HCC §14-85
How streets get named or renamed
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains who names new streets and how existing streets can be renamed. New streets are named by the developer and approved by the county director. Existing streets can be renamed by the council, director, street owner, or property owners, with certain rules for who must agree.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Procedures for naming and renaming streets
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.
(a) New streets. Streets to be created by land division, whether public or private, serving or with the potential to serve three or more lots or units shall be named by the subdivider and approved by the director during the review and approval of the subdivision. (b) Naming or renaming existing streets. The County council, director, street owner, or property owner along the street may initiate the naming or renaming of an existing street. When naming or renaming is initiated by the street owner or property owner, the petition must be signed by owners representing at least two- thirds of the parcels, dwelling units or businesses located along the affected street or portion of the street. When initiated by the County council, the council may direct the director by resolution. The director will name or rename a street in accordance with the criteria set forth in this article. (c) Notification. After a street is named, the director must notify all appropriate public agencies and the property owners along the affected street. (2004, ord 04-82, sec 2.)14-85
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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