HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
1571
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to condominiums.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 514B-52, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) An application for registration of a project in the agricultural district classified pursuant to chapter 205 shall include a verified statement, signed by an appropriate county official, that the project as described and set forth in the project's declaration, condominium map, bylaws, and house rules does not include any restrictions limiting or prohibiting agricultural uses or activities, in compliance with section 205-4.6. For projects containing greater than [[Struck through: five]] [Underlined: two] units, the statement shall also include the applicant's assessment and county comments regarding the availability of supportive infrastructure, any potential impact on governmental plans and resources, sensitive environmental resources, and any other requirements pursuant to county ordinances and rules. [Underlined: In counties with neighborhood boards subject to part VII of chapter 92, the application shall also include a signed statement from the neighborhood board, signed by the neighborhood board's chairperson or designee, that summarizes the project and the project's uses as presented subject to section 92-3.] The developer's public report shall include the verified statement [Underlined: and, if applicable, the signed statement from the neighborhood board] in addition to the information required by section 514B-83. The commission shall not accept the registration of a project where a county official has not signed a verified statement[[Struck through: .]] [Underlined: or where a neighborhood board's chairperson or designee has not signed a statement summarizing the project or the project's uses.]"
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Condominiums; Project; Registration; Agricultural District; Neighborhood Boards
Description:
For purposes of registering a condominium project in an agricultural district, (1) lowers the threshold from projects with five units to projects with two units for which a signed statement from a county is required and (2) requires a signed statement from the neighborhood board, if applicable.
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