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HCC §23-98

Notice, inspections, and certification before subdivision work

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Before starting construction in a subdivision, the subdivider must tell the county in writing at least a week ahead and provide approved plans. County officials can inspect the work at any time. The work is not officially done until the county certifies it meets standards.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Notice before beginning work; inspections; certification

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) Before starting any construction work, the subdivider shall give written notice at least one week in advance to the director of public works and manager (if construction involves a water supply system), of the name of the contractor and any other pertinent information, and shall file three prints of approved construction drawings and specifications with the department of public works and the department of water supply (if construction involves a water supply system). (b) During construction of improvements and installation of facilities and utilities and the carrying on of other work in any subdivision, the work shall at all times be subject to inspection by the director of public works and manager, or their representatives. (c) Subdivision improvements shall not be considered complete and acceptable for final approval by the director until such improvements are so certified in writing to be complete and of acceptable standards by the director of public works and manager (if construction involves a water supply system). (d) Construction within the State highway right-of-way shall be subject to inspection by the district engineer or his representative. Article 8. Safety Flood Hazard District Requirements.
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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