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HRS §262-4

Which rules win when airport and local zoning conflict

This section says that if airport zoning rules and other local or state rules disagree about the same area, the stricter rule wins. This applies to things like building height, tree height, and land use. The stricter rule controls.

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The statute, as written — Relation to comprehensive zoning regulations

In the event of conflict between any airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter and any ordinances or other regulations applicable to the same area, whether the conflict be with respect to the height of structures or trees, the use of land, or any other matter, and whether other regulations were adopted by or under the authority of the State or by or under the authority of a county, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern and prevail.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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