Hawaii HB541 amends urban development regulations to allow accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots.

Hawaii HB541 amends urban development regulations to allow for the construction of at least two accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots in counties with populations under 500,000. Counties must adopt ordinances defining reasonable standards for these units. The bill also mandates that counties consider certain factors when determining impact fees for public facility capital improvements. Counties cannot deny permit applications solely based on exceeding the maximum number of housing units if they fail to adopt or amend zoning ordinances by December 31, 2026.

Hawaii HB541 amends urban development regulations to allow accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots.

Hawaii HB541 amends urban development regulations to allow for the construction of at least two accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots in counties with populations under 500,000. Counties must adopt ordinances defining reasonable standards for these units. The bill also mandates that counties consider certain factors when determining impact fees for public facility capital improvements. Counties cannot deny permit applications solely based on exceeding the maximum number of housing units if they fail to adopt or amend zoning ordinances by December 31, 2026.