HI HB541

Limits certain urban development requirements to apply only to counties with populations under 500,000, effectively exempting Honolulu County (population over 500,000) from these provisions

Grants the director of county land use agencies sole administrative authority to approve or deny subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision applications for residentially zoned parcels in the state urban district, subject to environmental and historic preservation exclusions

Removes the requirement for counties with 500,000+ population to adopt ordinances adding development potential in apartment and mixed-use districts equivalent to five-year housing demand projections

Restricts impact fee calculation based on development square footage to counties under 500,000 population only

Limits the prohibition on private covenants that restrict accessory dwelling units or long-term rentals to residentially zoned lots in urban districts within counties under 500,000 population