Hawaii County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Hawaii County held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 69% compared to July (529 activity items across 13 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Special permit for two-bedroom bed and breakfast on North Site Road (Mountain View)

Approved.

Application for special permit to operate a two-bedroom bed and breakfast with integrated farm education within an existing three-bedroom dwelling (max six guests) on an 8.96 acre property in the state land use agricultural district, zoned agricultural 20 acres. Located at 18-4017 North Site Road, approximately 500 feet north of the intersection of Volcano Road, portion of Ola'a Reservation Lots, Puna. Guests may be offered guided farm tours, educational workshops, meals from farm produce, and cultural experiences. Director recommended approval with conditions. Motion amended to include farm education components. Roll call: Perrin aye, Frappinardo aye, Fukushima aye, Daniele aye; motion carries with four ayes and three excused.

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Bill 168, Draft 2 - Rezoning at Hina Lole, North Kona

Approved.

Repeals numerous prior ordinances and amends the North Kona and Kailua Urban Zoning Maps, changing 6.467 acres at Hina Lole 4th/5th/6th, North Kona (TMK 75010013) on the north side of Hualalai Road ~1,000 feet east of Kukini Highway, from Village Commercial 7,500 sf and Multiple-Family Residential 2,500 sf to Double-Family Residential 3,700 sf and Agricultural 5 acres. Planning-Director-initiated. Approved on second and final reading 9-0.

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Special permit for food vendor market at Hawaiian Paradise Park (Klein)

Approved.

Application for special permit to legitimize a vendor market of food vendors, agricultural training classes, and sale of fresh produce on 1.06 acres in the state land use agricultural district. Property on the opposite side of 33rd Avenue, approximately 0.53 miles from the intersection of Hulu Drive, Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision. Five vendor stalls (~120 sq ft each): three food service, one produce, one mushroom cultivation; plus a 140 sq ft storage structure and a future 600 sq ft restroom. Applicants Kira and Brent Klein. Director recommended approval with conditions. Roll call: Frappinardo aye, Perrin aye, Fukushima aye, Daniele aye.

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Favorable recommendation on Bill 154 (commercial parking lots ordinance)

Approved.

Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation on Bill 154 amending chapter 25 zoning article 157 of the Hawaii County code related to commercial parking lots and garages, WITHOUT the planning director's proposed amendment that would retain commercial parking lots and garages as a permitted use in the downtown Hilo commercial district; further recommended the county develop a downtown Hilo public parking and access plan including assessment of the bayfront. An earlier motion for an unfavorable recommendation by Commissioner Frappinardo died for lack of a second. Roll call: Fukushima aye, Perrin aye, Frappinardo aye, Daniele aye.

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Close file on communication 977 - affordable housing agreement for five-lot subdivision

Approved.

Committee closed file on communication 977, which transmitted the affordable housing agreement for a subdivision at tax map key 2-4-003-035, tied to rezone ordinance 23-34 (agricultural to residential) for a parcel in Hilo. The agreement gives the developer two satisfaction options: purchase an excess affordable housing credit or build a rental housing unit. Motion passed with nine ayes.

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Resolution 610-26 - MRI Software Licensing Agreement

Approved.

Authorizes a five-year multi-year licensing agreement with MRI Software LLC for PHA Pro Software for the Office of Housing and Community Development, approximate annual cost $55,593 first year. Forwarded to Council with favorable recommendation, eight ayes, Inaba excused.

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Resolution 612-26 - Legal Research Services Agreement

Approved.

Authorizes a five-year multi-year agreement for online legal research services and print resources for the Offices of Corporation Counsel, approximately $13,522.08 monthly with 7% annual increases thereafter. Forwarded to Council with favorable recommendation, eight members in favor, Inaba excused.

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Zoning Changes

• CV-7.5 → RD-3.7, 6.467 acres at North side of Hualalai Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of Kukini Highway, Hina Lole 4th/5th/6th, North Kona (TMK 75010013)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 33 instances
• zoning: 22 instances
• residential: 19 instances
• land use: 15 instances
• short term rental: 9 instances

What to Watch

• Short term rental is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in July.

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