ROH §22-3.1
Why this subdivision law exists
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section explains the goals of the subdivision rules: to make sure land is divided and combined in an orderly way, with good streets, utilities, and safety, and to protect the community's health and welfare.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Purpose
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The purpose of this article and of the subdivision regulations is to achieve orderly development of subdivisions and consolidations of land; to secure adequate and convenient placing of open spaces for utilities and adequate light and air; to prevent congestion of population; to provide for adequate water supply, sewage disposal, drainage, and other utilities and facilities to serve the needs of the residents of the community; to provide for adequate and safe streets for vehicles, firefighting apparatus, and other emergency vehicles; to provide for safety of pedestrians; to promote good civic design and arrangement of lots; and to promote the efficient expenditure of public funds; all of which tend to promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, economy, and general welfare of the people.
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