HI SCR204

Requests that the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu publish all decisions regarding waivers and variances on its website.

Cites the Director's authority under Section 21-2.130 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu to waive development or design standards and under Section 6-1517 of the Revised Charter to grant variances for unnecessary hardship.

Notes that lack of public access to waiver and variance decision documents undermines transparency in the permitting process.

References a March 2021 indictment of five current or former Department of Planning and Permitting employees for allegedly accepting bribes to expedite permits, indicating public confidence concerns.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Mayor of Honolulu, the Director of Planning and Permitting, and the Executive Officer of the Public Utilities Commission.