HCC §14-56

Why the County protects special trees

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This section explains the County's goal to protect special trees from being destroyed when land is developed. It follows state law and sets the stage for rules that preserve these trees. It does not create any specific rules itself.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Intent

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.

In accordance with section 58-2, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, to safeguard exceptional trees from destruction due to land development, the County desires to enact protective regulations to preserve exceptional trees within the County. (1984, ord 84-22, sec 1.)14-56

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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