Hawaii County Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Hawaii County held 19 public meetings covering zoning matters. 16 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 13 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred. Activity was up 6% compared to March (425 activity items across 19 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Bill 137: Puna Rezoning at 17-4050 Kua'ainau Road

Approved.

Rezoned 5.79 acres at TMK 17016010 from Agriculture 20-acre to Family Agriculture 1-acre for applicants Benjamin and Olympia Love, allowing subdivision into five lots. Access via Kua'ainau Road (county-maintained) with new private right-of-way.

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B&B Special Permit at 11-1837 Naha St.

Approved.

Melissa Martinez received approval to operate a one-bedroom bed and breakfast within a two-bedroom single family dwelling on approximately 1 acre in the state agricultural district at 11-1837 Naha St., Hawaii's Eden Rock Estates, Puna (TMK 31-1-078-046). The hosted operation will accommodate maximum 3 guests with an on-site operator. Applicant must resolve outstanding violations including unpermitted solar panels, septic certification, and deck permitting before commencing operations.

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Rezoning at 17-4050 Kuo Aina Rd for Love Family Subdivision (Bill 137)

Approved.

Zone change from Agriculture 20 acres to Family Agriculture 1 acre at Ola'a, Puna (TMK 17016-010) for applicants Benjamin and Olympia Love to subdivide 5.79 acres into five lots. First reading approved.

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Rezoning at 533 Monono St. for Hawaii Federal Credit Union (Bill 130)

Approved.

Zone change from Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq ft to Neighborhood Commercial 10,000 sq ft at Waikea, South Hilo (TMK 22034-036) for Hawaii Federal Credit Union to construct a new credit union branch facility. Area: 22,500 sq ft. Includes 10-year extension to construction condition, amendment to road widening dedication, and deletion of roadway improvements condition.

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Rezoning at 494 Hinano St. for Hawaii Federal Credit Union Parking (Bill 131)

Approved.

Zone change from Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq ft to Neighborhood Commercial 10,000 sq ft at Waikea, South Hilo (TMK 22034045) for Hawaii Federal Credit Union to construct a 41-stall parking lot for the proposed new credit union facility. Area: 22,500 sq ft.

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Resolution 498-26: State Grant for 34 Rainbow Drive Infrastructure

Approved.

Authorized the mayor to accept $1,000,000 grant from State Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for planning and engineering design for roadway and utility improvements at the 34 Rainbow Drive affordable housing project site.

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Bill 124 - Downtown Pahoa Commercial District Zoning

Deferred.

County Council bill to amend Chapter 25-8-26 zone map by changing zoning from Village Commercial 10,000 sq ft (CB-10) and Single Family Residential 10,000 sq ft (RS) to Downtown Commercial (DPC) for various properties in Pahoa village. Deferred to allow planning department and Council Member Kirkowitz to add language clarifying the opt-in voluntary nature of the district.

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Bill 126 - Special Districts Code Amendments

Deferred.

County Council bill amending Chapter 25 Articles 1, 3, 5 and 7 establishing new zoning code requirements for permitted uses, building height limits, minimum site area, average width, and minimum yards for the Downtown Pahoa Commercial (DPC) district.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 16 recorded zoning decisions. See all Hawaii County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Agriculture 20 acres (A-20a) → Family Agriculture 1 acre (FA-1a), 5.79 acres at 17-4050 Kua'ainau Road, Olawapuna, Puna (TMK 17016010) (Benjamin and Olympia Love)
• Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq ft (R-10) → Neighborhood Commercial 10,000 sq ft (NC-10), 22,500 sq ft acres at 533 Monono St., Waikea, South Hilo (TMK 22034-036) (Hawaii Federal Credit Union)
• Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq ft (R-10) → Neighborhood Commercial 10,000 sq ft (NC-10), 22,500 sq ft acres at 494 Hinano St., Waikea, South Hilo (TMK 22034045) (Hawaii Federal Credit Union)
• Agriculture 20 acres (A-20) → Family Agriculture 1 acre (FA-1), 5.79 acres at 17-4050 Kuo Aina Rd., Ola'a, Puna (TMK 17016-010) (Benjamin and Olympia Love)
• CB-10 (Village Commercial 10,000 sq ft) and RS (Single Family Residential 10,000 sq ft) → DPC (Downtown Pahoa Commercial) at Various properties in Pahoa Village (County Council (Council Member Ashley Kirkowitz, District 4))
• Agricultural District (State Land Use) → Special Permit for non-agricultural uses (festival and heavy equipment base yard), Approximately 14.47 acres of use on larger 1,500-acre property at Indian Tree Road area, south of Pepeekeo (TMK not specified in transcript) (Tepe Mountain)

Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 57 instances
• zoning: 52 instances
• residential: 49 instances
• subdivision: 45 instances
• commercial: 39 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision mentions were up 50% from March.

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