Hawaii HB189 establishes regulations for agricultural tourism activities on working farms within agricultural districts.

Hawaii HB189 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow agricultural tourism activities on working farms within agricultural districts. Counties can define these activities through zoning ordinances, including requirements for access, facilities, and operational hours. The bill mandates that agricultural tourism must align with existing zoning regulations and occur on land with productive agricultural use. It also sets a minimum lot size of one acre for agricultural uses, with exceptions for economic hardship or improved land utilization.

Hawaii HB189 establishes regulations for agricultural tourism activities on working farms within agricultural districts.

Hawaii HB189 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow agricultural tourism activities on working farms within agricultural districts. Counties can define these activities through zoning ordinances, including requirements for access, facilities, and operational hours. The bill mandates that agricultural tourism must align with existing zoning regulations and occur on land with productive agricultural use. It also sets a minimum lot size of one acre for agricultural uses, with exceptions for economic hardship or improved land utilization.