HCC §25-5-113

Building height limits in the commercial general district

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This section sets the maximum height for buildings in the CG (commercial general) district. The general limit is 45 feet, but in Hilo it is 120 feet. There are no other rules or exceptions in this section.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Height limit

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) The height limit in the CG district shall be forty-five feet, except in those areas designated in subsection (b) below. (b) The height limit in the City of Hilo shall be one hundred twenty feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2002, ord 02-88, sec 2.)25-5-113

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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