HCC §25-2-65
Rules for approving a use permit
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section lists the three conditions the county commission must check before granting a use permit. The proposed use must fit the zoning district and general plan, must not harm the community or nearby properties, and must not overburden public services like roads, water, and schools.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Criteria for granting a use permit
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 use permit may be granted by the commission upon finding that: (1) The granting of the proposed use shall be consistent with the general purpose of the zoning district, the intent and purpose of this chapter, and the general plan; (2) The granting of the proposed use shall not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor cause substantial, adverse impact to the community’s character, to surrounding properties; and (3) The granting of the proposed use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewer, water, drainage, schools, police and fire protection and other related infrastructure. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-2-65
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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