HCC §25-7-57

When you need plan approval in the DPC district

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In the DPC district, you must get plan approval for any new building or addition to an existing building. The only exception is building one single-family house on a lot, plus any accessory buildings like a shed or garage. This section is short and only covers this approval requirement.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Other regulations

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.

Plan approval is required for all new structures and additions to existing structures in the DPC district, except for construction of one single-family dwelling per lot and any accessory buildings. (2026, ord 26-57, sec 7.) 25-7-57

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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