Requesting Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting to create a housing pattern book for streamlined permit approvals.

The bill requests the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu to develop a countywide housing pattern book. This book will contain prereviewed residential building designs that comply with applicable building codes and best practices for safety, affordability, resilience, and architectural quality. The designs will include culturally appropriate and climate-responsive elements. The book aims to streamline permit approvals and reduce regulatory barriers for safe, affordable, and well-designed homes across Oahu.

Requesting Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting to create a housing pattern book for streamlined permit approvals.

The bill requests the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu to develop a countywide housing pattern book. This book will contain prereviewed residential building designs that comply with applicable building codes and best practices for safety, affordability, resilience, and architectural quality. The designs will include culturally appropriate and climate-responsive elements. The book aims to streamline permit approvals and reduce regulatory barriers for safe, affordable, and well-designed homes across Oahu.