HCC §25-7-59
How to elect a DPC zone change
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains a special, faster way for property owners to ask for a DPC zone change. The owner must submit a written election form to the director. If the owner and property qualify, the director changes the zone. Existing uses that meet DPC rules are considered conforming; those that don't are nonconforming.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — DPC election; administrative procedures
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) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the DPC change of zone process set forth in this section is exempt from article 2, division 4, of this chapter. (b) Any owner of property designated under the preceding section may submit to the director a written election, in a form prescribed by the director, for a change of zone to DPC. (c) Upon verification that the owner and property are eligible for the DPC zoning district, the director shall change the district classification of the property to DPC. (d) A change of zone under this section shall have the same force and effect of law as if made in accordance with article 2 of this chapter. (e) Any use or structure existing at the time of a change of zone under this section that conforms to the requirements and standards of the DPC zoning district is deemed conforming. Any use or structure existing at the time of a change of zone under this section that does not conform to the requirements and standards of the DPC zoning district is deemed nonconforming, subject to article 4, division 6, of this chapter. (f) Nothing in this section precludes or prevents any owner of property not designated under the preceding section to initiate an application for a change of zone under article 2, division 4, of this chapter. (2026, ord 26-57, sec 7.) 25-7-59 Article 8. Zoning Map, District and Urban Zone Maps.*
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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