HCC §34-9
Public access requirements for multiple-family developments
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗When a multiple-family development must provide public access, the developer must follow subdivision rules if giving the land outright. The access must be shown on plans and approved. The developer must give the county clear title to the access before final approval.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Multiple-family development
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) When it is determined that public access must be provided upon review of a multiple-family development, the developer shall file a subdivision application to create the public access right-of-way in accordance with the Subdivision Code if the developer elects to provide the access in fee simple. Public access shall be designated on the plot plan and specified in the final plan approval. (b) The developer shall file the executed deeds or grants of easement for dedication of the public access, free and clear of all encumbrances with the director. (c) Prior to final plan approval, the documents shall be reviewed and approved as to its form and content by the appropriate agencies. (d) The public access right-of-way shall be clearly designated on the multiple-family development plan. (1996, ord 96-17, sec 2.)34-9
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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