HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-31 Mayor's Proclamation Suspends Several County Building, Land Use Laws amid Eruption Emergency -- press release
May 31, 2018
Contact: County of Hawai'i Planning Department
(808) 961-8288
NEWS RELEASE
Mayor’s Proclamation Suspends Several County Building, Land Use Laws
amid Eruption Emergency
On May 30, 2018, Mayor Harry Kim issued his Second Supplementary
Emergency Proclamation that suspended a number of county laws relating to
building, land use and other related laws, in order to facilitate the establishment
of temporary emergency shelters on specific sites approved by the County, and
independently supported by private organizations.
The suspension of building, land use and related laws by this Second
Supplementary Emergency Proclamation does not extend beyond these
temporary emergency shelter sites approved by the County of Hawaii.
The County and relief organizations have recognized the immediate and growing
need to provide alternative sheltering options for displaced or voluntarily
evacuated residents beyond the County-operated community shelters, which
currently offer limited options for personal space and privacy.
The County, through the Second Supplementary Emergency Proclamation,
wishes to support the significant efforts of private organizations to provide for and
manage temporary emergency shelters. If a private organization wishes to assist
with this initiative, please contact the Planning Department via email at
planning@hawaiicounty.gov.