HCC §34-8
Dedication of public access in subdivisions
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗When a subdivision needs public access, the subdivider must file signed dedication documents that are free of any claims. Before final approval, the right agencies must review and approve those documents. The public access must be clearly marked on the final map.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Subdivision of land
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) Upon review of a subdivision application, when it is determined that public access must be provided, the subdivider shall file the executed documents for dedication of the public access, free and clear of all encumbrances with the director. (b) Prior to final subdivision approval, the dedication documents shall be reviewed and approved as to its form and content by the appropriate agencies. The director may thereafter grant approval to the subdivision in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations of the County. (c) The public access shall be clearly designated on the final map of the subdivision in accordance with the subdivision rules and regulations. (1996, ord 96-17, sec 2.)34-8
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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