Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-67
Zoning changes.
Operative Text
A lessor, fee owner, or any legal or equitable owner applying for a change in zoning in any area shall notify all of the lessor's, fee owner's, or legal or equitable owner's lessees within three-fourths miles of the land proposed to be rezoned of the application and its contents at least thirty days before filing the same before any public zoning authority. [L 1967, c 307, §40; HRS §516-67; gen ch 1985]
Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 516-67, when a property owner—whether a lessor, fee owner, or any legal or equitable owner—seeks a zoning change, they are required to notify all of their lessees who live within three-fourths of a mile of the land proposed to be rezoned. This notice must be provided at least thirty days before the owner submits the rezoning application to any public zoning authority. The rule ensures that affected lessees have advance knowledge of proposed zoning changes that could impact their homes or businesses before the formal public process begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 516-67 generally maintain accurate records of all lessees located within three-fourths of a mile of any parcel they intend to rezone. Compliant operators typically send written notice of the rezoning application and its full contents to those lessees no later than thirty days before filing with the relevant public zoning authority. Keeping documentation of when and how notice was delivered helps demonstrate compliance with this provision's timing and content requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 516-67, lessees within three-fourths of a mile of a proposed rezoning area have a statutory right to receive notice of the application and its contents at least thirty days before it is filed with a public zoning authority. If a lessee did not receive this required notice, that gap in compliance may be relevant to the public zoning proceeding itself or to other legal remedies. Tenants who believe they were not properly notified may consider reaching out to the relevant public zoning authority, a local tenant-rights organization, or a licensed attorney familiar with Hawaii landlord-tenant and land-use law to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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