SB2162 allows owners of large agricultural lands to reclassify up to fifteen acres for elderly housing, assisted living homes, or low-density.

SB2162 amends Hawaii's land use regulations to permit owners of at least thirty acres of contiguous agricultural land to petition for a zoning exemption. This exemption allows them to reclassify up to fifteen acres for elderly housing, assisted living homes, or low-density apartments. The petition must include a financial plan ensuring that higher-priced or rented units subsidize lower-priced ones. The land use commission must approve the petition with six affirmative votes and may require federal subsidies or grants.

SB2162 allows owners of large agricultural lands to reclassify up to fifteen acres for elderly housing, assisted living homes, or low-density.

SB2162 amends Hawaii's land use regulations to permit owners of at least thirty acres of contiguous agricultural land to petition for a zoning exemption. This exemption allows them to reclassify up to fifteen acres for elderly housing, assisted living homes, or low-density apartments. The petition must include a financial plan ensuring that higher-priced or rented units subsidize lower-priced ones. The land use commission must approve the petition with six affirmative votes and may require federal subsidies or grants.