HB870 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 46-88 to exempt certain agricultural buildings and structures from building permit and building code requirements when they do not exceed 1,000 square feet in floor area

• Adds steel and reinforced concrete to the list of permitted materials for one-story farm buildings with structural spans under 25 feet, alongside existing masonry and wood-framed options

• Expands exemptions to include nonresidential indigenous Hawaiian hale structures not exceeding 500 square feet that have no kitchen or bathroom and are used for traditional agricultural activities or education

• All exempt buildings, structures, and appurtenances must comply with applicable state and county zoning codes

• Effective date: July 1, 2050