HCC §23-14

Variances

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This section says that the county may grant variances (exceptions) from the rules in this chapter, but only if the variance does not allow a use that is not already allowed in the area, and does not mainly get around density limits.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Variances

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.

Variances from the provisions of this chapter may be granted; provided, that a variance shall not allow the introduction of a use not otherwise permitted within the district; and provided further that a variance shall not primarily effectuate relief from applicable density limitations.

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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