HCC §23-78
Releasing the subdivider's bond after work is approved
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗After a subdivider finishes the required improvements and utilities, and files the final construction plans with the right agencies, those agencies must approve the work and release the subdivider from any bonds or security they posted. This section explains when the county lets the subdivider off the hook.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Release of surety after final approval
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 completion of the improvements and utilities in a subdivision as required by this chapter and certification thereof as provided by article 7 of this chapter, and after the subdivider files one set of construction plans as actually modified to meet construction requirements with the department of public works, State department of health and department of water supply (if applicable), the department of public works, State department of health and the department of water supply (if applicable), shall approve the performance and thereupon discharge the subdivider and surety (in whole or in part according to the terms of the subdivider’s agreement, if any) from the obligation of any bonds and release to the subdivider any security posted by the subdivider, or authorize and direct such discharge and release by the appropriate agency. 23-27 SUPP. 11 (1-2022) Article 6. Improvements. Division 1. Construction.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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