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HRS §205A-45

Counties can set bigger shoreline setbacks

Counties may pass their own rules or laws to make shoreline setback lines larger than the state minimum. They can also expand the shoreline area to include land between mean sea level and the shoreline. This section only gives counties that power.

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The statute, as written — Shoreline setback lines established by county

(a) The several counties through rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91 or ordinance may require that shoreline setback lines be established at distances greater than that established in this part. (b) The several counties through rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91 or ordinance may expand the shoreline area to include the area between mean sea level and the shoreline.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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