ROH §22-7.4
When subdivision rules do not apply
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section lists three situations where the subdivision rules do not apply. These include simple land splits for record clarity or transfer, utility or public projects, and small residential lots that cannot be split again. If conditions are broken, the rules apply again.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Exceptions
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.
This article shall not apply to the following:
(1) Subdivision of land into two or more lots only for the purpose of clarifying records, or for conveyance of portions of land and which is not and will not be developed under this subdivision application into dwelling or lodging units. The subdivider desiring such exception shall file with the director a certified statement therefor, stating fully the grounds for the exception and that the subdivided land shall not be provided with dwelling or lodging units. These conditions shall run with the land. Upon further subdivision or failure of the subdivider to comply with the conditions for the exception, the subdivider shall be required to comply with the requirements of this article;
(2) Subdivisions for a public utility, public facility, or of a public nature, and which will not be provided with dwelling or lodging units; and
(3) Subdivision of land into two or less residential or country lots where these lots cannot be further subdivided.
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