HCC §25-5-21

How double-family residential zones are marked and how much land each home needs

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This section says that every RD (double-family residential) zone must be shown on the zoning map with the symbol "RD 3.75". That number means each dwelling unit in that zone must have at least 3,750 square feet of land.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Designation and density of RD districts

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.

Each RD (double-family residential district) shall be designated on the zoning map by the symbol “RD” followed by the number “3.75” which requires that the minimum land area for each dwelling unit shall be three thousand seven hundred fifty square feet. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-5-21

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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