HAR §15-217-91
HAR §15-217-91. Nonconformities
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 15-217-91
(a)
Applicability.
This
section
applies
to
nonconformities,
including
their
continuation,
enlargement,
or expansion.
There
are
two categories
of noncomformities:
uses
and
structures.
(b)
Continuation.
A nonconformity
that
was
lawfully
operated,
established,
or commenced
in
accordance
with
the
provisions
of
all
authority
statutes
or regulations
in effect
at
that
time
may
continue
subject
to
this
section.
(c)
Violation
of rules.
The violation
of this
section
shall
immediately
disallow
a nonconformity.
(d)
Nonconforming
uses:
(1)
Continuance
of nonconforming
uses.
The
lawful
use
of any structure
existing
as of
the
effective
date
of the
rules
may be
continued,
although
such
use
does
not
conform
to
the
provisions
of the
rules.
Such use may be extended
throughout
the
structure,
provided
that
no structural
alterations
or additions
to
the
structure
occur,
except
those
made in conformance
with
the
rules.
A conforming
structure
in which
a nonconforming
use
is
operated
shall
not
be
enlarged
or extended
except
as may be
required
by the
rules;
and
(2)
Changes
of use:
(A)
Any nonconforming
use
may be changed
to
a use
conforming
with
the
rules
established
for
the
neighborhood
zone
in which
the
nonconforming
use
is
located;
provided,
however,
that
a
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§15-217-91
nonconforming
use
so changed
shall
not
in the
future
be changed
back
to
a
nonconforming
use;
(B)
A nonconforming
use
may only
be
expanded
under
the
provisions
of
section
15-217-91(f)
(nonconformities);
and
(C)
If
a nonconforming
use
is
abandoned
for
twelve
consecutive
months,
any
future
use
of such
premises
shall
be in
conformity
with
the
provisions
of the
rules.
Abandonment
of a nonconforming
use
shall
terminate
the
right
to
continue
the
nonconformity.
(e)
Nonconforming
structures:
(1)
Continuance
of nonconforming
structures.
Subject
to
the
provisions
of section
15-217-91(b),
any nonconforming
structure
may be occupied,
operated,
and maintained
in
a state
of good
repair.
Permitted
maintenance
on nonconforming
structures
includes
work on exterior
fayades,
roofs,
railings,
gutters,
and other
maintenance
activities
that
do not
increase
any
nonconformities;
(2)
Enlargement,
conforming
use.
A
nonconforming
structure
in which
only
permitted
uses
are
operated
may be enlarged
or extended
if
the
enlargement
or extension
can
be made in
compliance
with
all
regulations
established
in
subchapter
2
(regulating
plan
and neighborhood
zones),
subchapter
3 (thoroughfare
plan
and
standards),
and
subchapter
4 (area
wide
standards);
(3)
Enlargement,
nonconforming
use.
A
nonconforming
structure
in which
only
nonconforming
uses
are
operated
may be
enlarged
or extended
if:
(A)
The enlargement
or extension
can
be
made in compliance
with
all
provisions
of subchapter
2 (regulating
plan
and
neighborhood
zones),
subchapter
3
(thoroughfare
plan
and standards),
and
subchapter
4 (area
wide
standards);
and
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(B)
The requirements
of section
15-217-9l(f)
(nonconformities)
are
met;
(4)
Enlargement,
limited
up to
twenty-five
per
cent
of the
floor
area.
A nonconforming
structure
may be altered
or enlarged
without
compliance
with
all
provisions
of subchapter
2 (regulating
plan
and neighborhood
zones),
subchapter
3 (thoroughfare
plan
and
standards),
and subchapter
4 (area
wide
standards);
provided
that:
(A)
The floor
area
of the
proposed
construction
does
not
exceed
twenty
five
per
cent
of the
floor
area
of the
structure
as
it
legally
existed
on
J.:
~ ~ 2025 , excluding
proposed
demolitions;
(B)
The proposed
construction
does
not
encroach
into
a frontage
area;
(C)
The proposed
construction
does
not
increase
the
nonconformity
of the
structure;
(D)
The proposed
construction
does
not
affect
neighboring
properties;
(E)
The parking
requirements
of this
chapter
are
satisfied
for
the
area
proposed
to
be constructed;
and
(F)
The area
created
by the
proposed
construction
is
a permitted
use;
(5)
Damage to
structures.
The right
to operate
and maintain
any nonconforming
structure
shall
terminate
and
shall
cease
to
exist
whenever
the
nonconforming
structure
is
damaged
in
any manner
and
from
any cause
whatsoever,
and the
cost
of repairing
such
damage
exceeds
fifty
per
cent
of the
replacement
cost
of
such
structure
on the
date
of such
damage.
(A)
In determining
the
replacement
cost
of
any nonconforming
structure,
the
cost
of land
or any
factors
other
than
the
nonconforming
structure
itself
shall
not
be included;
and
(B)
The executive
director
shall
require
the
submission
of sufficient
evidence
to
verify
the
cost
of repairing
such
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structure,
with
the
final
determination
of replacement
cost
made by the
executive
director;
and
(6)
Exception
for
repairs
pursuant
to public
order.
Nothing
in this
subsection
shall
be
deemed
to prevent
the
strengthening
or
restoration
to
a safe
condition
of a
building
or structure
in
accordance
with
an
order
of a public
official
who is
charged
with
protecting
the
public
safety
and who
declares
such
structure
to be unsafe
and
orders
it
to
restoration
to
a safe
condition;
provided
that
such
restoration
is
not
otherwise
in violation
of the
various
provisions
of this
subsection
prohibiting
the
repair
or restoration
of partially
damaged
or destroyed
buildings
or
structures.
(f)
Expansion
of nonconformities:
(1)
Applicability.
No nonconforming
use
or
structure
shall
expand
more
than
twenty-five
per
cent
of the
floor
area
of the
structure,
exclusive
of any proposed
demolition,
as
it
legally
existed
on
.JA1' 12 ?0?5 , unless
a
conditional
use
permit
has
been
granted
as
set
forth
in
section
15-217-81
(conditional
use
permit);
and
( 2)
Evaluation
criteria.
In addition
to
the
criteria
required
to be met for
a
conditional
use
permit
under
subsection
15-217-Sl(d),
the
following
criteria
shall
apply
to
the
issuance
of a conditional
use
permit
for
the
expansion
of a nonconforming
use
or structure:
(A)
The termination
of such
nonconformity
will
result
in unnecessary
hardship;
(B)
The expansion
of the
nonconformity
will
not
be contrary
to
the
public
interest;
(C)
The expansion
of the
nonconformity
will
not
substantially
or permanently
injure
the
appropriate
use
of adjacent
conforming
property;
(D)
The use
is
consistent
with
the
spirit
and purpose
of these
regulations
and
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§15-217-91
the
mauka
area
plan
goals,
objectives,
and policies;
(E)
The plight
of the
applicant,
for
which
the
expansion
of the
nonconformity
is
sought,
is
due to
unique
circumstances
existing
on the
property
and within
the
surrounding
area;
(F)
The expansion
of the
nonconformity
will
not
substantially
weaken
the
general
purposes
of this
section,
or the
regulations
established
in this
section,
for
the
applicable
neighborhood
zone;
(G)
The expansion
of the
nonconformity
will
not
adversely
affect
the
public
health,
safety,
and welfare;
and
(H)
Nonconforming
parking
and loading
may
be continued,
subject
to
the
following
provisions:
(1)
If
there
is
a change
in
use
that
has
a greater
parking
or loading
requirement
than
the
former
use,
additional
parking
and loading
shall
be required
and shall
not
be
less
than
the
difference
between
the
requirements
for
the
former
use
and the
proposed
use;
and
(2)
Off-street
parking
and
loading
requirements
of this
section
shall
be satisfied
for
additional
floor
area
constructed.
[Eff
11/11/11;
am and comp
Ji:.
Jl25
]
(Auth:
HRS §§206E-4,
206E-5,
206£-7,
206E-33)
(Imp:
HRS
§§206E-4,
206E-5,
206E-7,
206E-33)
§15-217-92
Violations
and enforcement.
All
provisions
relating
to violations
of these
rules
and
enforcement
of said
violations
are
provided
in the
authority's
rules
of practice
and procedure.
[Eff
11/11/11;
am and comp
JAi
,'1r
]
(Auth:
HRS
§§206£-4,
206E-22)
(Imp:
HRS §206E-22)
15-217-102
§15-217-93
§15-217-93
Fee
schedule.
schedule
·shall
be applicable
to
clearances,
variances,
and public
The following
all
permits,
hearings.
fee
rule
Permit
Fee Schedule
(1/15/24)
Rule
Permit
Fee Amount
§15-217-64
Conditional
use
of vacant
land
$50
§15-217-76
Zoning
clearance
$50
§15-217-77
Temporary
use
permit
$50
§15-217-78
Rules
clearance
$50
§15-217-79.5
Renovation
permit
$50
Project
size
up to
1,000
square
feet
(sf) :
$50
§15-217-80
Improvement
permit
Project
size
of
1,001
sf
to
10,000
sf:
$100
Project
size
of
10,001
sf
to
20,000
sf:
$500
§15-217-80
Development
permit
$6,400
plus
the
cost
of
public
hearing
§15-217-81
Conditional
use
permit
$500
plus
the
cost
of
public
hearing
§15-217-82
Variance
$500
plus
the
cost
of
public
hearing
§15-217-83
Master
Plan
permit
$10,000
plus
the
cost
of
public
hearing
§15-217-87(d)
Extension
of
improvement
or
development
permit
$25 per
one-year
extension
15-217-103
§15-217-93
[Eff
11/11/11;
am and comp
J.A~
'.2025 ) (Au th:
HRS §§206E-4,
206E-5)
(Imp:
HRS §§206E-4,
206E-5)
§15-217-94
Joint
development
of
two or more
adjacent
zoning
lots.
(a)
Whenever
two or more
lots
are
developed
in accordance
with
the
provisions
of
this
section,
they
shall
be considered
and treated
as
one
"development
lot"
for
purposes
of
this
chapter.
The maximum building
height
and density
shall
be
calculated
on the
basis
of
the
combined
land
area
of
all
lots
being
included
in
the
"development
lot."
(b)
Owners,
duly
authorized
agents
of the
owners,
or duly
authorized
lessees,
holding
leases
with
a minimum
of thirty
years
remaining
in their
terms,
of adjacent
lots,
or
lots
directly
facing
each
other
but
separated
by a street,
may undertake
such
a
joint
development,
subject
to
review
by the
executive
director.
(c)
To undertake
such
a joint
development,
the
landowners,
duly
authorized
agents
of
the
owners,
or
lessees
shall
submit
an agreement
for
review
by the
executive
director
that
binds
themselves
and their
successors
in
title
or
lease,
individually
and
collectively,
to maintain
the
pattern
of development
proposed
in
such
a way that
there
will
be conformity
with
applicable
zoning
rules.
The right
to
enforce
the
agreement
shall
also
be granted
to
the
authority
or
executive
director,
as
the
case
may be.
(d)
If
it
is
found
that
the
area
involved
is
compact,
regular,
or
logical,
and
that
the
proposed
agreement
assures
future
protection
of the
public
interest
and
is
consistent
with
the
intent
of the
makai
area
plan,
the
request
may be approved.
Upon
approval,
the
agreement,
which
shall
be part
of
the
conditions
of development,
shall
be filed
as a
covenant
running
with
the
land
with
the
bureau
of
conveyances
or
the
assistant
registrar
of the
land
1
court.
(Eff
JA\' 1'
~fl?t:
)
(Auth:
HRS §§206E-4,
206E-5,
206E-7)
(Imp:
HRS §§206E-4,
206E-5,
206E 7)
§§15-217-95
to
15-217-107
(Reserved)
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List
of
Figures
January
2024
General
Figures:
1
Approval
Requirements
Matrix
2
Regulating
Plan
3
Thoroughfare
Plan
4
Parks
and Open Space
Plan
5
View Corridors
6
Street
Trees
7
Maximum Height
Plan
8
Land
Use
9
Off-street
Parking
Placement
10
Park
and Civic
Space
Typologies
11
Illustrative
Building
Form
12
Building
Placement
and Encroachments
13
Pedestrian
Zone Treatment
14
Pedestrian
Zone
Fixtures
15
Illustrative
Flood
Zone Design
Standards
Neighborhood
Zone
Figures:
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Center
Neighborhood
Zone
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Kapiolani
Neighborhood
Zone
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Square
Neighborhood
Zone
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Neighborhood
Zone
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Zone
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Neighborhood
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Building
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Yard
House
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Side
Yard
House
BT.3
Townhouse
BT.4
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BT.5
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BT.6
Industrial
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BT.7
Courtyard
BT.8
Urban
Block
BT.9
Lei
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BT.10
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BT.11
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Urban
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Frontage
Type
Figures:
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and
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Yard
Frontage
FT.2
Stoop
Frontage
FT.3
Dooryard
Frontage
FT.4
Forecourt
Frontage
FT.5
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FT.7
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Raised
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FT. 10
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Arcade
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Frontage
Incentive
Zone
Figures:
IZ.1
Incentive
Zones
IZ.2
Incentive
Zoning
Table
IZ.3
Approved
Public
Facilities
List
15-217-106
FIGURE 1: APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS MATRIX
§15-217-28
Incentive Zones
Recommends Action
Decision
§15-217-64
Conditional Use of Vacant Land
Decision
Considers Appeal
§15-217-76
Zoning clearance
Decision
Considers Appeal
§15-217-77
Temporary use permit
Decision
Considers Appeal
§15-217-78
Rules clearance
Decision
Considers Appeal
§15-217-79.5
Renovation permit
Decision
Considers Appeal
§15-217-80
Improvement Permit
Decision*
Considers Appeal
§15-217-80
Development Permit
Recommends Action
Decision
§15-217-81
Conditional Use Permit
Recommends Action
Decision
§15-217-82
Variance
Recommends Action
Decision
§15-217-83
Master Plan
Recommends Action
Decision
§15-217-84
Floor Area Ratio Transfer
Recommends Action
Decision
*Except on lands owned by the authority
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January 2024
15-217-114
3 5 7 7
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FIGURE 10: PARK AND CIVIC SPACE TYPOLOGIES
A recreational area with a natural landscape character. A park
may be independent of surrounding building frontages. The
landscape shall consist of paths, water bodies, and open areas
defined by informal tree and palm massing and open shelters
all naturalistically disposed. Parks may be linear, connecting
various blocks of the larger neighborhoods. There is no
maximum size for a park.
Example: Kaka'ako Waterfront Park.
An open space available for recreation, including areas for
active uses. A green may be spatially defined by landscaping
rather than building frontages. Its landscape shall consist
of lawn and trees, naturalistically disposed with minimal
hardscape. The minimum size of a green civic space is ¼-acre
and the maximum size is 5-acres.
Green
Example: Makai Gateway Park.
An open space available for passive recreation and civic
purposes. A square is spatially defined by building frontages.
Its landscape shall consist of paths, lawns, and trees, formally
disposed with hardscape elements. Squares shall be located
at the intersection of important thoroughfares. The minimum
size of a square civic space is ¼-acre and the maximum size is
2-acres.
Square
Example: Sir Admiral Thomas Square.
A park for recreational use and informal gathering or relaxation
with minimal hardscape. Pocket parks will be interspersed
within each neighborhood with exception of the Thomas Square
neighborhood. The maximum size of a pocket park is ¼-acre.
Pocket Park
Example: Kawaiahao mini park at the corner of Cooke and
Kawaiahao streets.
An open space available to civic purposes and commercial
activities. A plaza shall be spatially defined by building
frontages. Its landscape shall consist primarily of hardscape and
pavement and strategically placed trees and/or palms. Plazas
shall be located at the intersection of prominent streets. The
maximum size of a plaza is ¼-acre.
Plaza
Example: Tamarind Park at the corner of Bishop and South King
streets.
An open space designed for the recreation of children and
families or canines. Playgrounds and dog parks shall be fenced
Playground or
Dog Park
and may include an open shelter. Playgrounds and dog parks
shall be interspersed within residential areas and may be placed
within a block. Playgrounds and dog parks may be included
within parks and greens. There shall be no minimum or
maximum size.
Example: Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park and Sheridan
Community Park.
An open space internal to the block and available for passive
recreation for adjacent land uses. A courtyard is spatially
defined by building frontage on all sides. Landscaping shall
primarily consist of pavement. Trees and palms are optional.
Courtyard sizes are as per building type standards.
Courtyard
Examples: Various courtyards in Chinatown and Kawaiahao
Plaza (567 South King Street).
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Note: Designs will be reviewed during the permit application process.
January 2024
15-217-116
FIGURE 11: ILLUSTRATIVE BUILDING FORM
Build to line
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Street
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Maximum
Height
Parking in
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inside block (as per
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Encroachment
Figure 11-A: Illustrative Building Form Diagram
Figure 11-B: Illustrative Building Form Diagram
(section view)
(axonometric view)
January 2024
15-217-117
FIGURE 12: BUILDING PLACEMENT AND ENCROACHMENTS
Alley
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A.
Rear Setback and
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Front Yard
Rear Yard
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Build to Line
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Lot/Frontage line
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Frontage Occupancy
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Encroachment
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(e.g., stoop)
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Extension of pedestrian
beyond build to line
zone into front setback
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Frontage occupancy
at build to line
C.
Build to line
Figure 12-A: Illustrative Building Placement Diagram
Figure 12-B: Illustrative Building Placement Diagram
for Building Types: Front Yard House; Side Yard
for Building Types: Courtyard; Urban Block; Lei
House; Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex; Townhouse;
Building; and Podium High Rise
and Flex-Loft
Table 12-C: Encroachments
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No more than 10' or 66% of the distance from the
building face to the curb, whichever is less.
Signage
12'
No more than 4' or 33% of the distance from the building
face to the curb, whichever is less.
Gallery/ Arcade/
Chinatown Shopfront
16'
Within 2' of curb (must contain ground floor retail)
Bay Windows and
Architectural Features
16'
8' from building face, but not to extend over the lot line.
Balconies/ Porches
16'
8' from building face, but not to extend over the lot line.
Side and Rear Encroachments
Balconies, Decks, and
Architectural Features
12' (when above the
ground floor}
10' from the lot line
January 2024
15-217-118
FIGURE 13: PEDESTRIAN ZONE TREATMENT
Table 13-C: Pedestrian zone standards
Public RigM-of-way
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(typical condition, guideline only)
Property line
Service
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Street
6'
5'
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5'
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*Note: Frontage and furnishing standards not
applicable between Queen and King St.
Figure 13-B: Illustrative pedestrian zone treatment - plan view
(typical condition, guideline only)
15-217-119
January 2024
,J 5 7 7
FIGURE 14: PEDESTRIAN ZONE FIXTURES
Typical Pedestrian Zone Fixtures
1. Decorative Street Lamp
2. Fire Hydrant
3. Special Paving Treatment
4. Pedestrian lamp
5. Bus stop shelter (bench and waste
receptacle not shown)
6. Street Tree in Tree Well
7. Bike Rack
Figure 14-A: Typical Pedestrian Zone Fixtures
(i) Promenade street light
(ii) Standard street light
(iii) Pedestrian light pole for boulevards, avenues, and
pole with pedestrian-scale
pole for boulevards,
streets
lighting
avenues, and streets
Figure 14-B: Illustrative Street Light Fixtures
January 2024
15-217-120
FIGURE 15: ILLUSTRATIVE FLOOD ZONE DESIGN STANDARDS
Figure 15-A: Illustrative internal wheelchair ramp
Figures 15-B (left) and 15-C (right):
Illustrative external wheelchair ramps accessed directly from sidewalk on the
side of the building to ensure easy access
Figures 15-0 (left) and 15-E (right):
Illustrative
external wheelchair ramps accommodated under an arcade
January 2024
15-217-121
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Frontage Occupancy
50%min.
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CIVIC CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
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• Chinatown Shopfront frontage types are only allowed on the thoroughfares indicated in
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permitted on King, Halekauwila, and Pohukaina streets, and shall contain retail use.
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5.5
217-122
January 2024
FIGURE NZ.2
KAPIOLANI NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
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Footnotes:
Townhouse buildings (Figure BT.3) are only permitted on Block 22.
Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex buildings (Figure BT.4) are only permitted on Block 22.
Raised frontages (Figures FT.7 and FT.9) are only allowed to accommodate necessary
flood elevation or to address sea level rise and climate-resilient design.
Chinatown Shopfront frontages are only allowed on thoroughfares listed in Figure FT.6.
Gallery and Arcade frontages (Figure FT.10 and FT.11) are only permitted on Kapiolani
Boulevard and shall contain retail uses.
The Kaka'ako frontage (Figure FT. 12) is only permitted along Waimanu Street.
Buildings over 100 feet are subject to Podium high-rise building standards (Figure BT.10).
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January 2024
15-217-123
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Figure FT.6.
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permitted on Pensacola Street, King Street, Kapiolani Boulevard, and new streets, as
appropriate, and shall contain retail uses,
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60%min.
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Setback Rear
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-
Maximum Height
400'
Street Front Element
30' min.
Height Range
65' max.
Maximum Density
5.5
(Floor Area Ratio)
•
Permitted
0
Permitted with exceptions
Not Permitted
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Block Number
0
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Build to line (feet)
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100' Height limit
Park
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Parking access street
or driveway
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Alternative parking
access street
• Office uses shall be limited to home
occupation.
. Retail uses shall be limited to corner
stores and neighborhood-serving retail
at block corners or along Piikoi Street,
Pensacola Street, and King Street only.
• Civic uses shall be limited to lots no
greater than 20,000 square feet for
neighborhood-scaled functions such as
meeting rooms and churches.
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65'
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Quadplex
•
65'
Townhouse
•
65'
Flex-Loft
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65'
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35'
Front Yard House
•
35'
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•
Stoop
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•
Shopfront
•
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0
Raised Shopfront
0
Terrace
-
Raised Terrace
0
Gallery
0
Arcade
0
Kaka'ako Frontage
-
Footnotes:
• The Urban Block and Lei building types (Figures BT.8 and BT.9) are only permitted on
Blocks 12 and 13.
• Raised frontages (Figures FT.7 and FT.9) are only allowed to accommodate necessary
flood elevation or to address sea level rise and climate-resilient design.
• Gallery frontage types (Figure FT.10) and Arcade frontage types (Figure FT.11) are only
are only permitted on Pensacola Street and shall contain retail use.
• Chinatown Shopfronts are only allowed on the thoroughfares indicated in Figure FT.6.
Front Build to Line
7' to 12'
Frontage Occupancy
50% min.
at Build to Line
Setback Side
3'
3'
Setback Rear
Maximum Height
Street Front Element
Height Range
Maximum Density
(Floor Area Ratio)
100'
15' min.
65' max.
5.5
•
Permitted
0
Permitted with exceptions
Not Permitted
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65' Height limit
250' Height limit
400' Height limit
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0
400'
Urban Block
0
100'
Lei Building
0
100'
Courtyard Building
•
65'
Duplex, Triplex, and
Quadplex
•
35'
Townhouse
•
65'
Flex-Loft
•
65'
Industrial Barn
•
35'
Side Yard House
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Front Yard House
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Tropical Urban
Court
•
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•
Shopfront
•
Chinatown Shopfront
0
Raised Shopfront
0
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•
Raised Terrace
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75%min.
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Setback Rear
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Maximum Height
400'
Street Front Element
Height Range
20' min.
65' max.
Maximum Density
(Floor Area Ratio)
3.5
(see notes)
Footnotes:
• Raised frontages (Figures FT.7 and FT.9) are only allowed to accommodate necessary
•
Permitted
flood elevation or to address sea level rise and climate-resilient design.
0
Permitted with exceptions
• Chinatown Shopfront frontage types are only allowed on the thoroughfares indicated in
Figure FT. 6.
Not Permitted
• Civic uses shall be on lots no greater than 20,000 square feet and limited to
neighborhood-scaled functions such as fire stations, meeting rooms, and churches.
• Buildings over 100-feet tall with podiums are subject to podium high-rise building
standards (Figure BT.10).
• Maximum density, including off-street parking, is limited to a floor area ratio of 3.S until
infrastructure is deemed adequate (see §15-217-57).
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• n/s =not specified
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400'
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Urban Block
100'
•
•
Dooryard
Lei Building
100'
•
•
Forecourt
Courtyard Building
65'
•
Shopfront
Duplex, Triplex, and
•
-
-
Quadplex
Chinatown Shopfront
0
Townhouse
-
Raised Shopfront
0
Flex-Loft
65'
Terrace
•
•
Industrial Barn
35'
Raised Terrace
0
•
Side Yard House
-
-
Gallery
0
-
Front Yard House
-
Arcade
0
Tropical Urban
Kaka'ako Frontage
-
65'
•
Court
Footnotes:
The Industrial Barn building type (Figure BT.6) is permitted on Block 48 only.
Raised frontages (Figures FT.7 and FT.9) are only allowed to accommodate necessary
flood elevation or sea level rise and climate adaptation.
Chinatown Shopfronts are allowed only on thoroughfares indicated in Figure FT.6.
Gallery and Arcade frontages (Figures FT.10 and FT.11) shall only contain retail uses and
are only permitted on Auahi, Pohukaina, Halekauwila, and Ala Moana Boulevard.
Where build to lines are greater than 15 feet, Terrace frontages shall be used.
Maximum building heights are as shown in Figure NZ.6 and indicated below:
• 15% of Blocks 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, and 61 can go up to 400 feet.
Buildings over 100-feet tall with podiums are subject to Podium high-rise building
standards (Figure BT.10).
n/s" not specified
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•
Permitted
0
Permitted with exceptions
Not Permitted
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Front Build to Line
n/s to 40'
Frontage Occupancy
60% min.
at Build to Line
Setback Side
O'
Setback Rear
O'
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Maximum Height
400'
Street Front Element
40' min.
Height Range
65' max.
Maximum Density
5.5
(Floor Area Ratio)
3 5 7 7
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Front Build to Line
n/s to 15'
Frontage Occupancy
at Build to Line
75%min .
Setback Side
O'
Setback Rear
O'
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AUAHI NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
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Block Number
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Build to line (feet)
100' Height limit -
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may exceed the base height limit up
to 400'. See footnotes.
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Alternative parking access street
500
1,000 Feet
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•
400'
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100'
•
100'
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•
Courtyard Building
65'
•
Duplex, Triplex, and
-
-
Quadplex
Townhouse
-
Flex-Loft
65'
•
35'
Industrial Barn
•
-
Side Yard House
-
Front Yard House
-
-
Tropical Urban
65'
•
Lanai and Front Yard
Stoop
Dooryard
Forecourt
Shopfront
Chinatown Shopfront
Raised Shopfront
Terrace
Raised Terrace
Gallery
Arcade
Kaka'ako Frontage
Court
Footnotes:
• Raised frontages (Figures FT.7 and FT.9) are only allowed to accommodate necessary
flood elevation or sea level rise and climate adaptation.
• Chinatown Shopfronts are only allowed on thoroughfares indicated in Figure FT.6.
• Gallery and Arcades are only permitted on Ala Moana Boulevard and Auahi Street and
shall only contain retail use.
• Maximum building heights are as shown in Figure NZ.7 and indicated below:
• 5% of Blocks 62, 63, 64, 6S, 67, 69, and 71 can go up to 400 feet.
• 10% of Blocks 66 and 68 can go up to 400 feet.
• 15% of Block 70 can go up to 400 feet.
• All buildings over 100 feet shall be subject to Podium high-rise building standards.
15-217-128
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Maximum Height
400'
Street Front Element
Height Range
40' min.
65' max.
Maximum Density
(Floor Area Ratio)
5.5
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FIGURE BT.1 FRONT YARD HOUSE
A. Lot Width
1. Maximum of 65 feet.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. The principal entrance to the principal building shall
be directly from the street, through the front yard.
2. The principal entrance to the accessory dwelling shall
be accessible directly from a frontage line, through
the side yard setback of the principal building or from
an alley.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located within the allowed
off-street parking zone as shown in Figure 9.
2. Garages may accommodate no more than two cars.
3. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-63
(parking and loading).
D. Open Space
1. Open space shall be located behind the principal
building with an area no less than fifteen per cent
of the lot. Open space shall maintain a minimum
20-foot dimension on any one side.
2. Open space shall be located at grade at the rear or
side of the lot, on patios or decks, a roof garden and/
or balconies.
E. Landscape
1. Where front yards have a 20-foot build to line, one
25-gallon minimum size canopy tree shall be planted
per 40 lineal feet of frontage line or fraction thereof.
2. Trees shall be a single species to match the species of
street trees in the furnishing zone.
3. Four five-gallon shrubs, six one-gallon shrubs and turf,
or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover is
required for every required tree.
F. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are: Lanai and Front
Yard (Figure FT.1), Stoop (Figure FT.2), and Dooryard
(Figure FT.3).
G. Building Massing
1. Front facades shall have at least one encroaching
element, such as porches or balconies, or plane break
that cumulatively occupy at least ten per cent of the
facade.
2. Principal buildings shall be one- or two-stories in
height.
3. Accessory dwellings located above garages shall be
limited to one story above the garage with a 12-foot
maximum floor-to-floor height.
4. Accessory dwellings located at grade shall be limited
to one story with 12-foot maximum floor-to-floor
height.
5. Accessory dwellings shall have a maximum floor area
of 750 square feet and shall not exceed fifty per cent
of the principal building's floor area.
Figure BT.1-1 Front Yard House, illustrative
axonometric view
Figure BT.1-2 Front Yard House, illustrative plan view
• Note: Accessory dwelling units are only permitted in
Thomas Square, Sheridan, and Central Kaka'ako Zones.
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FIGURE BT.2 SIDE YARD HOUSE
A. Lot Width
1. Maximum of 65 feet.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. The entrance shall be directly from the street, through
the side yard, along the elevation facing the side lot
line.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located within the allowed
off-street parking zone as shown in Figure 9.
2. Garages may accommodate no more than two cars.
3. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-63
(parking and loading).
4. If driveway is along the side yard, the driveway should
have a permeable surface, such as pavers.
D. Open Space
1. Open space shall be located along the side yard
with an area of no less than 15 per cent of the lot.
Figure BT.2-1 Side Yard House, illustrative
The open space shall maintain a minimum 20-foot
axonometric view
dimension and be enclosed by a wall or hedge of no
more than three feet in height.
E. Landscape
1. One 25-gallon minimum tree shall be planted per
40 lineal feet of side yard lot line or fraction thereof.
2. Four 5-gallon size shrubs, six 1-gallon size shrubs and
turf, or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover
is required for every required tree.
F. Frontage
1. Building facades shall have a minimum fenestration of
fifteen per cent in order to prevent blank walls facing
the street.
2. Permissible frontage types are Stoop (Figure FT.2),
and Dooryard (Figure FT.3).
G. Building Massing
1. Front facades shall have at least one encroaching
element, such as porches or balconies, or plane break
that cumulatively occupy at least five per cent of the
facade.
Figure BT.2-2 Side Yard House, illustrative plan view
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FIGURE BT.3 TOWNHOUSE
A. Facade Width
1. Each townhouse may be a maximum of 26-feet wide,
except that the facade of a town house on block
corners may be up to 40-feet wide.
2. The maximum number of attached townhouses per
facade string in each neighborhood zone are indicated
in Table BT.3-1.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. The entrance shall be accessible from the street,
through the frontage line.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located within the allowed
off-street parking zone as shown in Figure 9.
2. Garages shall accommodate no more than two cars,
be integrated into the back of the townhouse, and
have garage doors of only one car width.
3. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64.
D. Open Space
1. At least fifteen per cent of the lot area shall be
provided as open space.
2. The open space shall be located at-grade at the rear
or side of the building, on patios or decks, or on a roof
garden.
3. Private patios and balconies are allowed in any yard.
E. Landscape
1. Four 5-gallon size shrubs, six 1-gallon size shrubs and
turf, or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover
is required for every required tree.
F. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are Stoop (Figure FT.2),
Dooryard (Figure FT. 3), and Terrace (Figure FT.8).
G. Building Massing
1. At least one encroaching element, such as a lanai or
balcony, or a plane break, shall occupy at least fifteen
per cent of the front facade.
2. In a three-story building, a two-story townhouse can
be stacked over a separate ground floor dwelling.
Table BT.3-1 Facade string requirements
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Kapiolani
6
Thomas Square
10
Sheridan
6
Central Kaka'ako
10
Figure BT.3-1 Townhouse, illustrative axonometric
view
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3 5 7 7
FIGURE BT.4 DUPLEX, TRIPLEX, AND QUADPLEX
A. Lot Width
1. Maximum of 65 feet for a duplex.
2. Maximum of 100 feet for a triplex or quadplex.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. The entrance shall be directly accessible from the
street, through the frontage line.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located within the allowed
off-street parking zone as shown in Figure 9.
2. Garages shall accommodate no more than two cars,
be integrated into the back of the townhouse, and
have garage doors of only one car width.
3. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64.
E. Open Space
1. Each ground floor unit shall have at least 150-square
feet of private or semi-private yard space in the rear
yard, side yard, or integrated into the building area
through courtyards and gardens.
2. Units above the ground floor may have access to roof
garden space for passive and active recreation, patios,
decks, and courtyards.
3. Rear yards shall be no less than fifteen per cent of
the area of each lot and of a square or rectangular
geometry.
F. Landscape
1. When front yards have a 20-foot build to line, a
minimum of one 25-gallon canopy tree shall be
planted per 40 lineal feet of frontage line or fraction
thereof. Trees shall be a single species to match the
species of street trees in the furnishing area.
2. Four 5-gallon size shrubs, six 1-gallon size shrubs and
turf, or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover
is required for every required tree.
G. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are: Lanai and Front Yard
(Figure FT.1), Stoop (Figure FT.2), Dooryard (Figure
FT.3), Forecourt (Figure FT.4}, and Terrace (Figure
FT.8).
H. Building Massing
1. A minimum of fifteen per cent of the front facade
shall be occupied by at least one encroaching
element, such as a lanai or balcony, or a plane break.
Figure BT.4-1 Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex,
illustrative axonometric view
Figure BT.4-2 Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex,
illustrative plan view
15-217-132
January 2024
FIGURE BT.S FLEX-LOFT
A. Facade Width
1. Each flex-loft can be a maximum of 30-feet wide.
2. The maximum number of attached flex-loft buildings
per facade string in each neighborhood zone are
shown in Table BT.5-1.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. The entrance shall be accessible directly from the
street, through the frontage line.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located within the allowed
off-street parking zone as shown in Figure 9.
2. Garages shall accommodate no more than two cars
and have garage doors of only one car width.
3. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64.
E. Open Space
1. At least 15 per cent of the lot area shall be provided
as open space.
2. Open space shall be located at-grade at the rear or
side of the building, on patios or decks, or on a roof
garden.
3. Open space area must be open to the sky.
F. Landscape
1. Landscape shall not obscure front yards on adjacent
lots or the shopfront of the ground floor Industrial
space.
2. Trees shall be planted at the rate of one 36-inch box
tree per 25 lineal feet of front yard or fraction thereof.
3. Trees shall be a single species to match the species of
street trees in the furnishing area.
4. At least one 25-gallon minimum size canopy tree shall
be provided in the rear yard for shade and privacy.
5. Side yards trees shall be placed a rate of one 25-gallon
minimum size tree per 30 lineal feet or fraction
thereof to protect the privacy of neighbors. These
trees can be placed in groups in order to achieve a
particular design.
6. Six 5-gallon size shrubs, ten 1-gallon size shrubs and
turf, or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover
is required for every required tree.
G. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are: Stoop (Figure FT.2),
Dooryard (Figure FT.3), Shopfront (Figure FT.5},
Chinatown Shopfront (Figure FT.6), Raised Shopfront
(Figure FT.7 as necessary for flood protection}, Terrace
(Figure FT.8), Gallery (Figure FT.10), Arcade (Figure
FT.11), and Kaka'ako Frontage (Figure FT.12).
H. Building Massing
1. Facades shall have at least one encroaching element,
such as a lanai or balcony, or plane break occupying at
least fifteen per cent of the facade.
2. Building elevations abutting side yards shall provide at
least one horizontal plane break of at least three feet,
and one vertical break of at least two feet.
Figure BT.5-1 Flex-Loft, illustrative axonometric view
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10
Pauahi
10
Auahi
10
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FIGURE BT.6 INDUSTRIAL BARN
A. Facade Width
1. Maximum of 100 feet.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. The entrance shall be accessible from the street,
through the frontage line.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located within the
allowed off-street parking zone as shown in Figure 9.
2. Garages shall accommodate no more than two cars
and have garage doors of only one car width.
3. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64.
E. Open Space
1. At least fifteen per cent of the lot area shall be
provided as open space.
2. The open space shall be located at-grade at the rear
or side of the building or on a roof garden.
3. The open space must be open to the sky.
4. Permeable-pavement parking areas can count
towards the open space requirement for this
building type.
F. Landscape
1. Landscape shall not obscure front yards on adjacent
lots or the shopfront of the ground floor industrial
space
2. When front yards have a 20-foot build to line, then
front yard trees shall be provided.
4. Trees shall be a single species to match the species
of street trees in the furnishing area.
3. Trees shall be planted at the rate of one 25-gallon
minimum size canopy per 25 lineal feet of front yard
or fraction thereof.
5. At least one 25-gallon minimum size canopy tree
shall be provided in the rear yard, if present, for
shade and privacy (Central Kaka'ako zone is exempt).
6. Side yard trees shall be placed a rate of one
25-gallon minimum size tree per 30 lineal feet to
protect the privacy of neighbors. These trees can
be placed in groups in order to achieve a particular
design (Central Kaka'ako zone is exempt).
7. Six 5-gallon size shrubs, ten 1-gallon size shrubs
and turf, or acceptable native or dry climate ground
cover is required for every required tree (Central
Kaka'ako zone is exempt).
8. On-site paving is limited to the driveway,
turnaround, and backup area and any required
parking spaces.
G. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are Forecourt (Figure
FT.4), Shopfront (Figure FT.5), Chinatown Shopfront
(Figure FT.6), Raised Shopfront (Figure FT.7 as
necessary), Terrace (Figure FT.8), Gallery (Figure
FT.10), Arcade (Figure FT.11), and Kaka'ako Frontage
(Figure FT.12).
Figure BT.6-1 Industrial Barn, illustrative axonometric
view
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FIGURE BT.7 COURTYARD
A. Lot Width
1. Maximum of 300 feet.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. Ground floor courtyard(s) shall be accessible from
the street, through the frontage line, to a passageway
open to the sky or covered.
2. Raised courtyards shall be accessed through a lobby,
accessed directly from the principal frontage.
3. The principal entrance to each ground floor unit at the
principal frontage shall be directly from the frontage
line, or from a courtyard.
4. Access to units above ground floor courtyards shall
be through open or roofed stairs. To the extent that
units above the ground floor are accessed by stairs,
such stairs shall not serve more than three units.
5. Access to units above raised courtyards shall be
through a lobby with direct access to each courtyard.
Upper floor exterior corridors are limited to 25-feet in
length. Longer corridors shall be enclosed.
6. All retail spaces should be accessed from a ground
floor, single-tenant entry along a street, courtyard, or
passageway.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located within the
allowed off-street parking zone as shown in Figure 9
(off-street parking placement) either at grade or up to
two-stories (20-feet) above grade.
2. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64.
3. If accommodated in an above-ground garage, parking
shall be concealed from view at the public frontage
through a liner of habitable space.
E. Open Space
1. At least fifteen per cent of the lot area shall be
provided as open space in the form of one or more
courtyards open to the sky.
2. The courtyard(s) may be located at-grade or on a
podium, or combination thereof.
3. The minimum courtyard dimension shall be 30 feet on
any one side, not counting any porch space or other
Encroachment or projection provided within the
courtyard.
4. Projections and encroachments into the open space
are permitted on all sides, provided that the minimum
30-foot dimension is maintained.
F. Landscape
1. When there is a 20-foot build to line, one 25-gallon
minimum size canopy tree shall be planted per 25
lineal feet of frontage line or fraction thereof.
2. Trees shall be a single species to match the species of
street trees in the furnishing area.
3. Side yard trees shall be placed at a rate of one
25-gallon minimum size canopy tree per 30 lineal feet
or fraction thereof. Side yard trees can be placed in
groups in order to achieve a particular design.
4. One field stock specimen tree is required per
courtyard, and maybe in containers above garage if
required.
Figure BT.7-1 Courtyard, illustrative axonometric view
■
Figure BT.7-2 Courtyard, illustrative plan view
5. Six 5-gallon size shrubs, ten 1-gallon size herbaceous
perennials/shrubs and turf or acceptable native or
adapted ground cover is required for every required
tree.
G. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are Stoop (Figure FT.2),
Dooryard (Figure FT.3), Forecourt (Figure FT.4),
Shopfront (Figure FT.5), Chinatown Shopfront (Figure
FT.6), Raised Shopfront (Figure FT.7 as necessary),
Terrace (Figure FT.8), Gallery (Figure FT.10), Arcade
(Figure FT.11), and Kaka'ako Frontage (Figure FT.12).
H. Building Massing
1. Front facades shall have at least one encroaching
element, such as porches or balconies, or plane break
that cumulatively occupy at least ten per cent of the
facade.
January 2024
15-217-135
3 5 7 7
FIGURE BT.8 URBAN BLOCK
A. Lot Width
1. Maximum of 300 feet.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. Entrances to upper floors shall be accessed through
an interior lobby, which is accessed directly from the
street.
2. On promenade streets, the principal entrance to each
ground floor space shall be directly from the street
and occur a maximum interval of 60-feet. On all other
thoroughfares, access to ground floor podium spaces
may occur at this interval or may be through the
street level lobby provided.
4. All retail spaces should be accessed from a ground
floor, single-tenant entry along a street, courtyard, or
passageway.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located in the allowed
off-street parking zone (Figure 9) for the first 21 feet
of height.
2. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64,
3. If accommodated in an above-ground garage, parking
shall be concealed from view at the public frontage
through a liner of habitable space for at least the first
21 feet of building height.
4. Above-ground garages above 21 feet shall be screened
from view at the public frontage by landscaping,
green screens, or cladding, or concealed from view
through a liner of habitable space.
E. Open Space
1. At least fifteen per cent of the lot area shall be
provided as open space and shall be open to the sky.
2. The open space may be located at-grade, on a
podium, roof garden, or combination thereof.
3. Each open space shall have a minimum dimensions of
40 feet on any one side.
4. Projections into the open space are permitted on
all sides of the space, provided that the 40 foot
minimum dimension is maintained.
F. Landscape
1. When front yards have a 20-foot build to line, a
minimum of one field stock canopy tree shall be
planted per 40 lineal feet of frontage line or fraction
thereof. front yard trees shall be a single species to
match the species of street trees in the furnishing
area.
2. When side yards are present, one 25-gallon minimum
size canopy tree shall be planted per 30 lineal feet to
protect privacy of neighbors. The trees can be placed
in groups in order to achieve a particular design.
3. Six 5-gallon size shrubs, ten 1-gallon size shrubs and
turf or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover
is required for every required tree.
Figure BT.8-1 Urban Block, illustrative axonometric
view
Figure BT.8-2 Urban Block, illustrative plan view
G. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are Stoop (Figure FT.2),
Dooryard (Figure FT.3), Forecourt (Figure FT.4),
Shopfront (Figure FT.5), Chinatown Shopfront (Figure
FT.6), Raised Shopfront (Figure FT. 7 as necessary),
Terrace (Figure FT.8), Gallery (Figure FT.10), and
Arcade (Figure FT.11).
H. Building Massing
1. Front facades shall have at least one encroaching
element, such as porches or balconies, or plane break
that cumulatively occupy at least ten per cent of the
facade.
15-217-136
January 2024
FIGURE BT.9 LEI BUILDING
A. Lot Width
1. Maximum of 300 feet.
B. Pedestrian Access
1. Entrances to upper floors shall be accessed through
an interior lobby, accessed directly from the street.
2. On promenade streets, the entrance to each ground
floor space shall be directly from the street and
occur at a maximum interval of 60-feet. On all other
streets, access to ground floor podium spaces may
occur at this interval or may be through the street
level lobby provided.
3. Circulation to all spaces above the ground level shall
be through an interior corridor or lobby. Corridors
may be on the building exterior in the back of the
building only, if there is at least 15-feet of separation
between the garage and habitable building.
4. All retail spaces should be accessed from a ground
floor, single-tenant entry along a street, courtyard, or
passageway.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located in the allowed
off-street parking zone (Figure 9) for the first 21 feet
of height.
2. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64.
3. If accommodated in an above-ground garage, parking
shall be concealed from view at the public frontage
through a liner of habitable space, for at least three
sides of the building. Where exposed to the street,
above-ground garages shall be screened from view at
the public frontage by landscaping, green screens, or
cladding.
D. Open Space
1. At least fifteen per cent of the lot area shall be
provided as open space and shall be open to the sky.
2. The open space may be located at-grade, on a
podium, roof garden, or combination thereof.
3. Each open space shall have a minimum dimension of
30-feet on any one side.
4. Projections into the open space are permitted on
all sides of the space, provided that the 30-foot
minimum dimension is maintained.
E. Landscape
1. When front yards have a 20-foot build to line, a
minimum of one field stock canopy tree shall be
planted per 40 lineal feet of frontage line or fraction
thereof. Front yard trees shall be a single species to
match the species of street trees in the furnishing
zone.
2. When side yards are present, one 25-gallon minimum
size canopy tree per 30 lineal feet to protect privacy
of neighbors. The trees can be placed in groups in
order to achieve a particular design.
3. Six 5-gallon size shrubs, ten 1-gallon size shrubs and
turf or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover
is required for every required tree.
Figure BT.9-1 Lei Building, illustrative axonometric
view
Figure BT.9-2 Lei Building, illustrative plan view
F. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are Stoop (Figure FT.2),
Dooryard (Figure FT.3), Forecourt (Figure FT.4),
Shopfront (Figure FT.S), Chinatown Shopfront (Figure
FT.6), Raised Shopfront (Figure FT. 7 as necessary),
Terrace (Figure FT.8), Gallery (Figure FT.10), and
Arcade (Figure FT.11).
G. Building Massing
1. Front facades shall have at least one encroaching
element, such as porches or balconies, or plane break
that cumulatively occupy at least ten per cent of the
facade.
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Allowable tower
Development lot size
floor plate size
(square fe~t)
(square feet)
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less than 40,000
8,000
40,000 to 80,000
8,000 to 10,000
80,000 to 120,000
10,000 to 12,000
120,000 to 160,000
12,000 to 16,000
more than 160,000
16,000
FIGURE BT.10 PODIUM HIGH-RISE
A. Lot Width
1. Maximum of 300 feet.
8. Pedestrian Access
1. Entrances to upper floors shall be accessed through
an interior lobby, accessed directly from the street.
2. On Promenade streets, the entrance to each ground
floor space shall be directly from the street and occur
a maximum interval of 60 feet. On all other streets,
access to ground floor podium spaces may occur at
this interval or may be through the street level lobby
provided.
3. Circulation to all spaces above the ground level shall
be through an interior corridor or lobby.
4. All retail spaces should be accessed from a ground
floor, single-tenant entry along a street, courtyard, or
passageway.
C. Parking Design and Location
1. Off-street parking shall be located in the allowed
off-street parking zone (Figure 9) for the first 21 feet
of height.
2. Parking lots and structures shall not front a civic
space, or thoroughfare without a liner building or
active retail or commercial uses as per section
15-217-63.
3. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64.
D. Open Space
1. At least fifteen per cent of the lot area shall be
provided as open space and shall be open to the sky.
2. The open space may be located at-grade, on a
podium, roof garden, or combination thereof.
3. Each open space shall have a minimum dimension of
40 feet on any one side.
4. Projections into the open space are permitted on all
sides of the space, provided that the 40 foot minimum
dimension is maintained.
E. Landscape
1. When front yards have a 20-foot build to line, a
minimum of one field stock canopy tree shall be
planted per 40 lineal feet of frontage line or fraction
thereof. Front yard trees shall be a single species to
match the species of street trees in the furnishing
zone.
2. When side yards are present, one 25-gallon minimum
size canopy tree shall be planted per 30 lineal feet to
protect privacy of neighbors. The trees can be placed
in groups in order to achieve a particular design.
3. Six 5-gallon size shrubs, ten 1-gallon size shrubs and
turf, or acceptable native or dry climate ground cover
is required for every required tree.
F. Frontage
1. Permissible Frontage Types are: Stoop (Figure FT.2),
Dooryard (Figure FT.3 by exception), Forecourt (Figure
FT.4), Shopfront (Figure FT.5), Chinatown Shopfront
(Figure FT.6), Raised Shopfront (Figure FT.7 as
necessary for flood protection), Terrace (Figure FT.8),
Gallery (Figure FT.10), and Arcade (Figure FT.11).
Figure BT.10-1 Podium High-Rise,
illustrative axonometric view
Figure BT.10-2 Podium High-Rise,
illustrative plan view
Table BT.10-1: Podium High-Rise tower floor plate
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G. Building Massing
1. See Section 15-217-SS(k) (view preservation) for
important standards regarding view preservation and
tower placement.
2. At least 65 per cent of one edge of the tower must
be flush with a facade of the building or street front
element, except in the following cases:
(A) Where the tower is directly adjacent to two View
Corridor Streets; and/or
(B) Where conformance with section 15-217-SS(k)
(view preservation) make this rule impossible to
achieve.
3. Allowable floor plate sizes are shown in Table BT.10-1.
15-217-138
3 5 7 7
FIGURE BT.11 TROPICAL URBAN COURT
A. Pedestrian Access
1. Circulation to all upper floors shall be through an
exterior corridor, lobby, or courtyard.
2. All retail spaces should be accessed from a ground
floor, single-tenant entry along a street, courtyard, or
passageway.
B. Parking Design and Location
1. Where provided, off-street parking shall be located in
the allowed off-street parking zone (Figure 9).
2. Parking access shall be as per section 15-217-64
(parking and loading).
C. Open Space
1. At least twenty per cent of the lot area shall be
provided as open space. One third of this requirement
shall be provided at grade.
2. Open space shall have a minimum dimension of thirty
feet on any one side.
3. Projections into the open space are permitted on
Figure BT.11-1 Tropical Urban Court, illustrative
axonometric view
all sides of the space, provided that the 30-foot
minimum dimension is maintained.
D. Frontage
1. Permissible frontage types are: Lanai and Front Yard
(Figure FT.1), Stoop (Figure FT.2), Terrace, Dooryard
(Figure FT.3), Shopfront (Figure FT.S), Gallery (Figure
FT.9), and Arcade (Figure FT.10}.
E. Building Massing
1. Front facades shall have at least one encroaching
element, such as porches, balconies, or a plane break
that cumulatively occupy at least ten per cent of the
facade.
Figure BT.11-2 Tropical Urban Court, illustrative plan
view
15-217-139
January 2024
3 5 7 7
FIGURE FT.1 LANAI AND FRONT YARD FRONTAGE
A. Lanai Dimensions
1. Depth shall be a minimum of six feet as measured
from the facade.
2. Width shall be a minimum of ten feet.
3. Height shall be a minimum of ten feet and a
maximum eave height of fourteen feet from the lanai
floor to the ceiling of the overhang.
4. The finished floor of the lanai may be at-grade or
raised a maximum of three feet.
B. Frontage Elements
1. Fences or walls defining or retaining the front
yard shall not exceed three feet in height from the
adjacent sidewalk.
Pub/le Realm
encroachment
Zone
Prtvate Realm
Figure FT.1-1 Cross Section, Lanai and Yard Frontage
(Illustrative)
Lanai
Figure FT.1-2 Plan View, Lanai and Yard Frontage
(Illustrative)
January 2024
15-217-140
FIGURE FT.2 STOOP FRONTAGE
A. Stoop Dimensions
1. Depth shall be a minimum of four feet as measured
from the facade.
2. Width shall be a minimum of four feet.
3. The finished floor of the stoop may be at-grade or
raised a maximum of three feet.
B. Frontage Elements
1. Fences or walls defining the stoop or front setback
shall not exceed three feet from the highest
adjacent finished grade.
Stoop
Figure FT.2-1 Cross Section, Stoop Frontage
(Illustrative)
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January 2024
15-217-141
7 "
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FIGURE FT.3 DOORYARD FRONTAGE
A. Dooryard Dimensions
1. Shall be determined by the setback
requirements for each zone.
B. Frontage Elements
1. Fences or walls defining or retaining the front
yard shall not exceed three feet in height from
the adjacent sidewalk.
Public Realm
Encroachment
one
Private Realm
Figure FT.3-1 Cross Section, Dooryard Frontage
(Illustrative)
Figure FT.3-2 Plan View, Dooryard Frontage
(Illustrative; balcony roof not shown)
Dooryard
January 2024
15-217-142
3 5 7 7
FIGURE FT.4 FORECOURT FRONTAGE
A. Forecourt Dimensions
1. Depth shall be between ten and forty feet as
measured from the facade.
2. Width shall be between twenty to forty feet.
3. The finished floor of the forecourt may be raised up
to three feet from the sidewalk with a retaining wall
at the frontage line.
Pub/le Realm
Encroachment
Zone
Private Realm
Figure FT.4-1 Cross Section, Forecourt Frontage
{Illustrative}
Forecourt
10'-40'
20'-40'
Figure FT.4-2 Plan View, Forecourt Frontage
(Illustrative)
January 2024
15-217-143
3 5 7 I'/
FIGURE FT.S SHOPFRONT FRONTAGE
A. Shopfront Dimensions
1. Height shall be between 12 to 25 feet, as measured
from the adjacent sidewalk to the ceiling of the
ground floor.
2. Fenestration shall be a minimum of 65 per cent of
the facade's first floor wall area.
3. Shopfronts may be recessed from the frontage line
up to eight feet.
B. Frontage Elements
1. At the facade, awnings shall cover only windows
and doors.
2. The pedestrian zone shall be paved from building
face to curb.
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January 2024
15-217-144
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FIGURE FT.6 CHINATOWN SHOPFRONT FRONTAGE
A. Chinatown Shopfront Location
The Chinatown Shopfront is permissible along the
following thoroughfares:
1. Ahui
11. Kawaiahao
2. Chapin
12. Keawe
3. Cummins
13. Koula
4. Coral
14. Lana
5. Curtis
15. Pensacola
6. Emily
16. Piikoi
7. Halekauwila
17. Pohukaina
8. Hoolai
18. Queen
9. lllaniwai
19. Waimanu
10.Kamani
B. Chinatown Shopfront Dimensions
1. Height shall be between 12 to 25 feet, as measured
from the adjacent sidewalk to the ceiling of the
ground floor.
2. Fenestration shall be a minimum of 65 per cent of the
facade's first floor wall area.
C. Frontage Elements
1. At the facade, awnings shall cover only windows and
doors.
2. Where provided, light fixtures may extend through
the awning.
3. Where provided, signs that hang under the shed roof
or awning shall be illuminated.
4. The pedestrian zone shall be paved from building face
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to curb.
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FIGURE FT.7 RAISED SHOPFRONT FRONTAGE
The Raised Shopfront Frontage is only allowed to
accommodate necessary flood elevation or to address
sea level rise and climate-resilient design.
A. Raised Shopfront Dimensions
1. Height shall be between 12 to 25 feet, as measured
from the adjacent sidewalk to the ceiling of the
ground floor.
2. Fenestration shall be a minimum of 65 per cent of the
facade's first floor wall area.
3. Shopfronts may be recessed from the frontage line up
to ten feet.
B. Frontage Elements
1. A minimum of one approved 25-gallon minimum
container size, two-inch caliper minimum tree shall
be planted within the setback for every 30 feet of
frontage line or fraction thereof.
2. Trees shall match the species of street trees on the
public frontage. When the raised shopfront frontage
is used along Ala Moana Boulevard, a double row
of medium canopy trees or a single row of large
canopy trees shall be planted as a part of the new
development.
3. Awnings may be applied as per encroachment
requirements.
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Public Realm
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Frontage (Illustrative)
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Figure FT.5-2 Plan View, Raised Shopfront Frontage
(Illustrative; canopy roof not shown)
January 2024
15-217-146
3 5 7 7
FIGURE FT.8 TERRACE FRONTAGE
Where front build to lines are greater than 15 feet, the
Terrace Frontage type shall be used.
A. Terrace Frontage Dimensions
1. Determined by the setback requirements of each
zone.
B. Frontage Elements
1. A minimum of one approved 25-gallon minimum
container size, two-inch caliper minimum tree shall
be planted within the setback for every 30 feet of
frontage line or fraction thereof.
2. Trees shall match the species of street trees on the
public frontage. When the terrace frontage is used
along Ala Moana Boulevard, a double row of medium
canopy trees shall be planted as a part of the new
development.
3. Lawns and landscaping shall be permitted within
setback.
4. Ground may be paved to match the public sidewalk or
special, decorative pavement can be used to delineate
the terraced space.
Public Realm
Private Realm
Figure FT.8-1 Cross Section, Terrace Frontage
(Illustrative)
Figure FT.8-2 Plan View, Terrace Frontage (Illustrative)
January 2024
15-217-147
3 5 7 7
FIGURE FT.9 RAISED TERRACE FRONTAGE
The Raised Terrace Frontage is only allowed to
accommodate
necessary flood elevation or to address
sea level rise and climate-resilient
design.
A. Raised Terrace Dimensions
1. Height shall be between 12 to 25 feet, as measured
from the adjacent sidewalk to the ceiling of the
ground floor.
2. Fenestration shall be a minimum of 65 per cent of the
facade's first floor wall area.
3. Shopfronts may be recessed from the frontage line up
to 10 feet.
B. Frontage Elements
1. Awnings may be applied as per encroachment
requirements.
Pub/le Realm
1
12'
to
25'
Private Realm
Figure FT.9-1 Cross Section, Raised Terrace Frontage
(Illustrative)
Figure FT.9-2 Plan View, Raised Terrace Frontage
(Illustrative; canopy roof not shown)
January 2024
15-217-148
FIGURE FT.10 GALLERY FRONTAGE
The Gallery type shall be used in conjunction with
ground floor retail use only.
A. Gallery Dimensions
1. Height and proportion shall correspond to the first
floor of the facade.
2. The minimum width and height dimension is twelve
feet.
3. Any soffits, columns, or arches should be consistent
with the architecture detailing of the building.
4. Along the principal frontage, there shall be a
minimum of ten feet between gallery openings along
the right-of-way.
5. Along front facades within the gallery, windows and
doors of shopfronts shall be at least ten feet tall and
together shall comprise 65 per cent of the ground
floor wall area facing the street.
6. A setback between two and four feet shall be
provided between the curb and face of the gallery
(except at curb extensions for intersections).
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(Illustrative; balcony roof not shown)
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January 2024
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FIGURE FT.11 ARCAl;>E FRONTAGE
The Arcade type shall be used in conjunction with
ground floor retail use only.
A. Arcade Dimensions
1. Height and proportion shall correspond to the ground
floor of the facade.
2. The minimum width and height dimension is twelve
feet.
3. Any soffits, columns, or arches should be consistent
with the architecture detailing of the building.
4. Along the principal frontage, there shall be a
minimum of ten feet between openings for the arcade
along the right-of-way.
5. Along front facades within the arcade, windows and
doors of shopfronts shall be at least ten feet tall and
together shall comprise 65 per cent of the ground
floor wall area facing the street.
6. A setback between two and four feet shall be
provided between the curb and face of arcade (except
at curb extensions for intersections).
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January 2024
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FIGURE FT.12 KAKA'AKO FRONTAGE
A. Frontage Elements
1. Where possible, the area between the building and
the street shall be paved with gravel or other pervious
materials.
2. Landscaping should be incorporated along the
building edge, in planters, or at grade and can take an
informal pattern and placement.
3. Parking is permitted in front of the building for this
frontage type.
Private
Realm
Public Realm
Figure FT.12-1 Cross Section, Kaka'ako Frontage
(Illustrative)
Figure FT.12-2 Plan View, Kaka'ako Frontage
(Illustrative)
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General Requirements for all Development Bonuses:
1.
All public facilities, or open space incentives shall be perpetually dedicated to public access and defined use for
the life of the development, or until redevelopment of the land or project.
2.
Dedication of the public facility, or open space must be registered with the Land Court.
3.
All development incentives shall be maintained in good repair and use for the life of the development, or until
redevelopment of the land or project.
4.
If the development, building management, property management, or landowner fails to keep the incentive in
good repair and use the project may face violations and penalties pursuant to section 206E-22, HRS.
5.
The executive director may have final decision on granting approval of a development incentive.
6.
The executive director may approve modifications to the development bonuses for projects unable to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the incentives.
7.
A single project or parcel may accumulate multiple development bonuses. If in the process of achieving a
certain incentive, a project satisfies the requirements for multiple development bonuses, that project may
accumulate and utilize all of the development bonuses it satisfies the requirements for, not to exceed the
maximum approved FAR.
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LWl
35 Per Cent
3.00 FAR
Provide at least 35 per cent of the total number of the
Reserved
residential units in the Project as reserved housing units to gain
Housing
an additional development bonus. The additional reserved
housing units, above minimum requirements, must be built
within the Kaka'ako Community Development District.
LW2
40 Per Cent
3.50 FAR
Provide at least 40 per cent of the total number of the
Reserved
residential units in the Project as reserved housing units to gain
Housing
an additional development bonus. The additional reserved
housing units, above minimum requirements, must be built
within the Kaka'ako Community Development District.
LW3
45 Per Cent
4.00 FAR
Provide at least 45 per cent of the total number of the
Reserved
residential units in the Project as reserved housing units to gain
Housing
an additional development bonus. The additional reserved
housing units, above minimum requirements, must be built
within the Kaka'ako Community Development District.
LW4
45 Per Cent
4.00 FAR
Provide at least 45 per cent of the total number of the
Micro Units
residential units on a lot no greater than 20,000 square feet as
micro units to gain an additional development bonus. Micro
units are to be no less than 300 square feet and no greater than
500 square feet in interior space and must provide facilities as
defined as a dwelling unit.
LWS
Light
Floor Area
Maintain the floor area of an existing light industrial use space,
Industrial Use
Exemption+
on-site, to gain an additional 10 feet in podium height or an
0.3 FAR or
additional development bonus. The existing light industrial floor
10 foot podium
area, on site, will be exempt from new development floor area
height increase
calculations. All area dedicated under this use must remain for
the life of the development, or until a new development permit
is issued.
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Industry Use
Floor Area
Exemption+
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Develop a new light industrial use space for the manufacture,
production, or development of products, goods, or services
that is focused on improving the natural environment, reducing
carbon emissions, or cleaning or remediating environmental
hazards to gain an additional 10 feet in podium height or an
additional development bonus. The floor area on-site, dedicated
to this use, will be exempt from new development floor area
calculations. All area dedicated under this use must remain for
the life of the development, or until a new development permit
is issued.
LW7
Urban
Agriculture/
Food
Production
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Cultivation
Floor Area
Exemption+
2.00 FAR
Dedicate land area or floor area for the growing, production,
or cultivation of food, 90 per cent of which should be sold on
site, at a farmer's market or produce market in the district or
consumed within the district for a development bonus. All
dedicated land area or floor area will be exempt from new
development floor area calculations. All area dedicated under
this use must remain for the life of the development, or until a
new development permit is issued.
Public Amenity (Play)
PA 1
Public Art
0.25 FAR
Provide a privately funded, publicly accessible, art installation,
gallery space, vertical exterior building facade space of not less
than 20 feet x 100 feet to gain an additional development bonus.
Art installation is to be equivalent to 1 per cent of the project's
construction costs not less than $10,000 in value. Gallery
space and exterior building facade space must be permanently
dedicated to the purpose of displaying art installations. Exterior
building facade space must not be used for commercial or
advertising purposes. Art is to be designed, built, and installed
by a "Hawaii Artist", as defined by the Hawaii State Foundation
on Culture and the Arts.
PA 2
Public Facility
See Fig. IZ.3
Construct and dedicate a public facility from the authority's
approved list of public facilities within the project site to gain
an additional development bonus. (See Figure IZ.3 for list of
approved public facilities)
PA 3
Public Open
Space
0.50 FAR
Dedicate at least SO per cent of the required open space area,
on-site, to public use, or improve, or add public amenities to an
existing public open space to gain a development bonus. The
dedicated area is required to be perpetually publicly accessible
and usable. Improvement to an existing public open space, or
additional public amenities shall equal to not less than SO per
cent of the appraised land value for the required open space.
The type of public space and location within neighborhood
zones, shall comply with Figure 10 (park and civic space
typologies).
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ENV 1.1 LEED/WELL
0.50 FAR
Achieve a LEED/WELL Silver Certification to gain an additional
Silver
development bonus.
ENV 1.2 LEED/WELL
0.75 FAR
Achieve a LEED/WELL Gold Certification to gain an additional
Gold
development bonus.
ENV 1.3 LEED/WELL
1.00 FAR
Achieve a LEED/WELL Platinum Certification to gain an additional
Platinum
development bonus.
ENV 2
Shelter
2.00 FAR
Provide a hardened shelter, on-site, per Enhanced Hurricane
Hardening
Protection Area (EHPA) standards set by the State of Hawaii
Structural Guidelines for Hurricane Evacuation Shelters, to gain
an additional development bonus.
The shelter shall provide at least 30 square feet of space per
household in the project and/or 10 square feet per occupant of
commercial space in the project. Provide at least 100 square feet
for 10 per cent of total households in the project for disability
access. Dedicated hardened shelter space can have dual use but
must be solely used as a shelter during major storm or natural
disaster events.
An emergency operational plan for the shelter shall be approved
by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), and in
place, prior to approval of the project's Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy (TCO).
ENV 3
Rainwater
0.50 FAR
Provide additional, on-site, rainwater retention to gain an
Management
additional development bonus. The system must capture, store,
and reuse at least an additional 1.5 inches of rainwater beyond
what is required under the City and County of Honolulu's Rules
on Water Quality.
ENV4
Renewable
0.50 FAR
Provide, on-site, renewable power generation or solar water
Energy
heating system to gain an additional development bonus. The
system must provide at least 20 per cent of the projected energy
usage for the project, or 100 per cent of the project's hot water
capacity.
ENV 5
Emergency
2.00 FAR
Provide on-site, emergency power storage or generation
Power
for a multi-family residential project, food storage or food
warehousing, emergency services, or other uses deemed
essential for the response to natural disasters. The power
storage or generation capacity must be at least fourteen (14)
days to mitigate pressure on municipal infrastructure or aid in
the response to natural disasters.
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0.5 FAR or
Provide at least SO publicly accessible parking stalls on a lot
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Public Parking
20,000 square feet or less, or at least 100 publicly accessible
10 foot podium
height increase
parking stalls on a lot 20,001 square feet or greater to gain an
additional 10-foot podium height or a development bonus.
Provide at least 90 per cent of ground level building frontage
Pedestrian
0.5 FAR or
UF2
with a pedestrian canopy or awning to gain an additional 10 foot
Cover
10 foot podium
podium height or an additional development bonus. Must be a
minimum of 6 feet in horizontal depth from exterior face of the
building facade. Shall be compliant with section 15-217-39. Shall
be located along public walkways, sidewalks, and right-of-ways.
Exempt from floor area calculations.
height increase
Dedicate at least 50 per cent of all project off-street parking
Robotic
0.5 FAR or
UF3
floor area for robotic automated parking to minimize the lot area
Parking
10 foot podium
dedicated to parking structures to gain an additional 10 feet in
podium height or an additional development bonus.
height increase
Restore, re-establish, or rehabilitate a cultural resource such
Cultural
Floor area
UF4
as a waterway, food production or cultivation area, or native
Restoration
exemption+
planting area to be used for cultural practices and medicine, that
perpetuates traditional cultural practices on, through, below, or
above the proposed development site.
0.50 FAR
The resource shall be accessible to the public to conduct
traditional cultural practices and shall be validated by a Hawaiian
serving organization. A stewardship plan shall be established for
the resource.
All dedicated land area or floor area for this use will be
exempt from new development floor area calculations. All
area dedicated under this use must remain for the life of the
development, or until a new development permit is issued for
the entire parcel.
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Public
Community
Garden
1.00 FAR
Provide at least 10,000 square feet of publicly dedicated space
for the establishment and use of a publicly accessible community
garden. Provide infrastructure and facilities for irrigation and
waste disposal. The garden space shall be designed to mitigate
any water or soil run-off into municipal drainage systems.
Operation and access to the garden should meet all City and
County of Honolulu Community Recreation Garden Program
standards. The garden may be located on parking structure
roofs, podiums, or building roofs as long as perpetual public
access is granted to the space. The developer/landowner may
establish a garden board to oversee operations of the garden.
PA 2.2
Public Dog
Park
0.50 FAR
Provide at least 8,000 square feet of publicly dedicated space
for the establishment and use of a publicly accessible off-leash
dog park. The park dimension should be a minimum of 40 feet
in width. Provide fencing, infrastructure, and facilities for water
fountain, dog water fountain, and waste disposal. Must comply
with all City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and
Recreation rules and ordinances for off-leash parks. May be
located on parking structures, podiums, or roofs as long as
perpetual public access is granted to the space.
PA 2.3
Public
Pavilion
0.50 FAR
Design and construct a publicly dedicated and accessible pavilion
to be used as a venue for entertainment, cultural events,
community activities and functions, or educational functions.
The structure shall meet all applicable health and life safety
requirements. The structure shall be at last 2,000 square feet
in size surrounded by a landscaped lawn or seating area. The
structure may be open on all sides but shall protect the users
of the pavilion from all natural elements. Electrical power and
lighting shall be provided.
PA 2.4
Public Play
Courts
1.00 FAR
Provide at least one (1) regulation sized pickleball, tennis,
basketball, or other approved hard courts. An additional 1.0 FAR
bonus shall be provided for each additional play court provided,
up to a maximum of 4.0 FAR total. Provide all associated
regulation-specified equipment, including nets, backboards, and
striping. All courts should meet the appropriate requirement
by the associated regulating sport bodies, including size, court
finishing, and levelness. Courts should be publicly accessible and
perpetually publicly dedicated to the use of the courts.
PA 2.5
Educational
Facilities
0.25 FAR
Establish an educational facility that provides education and
resources for schooling, tutoring, training, and/or mentoring
of children from pre-kindergarten to high school. Area for this
dedicated use is to be determined by the services provided.
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Keiki/Kupuna
Care Facility
0.25 FAR
Establish a facility for the education, enrichment, and care of
children and elderly. The facility is not intended to be a nursing,
care home, or acute care facility. Area for this dedicated use to
be determined by the services provided.
PA 2.7
PA 2.8
PA 2.9
PA 2.10
Farmer's
Market
Public
Recreation
Equipment
and Space
Halau
Community/
Nonprofit
Storefront
1.00 FAR
1.00 FAR
1.50 FAR
0.50 FAR+
additional
0.10 FAR for every
additional 500
square feet, up to
a total maximum
1.00 FAR
Provide at least 50,000 square feet of useable area to establish a
commercial space for the operation of a weekly Farmers' Market.
The use of the space is intended for the sale of locally grown,
produced, and manufactured agricultural products sold directly
to consumers. The space dedicated to this use, may be utilized
for other uses when the Farmers' Market is not in operation.
Provide at least 2,000 square feet of publicly dedicated space
for the establishment and use of a publicly accessible recreation
area with the following recreational equipment or surfacing;
kids play equipment, exercise equipment, skateboard ramp
or obstacles, kids bike track, adolescent BMX track, or other
equipment approved by the executive director. The project lot
size shall be 20,000 square feet or greater. All duty of care must
be given to public safety.
Provide at least 3,000 square feet of publicly dedicated space
for the establishment and use of a publicly accessible Halau
for the dedicated purpose of perpetuating Native Hawaiian
arts, music, performance, cultural practices, and gatherings.
Establish a stewardship plan to maintain and broker access for
community groups, organizations, schools, and other community
organizations. The space shall not be used for commercial
purposes.
Provide at least 1,500 square feet of ground floor commercial
floor area with a storefront facing a public thoroughfare or right
of-way dedicated for use by nonprofit organizations, legal aid,
and other community-based development organizations. The
space is not intended for political or religious organizations.
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Amendments
to
and
compilation
of
chapter
15-217,
Hawaii
Administrative
Rules,
on the
summary
page
dated
February
7,
2024,
were
adopted
on February
7,
2024,
following
public
hearings
held
on January
3,
2024
and
February
7,
2024,
after
public
hearing
notices
were
given
in
the
Honolulu
Star-Advertiser,
Hawaii
Tribune-Herald,
West
Hawaii
Today,
The Maui News,
and The Garden
Island,
on November
30,
2023.
They
shall
take
effect
ten
days
after
filing
with
the
Office
of
the
Lieutenant
Governor.
SterlingHiga
STERLING HIGA
Chairperson
Hawai'i
Community
Development
Authority
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
Director
Department
of
Business,
Economic
Development
and
Tourism
Governor
State
of Hawai'i
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy
Attorney
General
JAN - 3 2025
Filed
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