HCC §25-4-47

Minimum gap between buildings on one property

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This rule sets the required space between two main buildings on the same property. Unless a different distance is stated elsewhere, the buildings must be at least 15 feet apart, measured from wall to wall.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Minimum distance between main buildings on same building

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.

site. Unless otherwise specified, the minimum distance between main buildings on the same building site shall be fifteen feet, measured between the walls of the two buildings. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-4-47

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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