HCC §25-5-37
Landscaping rules for RM district building sites
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗In the RM district, you must landscape at least 20% of the total land area of any building site, unless the lot has only one single-family house and its accessory buildings. Parking areas do not count toward this landscaping requirement.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Landscaping
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.
Landscaping shall be provided on a minimum of twenty percent of the total land area of any building site in the RM district, except for lots containing only one single- family dwelling and accessory buildings. Parking areas shall not be included within the area required for landscaping on any building site. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999, am 2005, ord 05-155, sec 4.)25-5-37 SUPP. 19 (1-2026) 25-80 ZONING § 25-5-38
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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