HCC §15-1
Why this land use law exists
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains the goals of the county's land use rules. It aims to keep Hawaii beautiful, support people's well-being, use land wisely, create parks and cultural places, and protect scenic and historic sites. It does not set any specific rules or penalties.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Purpose of chapter
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.
The purposes of this chapter are: (1) Preservation of the beauty of Hawai‘i, its way of life and its Aloha spirit; (2) Moral, physical and economic well-being of the citizens and residents of the County; (3) Utilization of land resources in the County in an intelligent and reasonable manner based on the capabilities and characteristics of the soil, its physical surroundings, climate, and the needs of the people in the County together with any other relevant and material considerations; (4) Establishment of recreational and cultural facilities that will provide healthful, educational, and aesthetic advantages for the people in the County and its visitors, and for the orderly and progressive development of such facilities to accommodate the expanding and diversified needs of the people; and (5) Protection and enhancement of the scenic and historic resources of the area.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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