Hawaiʻi Island

Windward Planning Commission, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 ahead

9:00 a.m. · Hawaii County Council Chambers in Hilo · the notice as published

1. Initiator: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000018). Bill 170, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning for data processing facilities and data centers. The purpose of Bill No. 170 is to amend the definition of data processing facilities and add a new definition of data centers.
2. Applicants: NANI AND JOSEPH EARLY (PL-SPP-2026-000135). Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing single-family dwelling on a 1.00-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 17-4817 Huina Road, approximately ½ mile from North Kulani Road, Maunalani Lots, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-7-025:019. In Puna.
3. Applicant: SANDRA WAHLEN (PL-SPP-2026-000139). Application for a Special Permit to establish a two-bedroom bed & breakfast operation within a proposed three-bedroom dwelling, including a detached bedroom, on a 19,187-square foot parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located on the south side of Oliana Drive, approximately 0.20 miles from its intersection with Kalapana- Kapoho Beach Road, Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-2-033:029. In Puna.
4. Applicant: MADELINE MILILANI OLDS (PL-SPP-2026-000146). Application for a Special Permit to establish a one-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing three-bedroom dwelling, including a detached bedroom on a 1.44-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 15-1480 Beach Road, approximately 4.2 miles from the Keaau-Pahoa Road, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-053:004. In Puna.
5. Applicant: KBXTREME HILO, LLC (PL-REZ-2024-000074). (PL-REZ-2024-000074/AMEND REZ-09-000113) Application to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No. 10-45 to delete the 180-day timeframe for Condition B (water commitment), allow a 10-year time extension to Condition E (complete construction), delete Condition G (access easement), delete Condition H (limitations to Komohana Street access), delete Condition J (full improvements to Komohana Street), delete Condition K (streetlights & traffic control devices), and to add two new conditions. Ordinance No. 10-45 changed the zoning district from Agricultural-1 Acre (A-1a) to Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) for a 5.075-acre parcel. The subject property is located at 279 Komohana Street, approximately 150 feet from its intersection with Ponahawai Street, Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-3-037:006. In South Hilo.
6. Applicant: BHG ALOHA LLC DBA WILD GINGER HOTEL (PL-SMA-2026-000097). (PL-SMA-2026-000097) Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to construct and operate a new two-story, thirty-room hotel complex that includes a pool, cafe, lounge area and related improvements on 69,485 square-foot parcel within the Special Management Area. The subject parcels are located along the makai side of Puueo Street, approximately 370 feet north of its intersection with Ohai Street and Kou Lane, and immediately south of Hilo Val Hala Apartment complex, Puueo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-6-002:008 and 012. In South Hilo.
7. Applicant: NIEL JAYASINGHE (PL-SMA-2024-000060). Review of Circuit Court decision Civil No. 3CCV-25-0000021 (Agency Appeal) regarding the application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to construct a four-story, 41,600 square-foot apartment building containing seventeen rental units and related improvements on a 0.445-acre parcel within the special Management Area, The subject property is located on the north side of Kalanianaole Street, approximately 350 feet southwest from its intersection with Onekahakaha Road, Keaukaha, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-1-014:002. In South Hilo.

Leeward Planning Commission, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 ahead

9:30 a.m. · West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A · the notice as published

1. Applicant: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND SLU-99-000009). Application for a repeal of State Land Use District Boundary Ordinance No. 99 149 and the State Land Use District Boundary Map, by reverting the State Land Use Boundary District from Urban to its original designation of Agricultural, for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024. In North Kona.
2. Applicant: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND REZ-99-000019). Application for a repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 99 150 and amendment to Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Chapter 25, Article 8, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), by reverting the current zoning of the subject property from Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) to its original Agricultural-5 acre (A-5a) zoning district for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024. In North Kona.
3. Initiator: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000018). Bill 170, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning for data processing facilities and data centers. The purpose of Bill No. 170 is to amend the definition of data processing facilities and add a new definition of data centers.

Windward Planning Commission, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 held

9:00 a.m. · Hawaii County Council Chambers in Hilo · the notice as published

1. Applicant: JP AUTOMOTIVE LLC (PL-REZ-2026-000103). (PL-REZ-2026-000103/AMEND REZ 09-000097) Application to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No. 21-45 for a seven (7)- year time extension to Condition D (Complete Construction). Ordinance No. 21-45 rezoned approximately 22,300 square feet of land from a Single- Family Residential–10,000 square feet (RS-10) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed–20,000 square feet (MCX-20) zoning district. The property is located at 513 Kalanikoa Street, approximately 100 feet north of the intersection of Kalanikoa Street and Hualani Street, Waiakea Houselots 1st Series, Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-035:034. In South Hilo.
2. Applicants: MARK SIDMORE AND CALEB RHODES (PL-SPP-2026-000140). (PL-SPP-2026-000140) Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast within an existing four-bedroom single-family dwelling. The request also includes approximately 2,400 square feet of the adjoining property, which will provide the required off-street guest parking. The total permit area encompasses approximately 11,400 square feet in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject properties are located at 12-7208 and 12-7210 Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road at its northeast intersection with Laau Loke Street, Kehena Beach Estates Subdivision, Puna, Hawaii, TMKs: (3) 1-2-031:006 and :007 (por.). In Puna.
3. Applicant: HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER (PL-USE-2026-000046). Application for a Use Permit to construct and operate an approximately 40,000-square foot medical clinic and accessory uses on an approximately 20-acre portion of a 108.8-acre parcel. The subject property is located on the west side of Volcano Highway (State Route 11), near its intersection with Keaau-Pahoa Road and the Keaau-Pahoa Bypass, Keaau, Puna, Hawaii, TMK (3) 1-6-003:127 (por.). In Puna.
4. Applicant: HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER (PL-SPP-2026-000136). Application for a Special Permit to construct and use an access driveway on approximately 2.6-acre portion of a 1,247-acre parcel for use by the Hilo Benioff Medical Center on adjacent parcel 127 within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located along Volcano Highway (State Route 11), north of Herbert Shipman Park, Keaau, Puna, Hawaii, TMK (3) 1-6-003:007 (por.). In Puna.
5. Applicant: ROBERT GARRETT/TALON 1 PROPERTIES (PL-REZ-2026-000104). (PL-REZ-2026-000104/AMEND REZ 727) Request to amend Change of Zone Ordinance No. 92-122 for a five (5)-year time extension to Condition C (Final Plan Approval) and Condition D (Complete Construction). Ordinance No. 92-122 rezoned a 2.571-acre parcel of land from Resort-Hotel-750 square feet (V-.75) to Limited Industrial-20,000 square feet (ML-20). The subject property is located at 525 Piilani Street on the north side of Piilani Street, approximately 335 feet east of its intersection with Manono Street, Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-2-033:011. In South Hilo.
6. Applicant: ROBERT GARRETT/TALON 1 PROPERTIES (PL-SMA-2025-000085). (PL-SMA-2025-000085) Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit to construct and operate a three (3)-story, approximately 98,500 square foot self-storage warehouse with associated parking, loading areas, and related development on a 2.571-acre parcel within the Special Management Area. The subject property is located at 525 Piilani Street on the north side of Piilani Street, approximately 335 feet east of its intersection with Manono Street, Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-2-033:011. In South Hilo.
7. Initiator: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000018). Bill 170, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning for data processing facilities and data centers. The purpose of Bill No. 170 is to amend the definition of data processing facilities and add a new definition of data centers.

Windward Planning Commission, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 (addendum) held

9:00 a.m. · Hawaii County Council Chambers in Hilo · the notice as published

8. Initiator: PLANNING DIRECTOR (PL-PDI-2026-000016). General Plan 2045 Interim Amendments which include proposed changes to the text, policies, actions, and Land Use Maps. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION LOUIS DANIELE III, Chair (HTH/WHT1536451 8/24/26)

Leeward Planning Commission, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 held

9:30 a.m. · West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A · the notice as published

1. Applicants: RYAN AND LEAH HERBERT (PL-SPP-2026-000132). Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast within an existing three-bedroom farm dwelling on a 1.00-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 75-450 Nani Kailua Drive on the southeastern corner of Hienaloli Road, Auhaukeae 1st, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-012:097. In North Kona.
2. Applicants: PAUL BYRON AND HEATHER KOROTIE (PL-SPP-2026-000123). (PL-SPP-2026-000123) Application for a Special Permit to establish a five-bedroom bed and breakfast and massage/wellness services within a proposed five-bedroom farm dwelling on a 1.716-acre property within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 82-5680 Kahau Place about 275 feet north of its intersection with Napoopoo Road, Kahauloa 2nd, South Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 8-2-008:079. In South Kona.
3. Applicant: KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC. (PL-SPP-2026- 000128). Application to amend Special Permit No. 21-000227 to allow a 12-month time extension to Condition No. 6 (Secure and Finalize Building Permits). Special Permit No. 21-000227 which was issued to legitimize the operation of a youth gymnastic and sports fitness facility and related improvements on an approximately 2.3-acre portion of a larger 23.738-acre property in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 75-476 Hualalai Road, approximately 700 feet east of its intersection with Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Kahalui 1st, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-017:044 (por). In North Kona.

Windward Planning Commission, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 held

9:00 a.m. · Hawaii County Office of Aging · the notice as published

1. Initiator: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000017). Bill 154, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Articles 1, 5, and 7 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to commercial parking lots and garages by revising the definition of commercial parking lots and garages, removing such uses from permitted uses within the zoning code, and establishing nonconforming use provisions for existing commercial parking lots and garages.
2. Applicants: KRUA AND BRETT KLINE (PL-SPP-2025-000112). Application for a Special Permit to legitimize the establishment of food vendors, agricultural training classes, and sale of fresh produce on 1.06 acres of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located on the mauka side of 33rd Avenue, approximately 0.53 miles from its intersection with Makuu Drive, Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision, Keaau, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-017:162. In Puna.
3. Applicant: RYUTA ICHIKAWA (PL-SPP-2026-000127). Application for a Special Permit to operate a two-bedroom bed and breakfast with integrated farm education on an 8.96-acre property situated within the State Land Use Agriculture district. The subject parcel is located at 18-4017 N. Pszyk Road, approximately 500 feet north of its intersection with Volcano Road, Portion of Olaa Reservation Lots, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-8-005:179. In Puna.

Leeward Planning Commission, Thursday, July 16, 2026 (addendum) held

9:30 a.m. · West Hawai’i Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A · the notice as published

2. Applicant: KONA AERIAL GYMNASTIC TEAM INC. (PL-SPP-2026-000128). Application to allow a 12-month time extension to Condition No. 6 (Secure and Finalize all Building Permits) of Special Permit No. 21-000227 which was issued to legitimize the operation of a youth gymnastic and sports fitness facility and related improvements on an approximately 2.3-acre portion of a larger 23.738-acre property in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 75-476 Hualalai Road, approximately 700 feet east of its intersection with Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, Wai’aha 1st, Puapua’anui 1st, North Kona, Hawai’i, TMK: (3) 7-5-017:044 (por). The agenda is amended to add the following as OLD BUSINESS as new Item No. 4. In North Kona.
4. Initiator: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000016). Bill 147, an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article 7 and Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, Article 2, Article 4, Article 5 and Article 7 of the Hawai’i County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to transient accommodations; repealing Sections 25-4-7 and 25-4-16 through 25-4-16.3, repealing existing provisions relating to bed and breakfast establishments and short-term vacation rentals; and establishing a new regulatory framework for transient vacation rentals, including bed and breakfast uses, with provisions relating to permitted uses, permitting, enforcement, and operational standards. Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION Dean Au, Chair (HTH/WHT1531954 7/06/26)

Bill 147 · Intr. by: Council Member Kimball

AMENDS CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 25 OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Establishes operational standards and use regulations for transient vacation rentals, which include hosted bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) and un-hosted short-term vacation rentals (STVRs); allows B&Bs as a permitted use in the single-family residential zoning district; allows B&Bs as a permitted use in areas within the residential agricultural, family agricultural, and agricultural zoning districts that are also classified as State land use urban or rural; allows STVRs as a permitted use in the entire multiple-family residential district and in certain coastal areas adjacent to General Plan-designated Resort or Resort Node areas in other residential zoning districts; allows STVRs as a permitted use in the Downtown Hilo Commercial zoning district; and makes various conforming housekeeping amendments.

Reference: Comm. 806 · Referred to Planning Commissions: April 10, 2026 · Postponed: September 1, 2026 · (Note: There is a motion by Council Member Kimball, seconded by Council Member Kagiwada, to recommend passage of Bill 147 on first reading.)

Bills for Ordinances. No tax map key: on no area page.

Bill 181 · (Applicant: Zak Ai Ikawa Saito) (Area: 21,792 square feet)

AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 15,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-15) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) AT WAIĀKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-4-014:016

The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots. The property is located at 283 West Puainako Street.

Reference: Comm. 1005 · Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) · Approve: LAAC-45

Bills for Ordinances (First Reading). Placed by the tax map key it prints: South Hilo. The council prints the key without the island prefix; the Ledger reads it as island 3, Hawaiʻi County, to find the parcel.

Bill 185 · (Applicants: Jacqueline Visser, Hanale Visser, and Gilbert Visser) (Area: 2.397 acres)

AMENDS SECTION 25-8-11 (LĀLĀMILO-PUʻUKAPU DISTRICT ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL – 40 ACRES (A40-A) TO FAMILY AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (FA-1A) AT PUʻUKAPU, WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6-4-018:030

The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this requested change of zone, which would allow the applicant to create a two-lot subdivision of one-acre each. The property is located at 64-5091 White Road.

Reference: Comm. 1024 · Intr. by: Council Member Kimball (B/R) · Approve: LAAC-46

Bills for Ordinances (First Reading). Placed by the tax map key it prints: South Kohala. The council prints the key without the island prefix; the Ledger reads it as island 3, Hawaiʻi County, to find the parcel.