Bill > SB93

This bill modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 201H-38 by reducing the time period for county legislative bodies to review and approve housing development projects from forty-five days to thirty days. Specifically, the bill changes the review process for housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), which are currently exempt from certain planning, zoning, and construction regulations. Under the proposed change, county legislative bodies must now approve, modify, or disapprove a housing project within thirty days of receiving preliminary plans and specifications, instead of the current forty-five-day period. If the county does not disapprove the project within thirty days, it will be automatically considered approved. The bill aims to streamline the housing development approval process by expediting the review timeline, potentially helping to address housing availability and development challenges in Hawaii. The change applies to housing projects that meet specific conditions, such as being consistent with the corporation's purpose, meeting health and safety standards, and not contravening utility regulations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=93&year=2026