Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR83

Introduced

3/10/22

Refer

3/14/22

Caption

Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Immediately Address Outstanding Violations Relating To The Property Located At 54-406 Kamehameha Highway In Hauula And Designated As Tax Map Key 5-4-004:021.

Impact

The resolution cites that since 2017, the Department of Planning and Permitting has issued numerous notices of violations to the property's owners. These violations include unpermitted grubbing and grading, unauthorized construction of structures, and the storage of containers, all of which contravene the zoning restrictions of the AG-2 district. The ongoing use of the property as a baseyard not only poses potential risks to the environment—especially as the site is located near protected wetlands—but also threatens the well-being of the neighboring Hauula community.

Summary

HCR83 is a House Concurrent Resolution urging the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu to urgently address multiple violations related to a property located at 54-406 Kamehameha Highway in Hauula. The property in question is a nearly thirteen-acre plot of land currently utilized as a construction baseyard, which is in violation of local zoning laws, specifically within an AG-2 general agricultural district where baseyard operations are prohibited. This situation has raised significant concerns regarding adherence to zoning regulations and environmental protection laws.

Contention

HCR83 highlights the urgency of the situation and calls for immediate action by local authorities. It requests that the Department of Planning and Permitting provide a report within forty-five days to the legislature detailing the actions taken to rectify these violations. This emphasizes the state's commitment to enforcing land use regulations and addressing illegal operations that could harm community safety and environmental integrity. The resolution's implications underscore a need for stricter oversight and compliance measures within local zoning laws to prevent future violations.

Latest HCR83 Activity

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HI HR74

Same As Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Immediately Address Outstanding Violations Relating To The Property Located At 54-406 Kamehameha Highway In Hauula And Designated As Tax Map Key 5-4-004:021.

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