Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development - 2026-02-03
Votes on Bill 124 - Rezoning for Downtown Pahoa Commercial District, 7-0 (Council members Galimba and Kanieli'i Kleinfelder excused)
How this board votes
The County Council approved 97% of 204 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (18 of 37 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
The Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development forwarded three bills to the Windward Planning Commission aimed at revitalizing Downtown Pahoa following volcanic eruptions, fires, and the pandemic.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- February 3, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 7-0 (Council members Galimba and Kanieli'i Kleinfelder excused)
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsDowntown Pahoa properties to DPC
Awaiting final voteMeeting Summary
The Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development forwarded three bills to the Windward Planning Commission aimed at revitalizing Downtown Pahoa following volcanic eruptions, fires, and the pandemic.
Key Decisions (3)
Bill 126 - Downtown Pahoa Commercial District Creation
Bill 124 - Rezoning for Downtown Pahoa Commercial District
Bill 125 - Pahoa Village Design District Amendments
Development Activity (1)
Hale Halawai O Puna
Other
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Downtown Pahoa has struggled economically following the 2018 volcanic eruption,…
Sentiment
Strong community support exists for preserving Pahoa's plantation-era character while…
Housing Demand
Property owners in Downtown Pahoa may convert residential properties to…
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