Hawaii HB527 amends housing project development regulations to exempt projects from certain planning and zoning laws.

Hawaii HB527 modifies Section 201H-38 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the development of housing projects exempt from specific planning, zoning, and construction standards. These projects must be approved by the county legislative body within 45 days of submission of preliminary plans. The bill also outlines conditions for project approval, including health and safety requirements, and prohibits stricter income requirements than those set by the state. The final plans and specifications for the project will be considered approved if not disapproved within the specified timeframe.

Hawaii HB527 amends housing project development regulations to exempt projects from certain planning and zoning laws.

Hawaii HB527 modifies Section 201H-38 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the development of housing projects exempt from specific planning, zoning, and construction standards. These projects must be approved by the county legislative body within 45 days of submission of preliminary plans. The bill also outlines conditions for project approval, including health and safety requirements, and prohibits stricter income requirements than those set by the state. The final plans and specifications for the project will be considered approved if not disapproved within the specified timeframe.