The County of Hawai‘i (COH) is undertaking a review and update of its zoning and subdivision codes (Chapters 25 and 23 of the 1983 Hawai‘i County Code) with the last comprehensive reviews in 1996 and 1983, respectively.  The intent of the code updates are to increase consistency and predictability, incorporate best practices in land use and zoning, promote desirable and equitable development, and meet the needs of the Hawai‘i Island community.

The process is expected to last approximately 18 months and will include several rounds of community engagement with virtual and in-person public meetings, focus groups, and online open houses. The first round of community engagement was completed in October 2022 with two in-person open houses and an online virtual open house.  

Please visit the project website at: http://COHcodeupdate.com. 

Please note, there will be identical meetings held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 and Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at four (4) separate locations across Hawaiʻi Island.  These meetings are agendized as Action Committee meetings for transparency and to allow their full participation under the State Sunshine Law.  

Please click here to view each Action Committee Agenda for this location.