ROH §24-4.4
Old zoning approvals and applications stay valid
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗Approvals and applications for subdivisions and zoning that were accepted before April 21, 2021 remain valid under the old rules. The East Honolulu SCP does not cancel them. Old zoning rules for that area stay in effect until updated.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Existing zoning and subdivision ordinances, approvals, and applications
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) All existing subdivisions and zoning approved prior to April 21, 2021 for projects, including but not limited to those subject to unilateral agreements, continue to remain in effect following the enactment of this ordinance.
(b) Subdivision and zoning ordinances applicable to the East Honolulu SCP area enacted prior to April 21, 2021 continue to regulate the use of land within demarcated zones of the East Honolulu SCP area until such time as the subdivision and zoning ordinances may be amended to be consistent with the revised East Honolulu SCP.
(c) Notwithstanding adoption of the East Honolulu SCP, applications for subdivision actions and land use permits accepted by the department for processing prior to April 21, 2021 continue to be subject only to applicable ordinances and rules and regulations in effect at the time the application is accepted for processing.
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