HCC §27-31
Appealing floodplain decisions to circuit court
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗If you think the floodplain administrator made a mistake in applying or enforcing the flood rules, you can appeal to the circuit court for the third circuit in Hawaii County. The court will hear and decide your appeal.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Appeals
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 circuit court of the third circuit, County of Hawai‘i, State of Hawai‘i shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the floodplain administrator in the administration or enforcement of this chapter. (1993, ord 93-78, sec 3.)27-31 Article 6. Enforcement.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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