resources will be protected: Special Permit Application County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 7 of 11 9 Natural Resources Required if any ground disturbance (grading, grubbing, or vegetation removal) is proposed. Are there any unique resources or sensitive habitat areas on the property? For example: wetlands, anchialine ponds, waterfalls, streams, scenic views, native forest, etc. YES NO If YES - describe the unique resource and how it may be impacted by the proposed project: Describe existing flora (plants) and fauna (animals) present on the subject parcel: Are you aware of any federal/state listed threatened or endangered plant or animal species on the subject property (e.g., Hawaiian Hawk (Io), Hoary Bat, seabirds, Hawaiian Goose (Nene), etc.)? YES NO If YES, describe the species and how it will be impacted by the proposed use: 10 Criteria and Additional Information All applicants complete this section. HRS Chapter 205 Criteria Written narrative response required The Planning Commission evaluates a Special Permit using the criteria below. Describe how the proposed use meets each criterion. Attach additional pages if needed. 1. Will the proposed use preserve or keep lands of high agricultural potential in agricultural use? Describe how it will do this. Describe how the proposed use might not be strictly agricultural in nature, yet reasonable in the agricultural district. Special Permit Application County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 8 of 11 2. Will the proposed use negatively affect the surrounding properties? If so, describe how these impacts can be minimized. 3. Will the proposed use unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, police, and fire protection? 4. Explain what unusual conditions, trends, and needs have arisen since the Agricultural district boundaries and regulations were established in the 1960s. 5. Is the land upon which the proposed use is being sought unsuited for the uses permitted within the agricultural district? If the land is suited for agricultural uses, will the proposed use take away from the overall agricultural potential of the property? 6. Will the proposed use substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and its present use? 7. Is the proposed use consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan or other applicable plans (Community Development Plans, Design Plans)? Provide examples of goals, policies, objectives, and/or standards that the proposed use is consistent with. Provide links to the applicable General Plan and CDP pages. Additional Information Is there any other information you would like to provide? Sample SITE PLAN 123 Countryside Lane Anytown, State. SCALE: 1 • = 40' 0 20 40 80 FEET t N 0 0 0 0 ",;;t 280.00' 30' ,.... -- -- I 20' SIDE YARD SETBACK :Q I WATER 1 CATCHMENT TANK AGRIGULlUIW. STORAGE SHED 75.00' I OPERATOR'S DWELLING REAR YARD SETBACK r -----------------7 .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. I I .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. I I .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. ICOFFEE TREE I .ill. .ill. .ill. CULTIVATION AREA .ill. .ill. .ill. II .ill. .ill. ..lk. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. I .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. � .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. .ill. ..lk. .ill. .ill. .ill. ..lk. .ill. I L _____________________ j GREENHOUSE B&B _g DWELLING WATER CATCHMENT TANK f-���c-1 PARKING : SYSTEM I AREA L _____ j I ,-----, I : SEPTIC � lc====:::::I I : SYSTEM: I L _____ J I - -- - 30' ----- - - - - FRONT YARD SETBACK 300.00' COUNTRYSIDE LANE I 20' 0 SIDE YARD 0 0 SETBACK ' County of Hawai'i Planning Department · Rev. August 2026 Page 10 of 11