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HCC §15-57

What the parks director must do after approving an improvement

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After a proposal is approved, the parks director must let the builder onto the land, set rules to protect safety, and require all permits and legal compliance. The director also decides how much of the cost can be credited against park fees, but only if the builder offers the finished improvement to the County in writing.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Duties of director

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.

Upon authorization of the proposal, the director shall: (a) Allow entry on the land for construction of improvements upon such terms and conditions as the director finds necessary for protecting the public health, safety and welfare or the convenience of operation of the department of parks and recreation. If the work is not done in accordance with the terms and conditions imposed, the director may halt construction and terminate the work. In such event, there shall be no credit allowed against user fees for any such work. (b) Require compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, ordinances, statutes and other laws. Obtain all permits, including building, plumbing, electrical and construction permits, which are required by County, State or Federal laws. (c) Set a dollar amount to be credited against user fees of the department of parks and recreation which are incurred for the facility on which the improvements will be located. (d) Compute the amount of credit by allowing: (1) Reasonable expenses paid out for materials actually used in construction of the improvement. (2) Reasonable expenses paid out for use of equipment used in construction of the improvement. (3) Reasonable expenses paid out for labor used in construction of the improvement. (4) Proof of expenditures made may be by receipt or affidavit or any other means which satisfies the director that such expenditures were made. (e) Require the persons proposing the improvement to submit a written document offering the improvement as constructed for dedication to the County before allowing any credit against user fees.
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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