Hawaii SB216 prohibits residing in unpermitted farm dwellings on agricultural park lots and bans new farm dwelling construction.
Hawaii SB216 addresses community complaints about nuisances from farm dwellings on agricultural park lots. The bill prohibits residing in any agricultural park lot unless the dwelling is permitted by the board of agriculture, which must conduct a thorough review including input from adjacent landowners and lessees. The review must evaluate buffer zones to address dust, noise pollution, and other nuisances. Additionally, the bill bans the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots starting January 1, 2026.
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