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HRS §46-5

County planning and traffic commissions

This section gives smaller counties (under 100,000 people) the power to create two commissions: a planning commission to plan future growth and zoning, and a traffic commission to advise on traffic rules. It does not require them to create these commissions, just allows it.

counties

The statute, as written — Planning and traffic commissions; creation

The legislative body of any county with a population of less than 100,000 persons shall, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and except as otherwise provided, have the following specific powers in addition to any other specific powers provided by law: (1) County planning commission. To create a county planning commission (A) to formulate a master plan providing for the future growth, development, and beautification of the county in its public and private buildings, streets, roads, grounds, and vacant lots; (B) to formulate subdivision and zoning regulations; and (C) to recommend the establishment of building zones. (2) County traffic commission. To create a county traffic commission to advise the legislative body in the regulation of traffic.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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