Hawaii County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Hawaii County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 56% compared to September (433 activity items across 12 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Repeal of State Land Use Ordinance 99-149 (Urban to Agricultural) – Como Brothers LLP

Approved.

Favorable recommendation to County Council to repeal Ordinance 99-149, reverting the state land use district from Urban to Agricultural for a 7.794-acre portion of an 18.667-acre parcel. The parcel is on the west side of the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway extension, south of the LDS church, TMK 7-5-003 portion of 024, North Kona. A 1999 commercial complex was never built. The land is used for grazing and horse pasture. Vote 6 ayes, 1 excused.

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Repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance 99-150 (CN-20 to A-5a) – Como Brothers LLP

Approved.

Favorable recommendation to County Council to repeal Ordinance 99-150, reverting zoning from CN-20 to A-5a for a 7.794-acre portion of an 18.667-acre parcel off Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, TMK 7-5-003 portion of 024. Moved by Commissioner Makaiao and seconded by Commissioner Andrews. Vote 6 ayes, 1 excused.

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Bill 170 – Zoning definitions for data processing facilities and data centers

Approved.

Favorable recommendation to County Council on Bill 170, which amends Chapter 25 Article 1 to redefine data processing facilities, which remain permitted in MCX, and to add a data center definition, with data centers not permitted in any zoning district. The recommendation includes amendments for a moratorium and a strengthened definition based on the Samantha Haney testimony: measurable triggers, counting the whole project, and technology-neutral density measures. An initial motion for an unfavorable recommendation was withdrawn. The Planning Director had recommended a favorable recommendation with revisions: data centers under 10,000 sq ft permitted in the General Industrial district, larger ones requiring a use permit, plus aggregation standards in new section 25-4-19. The Windward Planning Commission had voted unfavorable. The recommendation is due to Council by November 4. Vote, with Commissioner Ayers excused.

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Zoning Changes

• CN-20 → A-5a, 7.794 acres at West side of Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway extension, south of LDS church, TMK 7-5-003 por. 024, North Kona (Como Brothers LLP)

Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 54 instances
• zoning: 45 instances
• industrial: 25 instances
• commercial: 22 instances
• residential: 8 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial is new this month with 25 mentions, not present in September.

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