Requesting Honolulu's Department of Housing and Land Management to create a housing pattern book for streamlined permit approvals.

The bill requests the Department of Housing and Land Management of the City and County of Honolulu to develop a countywide housing pattern book. This book will contain prereviewed residential designs that comply with applicable codes, aiming to reduce design costs, expedite permitting, and accelerate housing production. The designs will include accessory dwelling units and low and midrise multifamily buildings, incorporating culturally appropriate and climate-responsive elements. The book will be made publicly available and include a design competition to attract innovative designs.

Requesting Honolulu's Department of Housing and Land Management to create a housing pattern book for streamlined permit approvals.

The bill requests the Department of Housing and Land Management of the City and County of Honolulu to develop a countywide housing pattern book. This book will contain prereviewed residential designs that comply with applicable codes, aiming to reduce design costs, expedite permitting, and accelerate housing production. The designs will include accessory dwelling units and low and midrise multifamily buildings, incorporating culturally appropriate and climate-responsive elements. The book will be made publicly available and include a design competition to attract innovative designs.