HCC §25-5-162
Allowed uses in the O district
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section lists what can be done on land in the O district. Some uses are always allowed, while others need a special permit. It also says that uses directly related to these are allowed too.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Permitted uses
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 following uses shall be permitted in the O district: (1) Apiaries. (2) Aquaculture activities and facilities. (3) Cemeteries and mausoleums, as permitted under chapter 6, article 1 of this Code. (4) Existing churches and temples of historical significance. (5) Forestry. (6) Game preserves. (7) Growing of plants provided such growth does not impair a view intended to be preserved in the O district. (8) Heiaus, historical areas, structures, and monuments. (9) Natural features, phenomena, and vistas as tourist attractions. (10) Private recreational uses involving no aboveground structure except dressing rooms and comfort stations. (11) Public parks. (12) Public uses and structures, as permitted under section 25-4-11. (13) Telecommunication antenna and towers, as permitted under section 25-4-12. (14) Utility substations, as permitted under section 25-4-11. (b) In addition to those uses permitted under subsection (a) above, the following uses may be permitted in the O district, provided that a use permit is issued for each use: (1) Crematoriums, funeral homes, funeral services, and mortuaries. (2) Golf courses, provided that the property is within the state land use urban or rural district. Golf courses and golf driving ranges shall not be permitted within the state land use agricultural district unless approved by the County before July 1, 2005. 25-121 SUPP. 19 (1-2026) (3) Yacht harbors and boating facilities; provided that the use, in its entirety, is compatible with the stated purpose of the O district. (4) Wind energy facilities; provided that the property is within the state land use agricultural district. (c) Uses considered directly accessory to the uses permitted in this section shall also be permitted in the O district. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 2008, ord 08-2, sec 3; ord 08-46, sec 1; am 2011, ord 11-25, secs 3 and 4; am 2012, ord 12-28, sec 18; am 2014, ord 14-86, sec 13; am 2024, ord 24-65, secs 7 and 10; am 2025, ord 25-55, sec 11; ord 25-66, sec 25.)25-5- 162
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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