ROH §24-1.11
Applicants must certify they considered social impacts
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗People asking to change a development plan must include a signed statement that they carefully thought about the social impact factors. They must also let affected people suggest other ways to reduce negative effects. The application and statement become public records.
developers
The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Certificate of compliance with the social impact factors
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.
All applicants for a development plan amendment shall include, as part of their application, a certification that the social impact factors listed above have been given careful consideration, and shall report the conclusions of such consideration. The consideration of social impact factors shall include an opportunity for parties affected by a proposed project to identify alternative ways of managing or mitigating any expected negative social impacts. The completed application and certification shall be made a public record.
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