HCC §5-11-3
Appealing a construction code decision to the board
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗If you disagree with a construction code decision that is not covered by other appeal rules, you can appeal to the board of appeals within 30 days. The board can uphold, change, or overturn the decision if it broke the law, was clearly wrong, or was unfair.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Other 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.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the authority having jurisdiction in the administration or application of the construction code, other than that prescribed in sections 5-11-1 and 5-11-2, may, within thirty days after the date of the authority having jurisdiction’s decision, appeal the decision to the board of appeals. The board of appeals may affirm the decision of the authority having jurisdiction, or it may reverse or modify the decision if the decision is: (1) In violation of the construction code or other applicable law; (2) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or (3) Arbitrary, or capricious, or characterized by an abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-11-3
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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