HCC §25-4-68
When the county must approve a small building position mistake
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗The county must approve a request to fix a small building position error unless the error is too big, the owner knew it broke the rules, or the fix is easy and cheap. This section only covers when approval is required.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Grounds for approval or denial
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.
The director shall approve an application for recognition of a de minimis structure position discrepancy unless: (a) The discrepancy is greater than the difference as allowed by the de minimis structure position discrepancy definition, or (b) The director finds that the improvement was placed with knowledge that it would violate the minimum yard or open space requirements; or (c) The improvement could be moved, or the discrepancy otherwise corrected, without significant expense, difficulty, or hardship to the applicant. (2002, ord 02-70, sec 3.)25-4-68
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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