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HI SB1337
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires a two-thirds affirmative vote from homeowners within a block to increase density; homeowners cannot vote to decrease density for their block.
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Authorizes each county mayor, with county council approval, to designate an agency or official to oversee the program and review proposed housing density increases.
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Allows circuit court challenges to any housing density changes made by the county agency or official, filed according to Hawaii rules of civil procedure.
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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