Bill > HB1630

This bill aims to address Hawaii's housing crisis by making several key changes to state and county laws: 1. It prohibits county zoning ordinances from disallowing at least two "missing middle housing" units (e.g., accessory dwelling units) per residential lot within the state's urban land use districts. Counties may still impose certain regulations, such as for public health and safety. 2. It prohibits private covenants from limiting the number of residential units or restricting long-term rentals on lots in the state's urban land use districts. 3. It requires the director of the county land use agency to review and approve applications for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision of certain parcels within the state's urban land use district, subject to specified criteria. 4. It amends the calculation of impact fees for certain developments, accounting for the square footage of the development and allowing water/sewer impact fees to be based on the number of fixtures rather than square footage. The overall goal of the bill is to encourage more medium-density housing development within existing urban areas in order to increase the housing supply and affordability in Hawaii.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1630&year=2024