HAR §15-15-27. Permissible uses within the “R” rural district

(a) Permissible uses within the rural district shall include the following activities: (1) All agricultural related uses permitted under section 15-15-25 relating to agricultural uses; (2) Low-density residential lots of not more than one dwelling house per one-half acre, except as provided by county ordinance pursuant to section 46-4(c), HRS; and (3) The commission for good cause may allow one lot of less than one-half acre, but not less than 18,500 square feet, or an equivalent residential density, provided all other lots in the subdivision have the minimum lot size of one- half acre. A petition for variance may be processed under the special permit procedure pursuant to subchapter 12. This exception shall apply to lots of record existing prior to January 1, 1977, and of not more than two acres. There shall be no more than one single-family dwelling per one-half acre, except as may be provided for in this section. [Eff 10/27/86; am and comp 8/16/97; am and comp May 08 2000] (Auth: HRS §§205-1, 205-7) (Imp: HRS §205-2) SUBCHAPTER 4 NONCONFORMANCE