HRS §518-3
Restrictions on community residences are invalid
Hawaii wants community residences in residential areas. Any rule that blocks a licensed adult care home, intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disabilities, or special treatment facility from opening in a residential zone is void and cannot be enforced.
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The statute, as written — Invalidity of certain restrictive covenants
It is the public policy of the State to establish community residences in residential areas. Therefore, any restrictive covenant or other private legal impediment made by any person, association, firm, or corporation which directly or indirectly prevents or restricts the establishment in an area zoned for residential use of a facility licensed by the State as an adult residential care home as defined under section 321-15.1; intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the community; or special treatment facility as defined under section 334-1 shall be void and unenforceable as to such community residences.
Sections this one refers to
§321-15.1 Definitions for care homes and asbestos work
§334-1 Definitions for mental health and substance abuse laws
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