ROH §23-1.3

Who can ask the city to change land use

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This section explains who can ask the city to change the land use classification for small parcels (15 acres or less) in agricultural or urban zones. It also says the city council can start such a request itself. All requests go to the planning department for review.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Petition to city council

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.

(a) Any department or agency of the State or county, or any person with a property interest in the land sought to be reclassified, may petition the county for a change in the classification of parcels of land of 15 acres or less which are in the agricultural or urban district. Each petition shall be referred to the department of planning and permitting for evaluation and processing. (b) Petitions may be initiated by the council by resolution and such petitions shall be referred to the department of planning and permitting for evaluation and processing in the same manner as all other petitions. )

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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