Building a second home on a residential lot

Notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary, for any residentially zoned lot where only one (1) single-family residential dwelling is permitted, one (1) additional single-family residential dwelling unit (attached or detached) may be developed, provided:All applicable County requirements, not inconsistent with Section 46-4(c), Hawai'i Revised Statutes and the County's zoning provisions applicable to residential use are met, including, but not limited to, building height, setback, maximum lot coverage, parking, and floor area requirements.The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to lots developed under a project development, or other multi-family development, or similar provisions where the aggregate number of dwelling units for such development exceeds the density otherwise allowed in the zoning district.For residentially zoned lots on which an additional dwelling unit is developed, guest house allowances shall be governed by Section 8-1.4(i).The following public facilities are found adequate to service the additional dwelling unit:Public sanitary sewers, an individual wastewater system (or cesspool), or a private sanitary sewer system built to County standards and approved by the Department of Health.For sewered areas, the availability and capability of a public sewer system shall be confirmed in writing by the Department of Public Works. The availability of a private sewer system shall be confirmed in writing by the Department of Health.The availability of water shall be confirmed in writing by the Department of Water.Approval in writing from the Kaua'i Fire Department is required for all parcels.Facilities clearance may be obtained prior to application for Building Permit. Forms for facilities clearance will be available from the Building Division, Department of Public Works. The form, approved by all agencies, shall be submitted with the Building Permit application. Where complete plans and specifications are submitted for Building Permit application processing, the submission of the Facilities Clearance Form will be attached with the Building Permit and processed concurrently.Nothing contained in this Section shall affect private covenants or deed restrictions that prohibit the construction of a specified number of dwelling units on any residential lot. The provisions of this Section shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 22, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended, Section 22-28. Limiting or Prohibiting Long-Term Rentals, Additional Dwelling Units, Additional Rental Units, and Guest Houses.