HI HB251

Allows reclassification of certain residential subdivisions from the agricultural district to the rural district, provided the subdivisions have soil classified as class D or E productivity (marginal agricultural land).

Applies to projects approved by counties with subdivision plats creating 200 or more lots averaging less than 3 acres in size, located in the agricultural district and approved on or before the effective date.

Reclassification occurs upon voluntary request by the developer to the land use commission, without requiring formal commission proceedings.

Bars legal challenges to the creation and development of lots, infrastructure, and single-family residences within reclassified areas that were contemplated by county project approvals granted before the act's effective date.

Prohibits counties and private landowners from creating lots smaller than those specified in the original county project approvals on lands moved to the rural district.