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This concurrent resolution requests the Auditor of the City and County of Honolulu to conduct a comprehensive review of the current processes related to "monster homes" - oversized residential structures that often violate zoning laws and building codes. The resolution seeks an audit of the permitting, inspection, and penalty procedures, with the goal of identifying and recommending improvements to prevent unauthorized construction and protect neighborhood integrity. Specifically, the Auditor is asked to propose amendments to prevent monster home construction, suggest increased penalties calculated as a percentage of property value or based on demolition/correction costs, establish a compliance time limit, address enforcement challenges, and develop procedures for consistent follow-up inspections. The Auditor is requested to submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, highlighting the legislative intent to address the negative impacts of these oversized structures on community character, neighborhood congestion, and potential health and safety risks.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2025