HCC §10-6
Appeals of public works decisions
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗If the director of public works makes a decision that hurts you, you can appeal to the board of appeals within 30 days. The board can uphold, reverse, or change the decision if it breaks the law, lacks solid evidence, or is unfair. The board must make rules for appeals under state law.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Appeals
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the director of public works in the administration or application of this chapter, may, within thirty days after the director of public works’ decision, appeal the decision to the board of appeals. The board of appeals may affirm the decision of the director of public works or it may reverse or modify the decision if the decision is: (a) In violation of this chapter or other applicable law; (b) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or (c) Arbitrary, or capricious, or characterized by an abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion. The board of appeals shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, necessary for the purposes of this section.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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