HCC §25-6-50
Agricultural Project District: Purpose and How It Applies
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains what an Agricultural Project District (APD) is for. It lets the county approve flexible, creative plans for farming and rural homes on agricultural land, instead of using fixed land-use rules. It also says an APD is a change to the zoning map for that specific project.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Purpose and applicability
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 agricultural project district (APD) development is intended to provide a flexible and creative planning approach for developments within the agricultural zoning districts, in lieu of specific land use designations. It will allow for flexibility in the location of specific types of agricultural uses and variations in lot sizes. Under this planning approach, opportunities will be provided for a mix of small scale agricultural activities and associated residential uses, as well as larger agricultural projects. This district will also provide a vehicle to satisfy the demand for a rural lifestyle on marginal agricultural land, while decreasing the pressure to develop important agricultural land for this purpose. The planning approach would establish a continuity in land uses and designs, while providing for the needed infrastructural facilities and systems to support the various types of agricultural developments. An agricultural project district is an amendment to this chapter which changes the district boundaries in accordance with the individual agricultural project district. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-6-50
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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