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HI SB2423
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Exempts lands in special management areas, special flood hazard areas, tsunami evacuation zones, shoreline areas, and other county-designated hazard zones from these restrictions
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Allows neighborhoods to petition (requiring 75% of parcel owners) to retain stricter lot requirements, subject to county notice and public hearing processes
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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