HAR §15-215-77.5. Renovation permit

(a) Applicability. Any renovation project for an existing building, including uses, structures, and activities identified by section 15-215-77.5(b) that comply with the setback requirements, height limits, and all other applicable standards and, where applicable, those relating to section 15-215-89 (nonconformities), shall require a renovation permit. (b) Qualifying land uses, structures, and activities. The following are eligible for issuance of a renovation permit when in compliance with section 15-215-77.5(a): (1) Interior alterations, improvements, and modifications of an existing structure that increase floor area by not more than twenty- five per cent of the building floor area as originally constructed, but not to exceed thirty-five thousand square feet; and (2) Minor modifications to building systems or the exterior of existing structures. € Initiation. A developer may apply for a renovation permit by filing an application with the executive director and payment of the requisite fee listed in section 15-215-91. (d) Action. In accordance with Figure 1 (approval requirements), dated July 2025, made a part of this chapter, and attached at the end of this chapter, the executive director may approve all renovation permit applications consistent with this section, after receipt of a complete application. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)