HCC §25-2-10

Rights and permits stay with the land, not the owner

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This section says that any changes to the zoning rules and any permits or approvals given under them apply to the land or building itself, not to a specific person. These rights stay with the property even if the owner changes, and they are only granted if they would be okay no matter who owns the land.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Privileges granted run with land

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.

All amendments to this chapter and all permits and approvals issued under this chapter shall apply to the applicable land, building, development, or use and shall not be granted if the action sought would not be equally acceptable under a variety of owners, and such privileges granted shall run with the land and shall not reside in any particular owner or occupant of any premises. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-2-10

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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