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HI SB2423

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Hawaii counties from requiring residential lots in urban districts to exceed 2,500 square feet, or from imposing setbacks greater than 10 feet (front), 5 feet (back/sides), or requiring more than one parking space per unit

  • Prevents counties from mandating covered parking, restricting fence heights below 7.5 feet, or capping accessory dwelling units at less than 1,250 square feet in urban zones

  • Exempts lands in special management areas, special flood hazard areas, tsunami evacuation zones, shoreline areas, and other county-designated hazard zones from these restrictions

  • Allows neighborhoods to petition (requiring 75% of parcel owners) to retain stricter lot requirements, subject to county notice and public hearing processes

  • Preserves county authority over wastewater, water, stormwater, fire safety, and other public health standards; effective date set for July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Zoning.

Counties

Last Action

Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to JDC.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2026
Water, Land, and Agriculture1/28/2026

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