HI HB1860

Establishes a contested case proceeding process allowing any person adversely affected by Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) actions to file a petition for administrative review with a public hearing under Chapter 91.

Requires legislative approval by concurrent resolution with two-thirds majority vote in each house before amendments to Kakaako community development district mauka and makai area plans and rules can take effect.

Expands community engagement requirements to include effective collaboration with residents and landowners to ensure rules compliance, requires posting of development details on the authority's website, and mandates notification to state legislators and city councilmembers representing the affected district.

Amends Kakaako development guidance policies to impose density limits (maximum 3.5 floor area ratio), height restrictions (no more than 400 feet), and requires comprehensive infrastructure studies before project approval to assess sewer, road, utility, school, and park capacity.

Mandates impact fees on developers where infrastructure improvements are needed to accommodate anticipated residents in Kakaako community development district.