HCC §28-2
Who can ask to change land zoning and how
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains that the County Council can change the zoning of small parcels of land (15 acres or less) in urban, rural, or agricultural areas, but not in conservation areas. It also says who can file a petition to request such a change and where to file it.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Scope 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.
(a) The County council by ordinance may amend the districting of such lands fifteen acres or less located in the State land use urban, rural, and agricultural districts. This chapter, however, does not apply to those lands situated within the State land use conservation district classification. (b) Filing of Petition. (1) Petitions shall be on a form prescribed by the planning director and shall be filed with the planning department for processing, evaluation, and review pursuant to sections 28-4 and 28-5. (2) A petition for a change in the boundary or a district involving lands fifteen acres or less presently in the urban, rural and agricultural districts may be filed by any department or agency of the State or County, or any person with a property interest in the land sought to be reclassified. (3) Petitions may also be initiated by the County council by resolution of the council. (1986, ord 86-126, sec 2.) 28-2
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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