Hawaii Revised Statutes 183c. Conservation District

  • 183c-1 Findings and Purpose.
    The legislature finds that lands within the state land use conservation district contain important natural resources essential to the preservation of the State's fragile...
  • 183c-2 Definitions.
    As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Board" means the board of land and natural resources. "Chairperson" means the chairperson of...
  • 183c-3 Powers and Duties of the Board and Department.
    The board and department shall: (1) Maintain an accurate inventory of lands classified within the state conservation district by the state land use commission,...
  • 183c-4 Zoning; Amendments.
    (a) The department, after notice and hearing as provided in this section, shall review and redefine the boundaries of the zones within the conservation...
  • 183c-5 Nonconforming Uses.
    Neither this chapter nor any rules adopted hereunder shall prohibit the continuance of the lawful use of any building, premises, or land for any...
  • 183c-6 Permits and Site Plan Approvals.
    (a) The department shall regulate land use in the conservation district by the issuance of permits. (b) The department shall render a decision on...
  • 183c-7 Penalty for Violation.
    (a) The department shall prescribe administrative procedures as it deems necessary for the enforcement of this chapter and any zoning rule adopted in accordance...
  • 183c-8 Zoning Order; Appeal to Circuit Environmental Court.
    Any final order of the department based upon this [chapter] may be appealed to the circuit environmental court of the circuit in which the...

Cross References

Environmental courts, jurisdiction over proceedings arising under this chapter, see 604A-2.

Attorney General Opinions

New administrative rules superseded old rules as to all matters except permit applications that were filed before July 1, 1994, when statutory authority for old rules was repealed. Att. Gen. Op. 97-4.

Last modified: October 27, 2016