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HI SB1337

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a block-level upzoning program allowing Hawaii counties to adopt ordinances that permit homeowners within a block to vote to increase housing density beyond current zoning limits in urban districts.

  • Requires a two-thirds affirmative vote from homeowners within a block to increase density; homeowners cannot vote to decrease density for their block.

  • Authorizes each county mayor, with county council approval, to designate an agency or official to oversee the program and review proposed housing density increases.

  • Allows circuit court challenges to any housing density changes made by the county agency or official, filed according to Hawaii rules of civil procedure.

  • Authorizes counties to adopt implementing ordinances covering voting rules and procedures, public outreach requirements, and definitions of "block"; effective July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Housing Density.

Counties

Last Action

The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Housing3/11/2021
Ways and Means2/19/2021
Housing2/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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