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Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiʻi Island has nine districts in the state's development plan layer: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, South Kona, Kaʻū, Puna, South Hilo, North Hilo and Hāmākua. The table below gives each district's County Council districts and the ZIP codes it overlaps, with the County of Hawaiʻi's council meetings and state board items linked to the government's own record.

The island's nine districts, as the state's development plan area layer draws them. The state's GIS layer draws nine Hawaiʻi County Council districts.

North Kohala South Kohala North Kona South Kona Kaʻū Puna South Hilo North Hilo Hāmākua North KohalaSouth KohalaNorth KonaSouth KonaKaʻūPunaSouth HiloNorth HiloHāmākua

Boundaries: Development Plan Areas, State of Hawaiʻi GIS, digitized from paper copies of the community plan maps; lines are approximate. A locator map, not for measurement.

The 9 districts

DistrictCouncil districtsZIP codes it overlaps
North Kohala996719, 96743, 96755
South Kohala996738, 96743
North Kona7, 8, 996725, 96738, 96740, 96750
South Kona696704, 96726, 96750
Kaʻū696704, 96737, 96772, 96777, 96785
Puna3, 4, 5, 696749, 96760, 96771, 96778, 96785
South Hilo1, 2, 396710, 96720, 96728, 96781, 96783
North Hilo1, 2, 696710, 96764, 96773, 96774, 96780
Hāmākua1, 2, 7, 996727, 96743, 96774, 96776

Areas: the state GIS layer Development Plan Areas, which its own description says was digitized from paper copies of the community plan maps; its lines are approximate. The layer prints names in capitals without ʻokina or kahakō. Hilo appears in the Place Names layer; the district names North and South Kohala, North and South Kona, Kaʻū, Puna and Hāmākua do not, and carry the spellings the state's own agendas use (Kaʻū, as the Board of Land and Natural Resources printed it Sept. 25, 2026). Council districts listed for an area are those covering at least 3% of its land area in the state GIS layer 'Hawaii County Council Districts' (AdminBnd MapServer/10). ZIP codes: Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that overlap each area.

Councils, committees and commissions: every meeting, by body

Planning commission agendas

Leeward Planning Commission, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 ahead

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

  1. Applicants: RICHARD AND COLLEEN NORRIS (PL-SPP-2026-000156) Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing five-bedroom farm dwelling on a 5.49-acre property within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 75-5789 Pikake Place, on the east (mauka) side of Pikake Place, approximately 225 feet north of its intersection with Nani Kailua Drive, por. Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5- 011:038.. 2. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (PL-PDI-2026-000016) General Plan 2045 Interim Amendments which include propose changes to the text, policies, actions and Land Use Maps.

Windward Planning Commission, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 held

9:00 a.m. · County of Hawai’i Aupuni Center Conference Room · the notice as published

  1. 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 1/2 mile from North Kulani Road, Maunalani Lots, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-7-025:019. In Puna.
  2. 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, café, 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.
  3. Applicant: KEVIN SULLIVAN (PL-USE-2026-000048). Application for a Use Permit to establish a two-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing two-bedroom single-family dwelling on a 13,320- square foot property within the Single-Family Residential – 15,000 square feet (RS-15) zoning district. The subject property is located at 524 Nohea Street, on the west (mauka) side of Nohea Street, about 1,400 feet south of its intersection with West Kawailani Street, Hilo, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 2-4-011:152. In South Hilo.
  4. Initiator: PLANNING DIRECTOR (PL-PDI-2026-000016). General Plan 2045 Interim Amendments which include propose changes to the text, policies, actions and Land Use Maps.

Leeward Planning Commission, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 held

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. Applicant: JANE MORRILL (PL-SPP-2026-000129). Application for a Special Permit to establish a one-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing one-bedroom ohana dwelling unit on a 3.507-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-1499 Apela Place, Kaloko-Mauka Subdivision, Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-024:027. In North Kona.
  4. Applicant: LAURA GREGORY (PL-SPP-2026-000138). Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing four-bedroom farm dwelling on a 3.0- acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-1711 Hao Street, Kaloko-Mauka Subdivision, Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-025:005. In North Kona.
  5. Applicant: JULIA LINHART (PL-SPP-2026-000148). Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing four-bedroom farm dwelling on a 1- acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-4283 Keokeo Street, Kalaoa, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-005:094. In North Kona.
  6. 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, Oct. 1, 2026 held

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 held

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

  1. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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)

From Legal notices of the County of Hawaiʻi Planning Department, as published in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald and West Hawaii Today, read Nov. 5, 2026 from the paper's classifieds site, in the county's words. Where a notice was republished, the latest posting is shown. Contact details are not carried. The county's own planning site refuses automated reads.

Planning applications accepted

Variance Applications Accepted Oct. 1-15, 2026 · published Oct. 26, 2026
  1. Robert C. Wright (PL-ZVAR-2026-000126): From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-76 Min. Yards, Section 25-4-44 Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Space Req’mnts (Encroach. Into Side NW Yard Setback) on 1 ac. at 15-1984 13th Ave., Puna, TMK: 1-5-025:138. *Oct. 30, 2026 **Nov. 30, 2026. In Puna.
  2. Jared Fukushima (PL-ZVAR-2026-000127): From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-4-44 Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Space Req’mnts (Encroach. Into Front E Yard Setback) on 3,772 sf. at 294 B Kukuau St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-3-019:025. *Oct. 30, 2026 **Nov. 30, 2026. In South Hilo.
  3. John-nee J. Kaitell Tr. (PL-ZVAR-2026-000128): From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-36, Min. Yards (1&2), & Section 25-4-44, Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Space Req’mnts (Encroach into Front N & NE Yard Setback & Side SW Yard Setback) on 5,202 sf. at 50 Kamakahonu St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-3-016:055. * Nov. 6, 2026 **Dec. 7, 2026. In South Hilo.

The notice as published.

Planning Dept. Applications Accepted Sept. 2026 · published Oct. 13, 2026
  1. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Larae Monteese Barnes (PL-USE-2026-000047): Use Permit to Establish a 5-Bedroom Bed & Breakfast Operation Within 2 3-Bedroom Dwellings for up to 10 Guests on 19,980 sf. at 2147 Awapuhi St., Hilo, S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-040:088. In South Hilo.
  2. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Kevin Sullivan (PL-USE-2026-000048): Use Permit to Establish a 2-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Within an Existing 2-Bdrm Single-Family Dwelling on 13,320 sf. at 524 Nohea St., Waiakea, S. Hilo, TMK: 2-4-011:152. In South Hilo.
  3. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Golden Property LLC (PL-SPP-2026-000153): Special Permit to Establish a 3-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Operation Within a 4-Bdrm Single-Family Dwelling w/ an 8-Guest Maximum on 1 ac. at 15-1994 8th Ave., Keaau, Puna, TMK: 1-5-027:136. In Puna.
  4. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Richard & Colleen Norris (PL-SPP-2026-000156): Special Permit to Establish a 3-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Operation Within an Existing 5-Bdrm Farm Dwelling on 5.49 acs. at 75-5789 Pikake Pl., Hienaloli 6th, N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-011:038. In North Kona.
  5. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS David & Jean Maertens Family TR/Hazel Jane Maertens & David/Jean Maertens Family TR (PL-REZ-2026-000108): Change of Zone from A-10a to A-5a on 10.004 acs. at 64-288 Mamalahoa Hwy., Puukapu, Waimea, S. Kohala, TMK: 6-4-030:010. In South Kohala.
  6. ADDITIONAL FARM DWELLING AGREEMENT Guy Nicholson (PL-AFD-2026-000129): on 10.04 acs. at 29-5034 Kaahakini Rd., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-9-003:026. In South Hilo.
  7. DE MINIMIS YARD ENCROACHMENT Myron K. & Kim M. Rosehill Trustees/Rosehill Family Trust (PL-DMN-2026-000020): Setback Discrepancies Front & East Boundary. Roof Lines, Dwelling, & Cement Block Wall on 10,789 SF at 47 Alena Pl., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-4-045:071. In South Hilo.
  8. PLAN APPROVAL Scott E Flemming & Assoc./W.H. Shipman, Limited (PL-PLA-2026-000494): Medical Offices & Behavioral Health Offices on 20 acs. at Volcano Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-6-003:127. In Puna.
  9. PLAN APPROVAL Nalu Aio LLC/Justin Matsukawa (PL-PLA-2026-000495): Mercantile (No Change) on 3.464 acs. at 95-5657 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kau, TMK: 9-5-021:006. In Kaʻū.
  10. PLAN APPROVAL James Marika/State of Hawaii (PL-PLA-2026-000496): School on 11.194 acs. at 15-890 Kahakai Blvd., Puna, TMK: 1-5-009:059. In Puna.
  11. PLAN APPROVAL Kona Community Hospital/Hawaii Health Systems Corp. (PL-PLA-2026-000497): Wastewater Treatment Facility on 12.075 acs. at 79-1019 Haukapila St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-9-010:081. In North Kona.
  12. PLAN APPROVAL Emi Tanimoti, BOW Engineering/State of Hawaii (PL-PLA-2026-000498): Park on 2.85 acs. at 567 Piilani St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-033:013. In South Hilo.
  13. PLAN APPROVAL James Marika/State of Hawaii (PL-PLA-2026-000499): Public Use or Structure on 2.847 acs. at 567 Piilani St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-033:013. In South Hilo.
  14. PLAN APPROVAL Architects Hawaii LTD./Island Naturals Properties, LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000500): Retail & Office Space on 4.41 acs. at 451 Kekuanaoa St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-030:017. In South Hilo.
  15. PLAN APPROVAL Carlsmith Ball LLP/DHL Mahi OpCO, LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000501): Continued Build-out of New Hotel Units (South Lawn Suites) & Demo/Renovation of Existing Hotel Units (Bungalows) on 31.787 acs. at 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-8-022:015. In South Kohala.
  16. PLAN APPROVAL Tom Johnson/Yee Hop LTD. (PL-PLA-2026-000502): Modification to Existing Cell Site on 2,396 acs. at 88-1750 Hawaii Belt Rd., S. Kona, TMK: 8-8-001:003. In South Kona.
  17. SMA ASSESSMENT Kaiea Cann/Stanley W. Cann & Mary C. Cann (PL-SAA-2026-000352): Vegetation Clearing on 26,625 sf. at 1922 Kalanianaole St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-1-017:011. In South Hilo.
  18. SMA ASSESSMENT Carl Roesner/Peaceful Three’s LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000350): Single-Family Residence & Related Improvements on 1.25 acs. at 76-139 Heenalu Rd., N. Kona, TMK: 7-6-014:020. In North Kona.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Sep. 16-30, 2026 · published Oct. 13, 2026
  1. Sunset Holdings LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000096): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply, on 100 acs. Address Not Assigned (Ainaloa Blvd./Pukalani Dr.), Puna, TMK: 1-6-004:057. *Oct. 16, 2026 **Nov. 16, 2026. In Puna.
  2. Sunset Holdings LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000097): From Chapter 23, Section 23-84, Water Supply, on 100 acs. Address Not Assigned (Ainaloa Blvd./ Coral Dr.), Puna, TMK: 1-6-004:021. *Oct. 16, 2026 **Nov. 16, 2026. In Puna.
  3. Sunset Holdings LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000098): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply, on 200 acs. Address Not Assigned (Ainaloa Blvd./Tradewind Dr.), Puna, TMK: 1-6-004:022. *Oct. 16, 2026 **Nov. 16, 2026. In Puna.
  4. Ouli Land Company LLC / Ouli Farms Inc. (PL-SVAR-2026-000099): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply; & Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-Way & Pavement Widths, on 549 acs. at 62-3645 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy., S. Kohala, TMKs: 6-2-001:092, 094, 095, 096 & 097. *Oct. 30, 2026 **Nov. 30, 2026. In South Kohala.
  5. Stanley H. & Janice H. Roehrig Tr (PL-SVAR-2026-000100): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-way & Pavement Widths; Section 23-87, Standard for Non-dedicable Street, Escrow Maintenance Fund; Section 23-93, Street Lights; Section 23-95, Right-of-way Improvement, on 41.054 acs. at Address Not Assigned, Hawaii Belt Rd./Pahoehoe Rd., S. Kona, TMK: 8-7-002:008. *Oct. 30, 2026 **Nov. 30, 2026. In South Kona.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Sep. 1-15, 2026 · published Sept. 29, 2026
  1. Tiari Zander, et al. (PL-SVAR-2026-000094): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply on 28.710 acs. at 17-4460 Enos Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-7-017:173. *Oct. 2, 2026 **Nov. 1, 2026. In Puna.
  2. Mahilani Partners, LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000095): from Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-way and Pavement Widths; Section 23-86, Req’ments for Dedicable Streets; Section 23-93, Street Lights; Section 23-95, Right-of-way Improvement, on 146.429 acs. at 1820 Amauulu Rd., S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-6-028:001 & 004. *Oct. 8, 2026 **Nov. 7, 2026. In South Hilo.

The notice as published.

Planning Dept. Applications Accepted Aug. 2026 · published Sept. 15, 2026
  1. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Sandra Wahlen (PL-SPP-2026-000139): Special Permit to Establish a 2-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Operation Within a Proposed 3-Bdrm Single-Family Dwelling Including a Detached Bdrm on 5,650 sf. on the South Side of Oliana Dr., Pahoa, Puna, TMK: 1-2-033:029. In Puna.
  2. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS BHG Aloha LLC dba Wild Ginger Hotel (PL-SMA-2026-000097): Special Management Area Use Permit to Construct and Operate a New 2-Story 30-Room Hotel Complex that Includes a Pool, Cafe, Lounge Area and Related Improvements on 69,485 sf. at 100 Puueo St., Puueo, S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-6-002:008 & 012. In South Hilo.
  3. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Taking Back Hawaii LLC/Taking Back Hawaii LLC & Kilyo Marte Wong Family TR (PL-SPP-2026-000150): Special Permit to Establish a 2-Bdrm Bed & Breakfast Operation (8 Guests Max) within an Existing 3-Bdrm Single-Family Dwelling on 1.69 ac. at 15-1544 Beach Rd., Keaau, Puna, TMK: 1-5-054:001. In Puna.
  4. PLAN APPROVAL Verizon Wireless, c/o Eukon Group/I Kitagawa & Co. LTD (PL-PLA-2026-000491): Installation of Ground Mounted PV Array within Verizon Wireless’s Leased Area on 3.7976 acs. at 76-6353 Kuakini Hwy., N. Kona, TMK: 7-6-013:036. In North Kona.
  5. PLAN APPROVAL Tom Johnson (Verizon Wireless)/I Kitagawa & Co. LTD. (PL-PLA-2026-000492): Existing Cell Service on 3.7976 acs. at 76-6353 Kuakini Hwy., N. Kona, TMK: 7-6-013:036. In North Kona.
  6. PLAN APPROVAL Dr. William C. Foulk, AIA/DJL Properties LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000493): Restaurant on 17,456 sf. at 76-5900 Old Government Rd., N. Kona, TMK: 7-6-004:015. In North Kona.
  7. SMA ASSESSMENT Atlas Surrey LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000347): As-Built First-Farm Dwelling & Related Improvements on 1.57 ac. at 34-1210 Hawaii Belt Rd., N. Hilo, TMK: 3-4-003:036. In North Hilo.
  8. SMA ASSESSMENT Aloha Petroleum, Ltd./EYG LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000343): Tank Relining, Repairs & Maintenance on 13,989 sf. at 394 Kamehameha Ave., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-3-009:001. In South Hilo.
  9. SMA ASSESSMENT Backyard Monkey LLC/Pua’s Pond LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000344): Vegetation Clearing on 1.281 ac. at 2104 Kalanianaole St., S. Hilo, TMK:2-1-018:023. In South Hilo.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Aug. 16-31, 2026 · published Sept. 15, 2026
  1. Retreat Village at Kalani Kai LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000092): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Improvements Req’d, Section 23-84, Water Supply on 94.690 acs. at 12-6870 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-2-009:029. *Sept. 24, 2026 **Oct. 24, 2026. In Puna.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Aug. 1-15, 2026 · published Sept. 2, 2026
  1. Edmund C. Olson Trust No. 2, Paul Alston Co-TTEE (PL-SVAR-2026-000091): From from Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Article 6, Division 2, Improvements Req’d, Section 23-84, Water Supply on 51.320 acs., S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-6-008:017, 032 & 039. In South Hilo.

The notice as published.

Planning Dept. Applications Accepted July 2026 · published Aug. 13, 2026
  1. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Hilo Benioff Medical Center/W.H. Shipman Ltd. (PL-SPP-2026-000136): Special Permit to Construct & Use an Access Driveway on Approx. 2.648 acs. Portion of a 1,247acs. Parcel for Use by the Hilo Benioff Medical Center on Adjacent Parcel 127 West Side of Volcano Hwy. (State Rte. 11) Near its Intersection w/ Keaau-Pahoa Rd. & Keaau-Pahoa Bypass, Puna, TMK: 1-6-003:007(por.). In Puna.
  2. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Hilo Benioff Medical Center/W.H. Shipman Ltd. (PL-USE-2026-000046): Use Permit to Construct & Operate an Approx. 40,000 sf. Medical Clinic & Accessory Uses on an Approx. 20.018 acs. Portion of a 108.8 acs. Parcel Along Volcano Hwy. (State Rte. 11) North of Herbert Shipman Park, Puna, TMK: 1-6-003:127(por.). In Puna.
  3. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Talon 1 Properties/Talon 1 Properties LLC (PL-SMA-2025-000085): Special Management Area Use Permit to Construct & Operate a 3-Story, Approx. 98,500 sf. Self Storage Warehouse w/Associated Parking, Loading Areas, & Related Development on 2.57 acs. at 525 Piilani St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-033:011. In South Hilo.
  4. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS KBXtreme Hilo, LLC (PL-REZ-2024-000074): Amend Ord. No. 10-45 to Amend Cond. B, E, G, H, J, & K, & to Add 2 New Cond. on 5.075 acs. at 279 Komohana St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-3-037:006. In South Hilo.
  5. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS County Council Initiated (PL-CCI-2026-000018): Bill 170, Amendment to Ch. 25 (Zoning), Article 1 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended) Relating to Zoning for Data Centers
  6. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Arthur P. Maher & Diane M. Maher/Maher Family TR (PL-SPP-2026-000137): Special Permit to Establish a Two-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Ohana Dwelling on 0.78 ac. at 15-1007 Kilika Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-5-060:001. In Puna.
  7. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Madeline Mililani Olds (PL-SPP-2026-000146): Special Permit to Operate a One-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Single-Family Dwelling on 1.44 acs. at 15-1480 Beach Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-5-053:004. In Puna.
  8. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Nani & Joseph Early (PL-SPP-2026-000135): Special Permit to Operate a Three-Bdrm B&B Operation Within the First Floor of an Existing Single-Family Dwelling on 1 ac. at 17-4817 Huina Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-7-025:019 In Puna.
  9. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Laura Gregory (PL-SPP-2026-000138): Special Permit to Establish a Three-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Four-Bdrm Dwelling on 0.75 ac. at 73-1711 Hao St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-025:005. In North Kona.
  10. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Jane Morrill/James H. & Jane Ellen Morrill (PL-SPP-2026-000129): Special Permit to Establish a 1-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing 1-Bdrm Ohana Dwelling Unit on 3.507 acs. at 73-1499 Apela Pl., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-024:027. In North Kona.
  11. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Julia R. Linhart (PL-SPP-2026-000148): Special Permit to Establish a 3-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing 4-Bdrm Farm Dwelling on 1 ac. at 73-4283 Keokeo St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-005:094. In North Kona.
  12. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Skyline Professional Creations LLC (PL-REZ-2026-000105): Change of Zone from RS-10 to MCX-20 on 21,050 sf. at 684 Kanoelehua Ave., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-2-037:047. In South Hilo.
  13. ADDITIONAL FARM DWELLING AGREEMENT Robert H. Cassar (PL-AFD-2026-000128): on 24.495 acs. at 31-247 Awapuhi Rd., N. Hilo, TMK: 3-1-003:035. In North Hilo.
  14. PLAN APPROVAL Laupa’i Foundation/Hawaiian Home Lands (PL-PLA-2026-000488): Waiono Brewfest (Special Event) on 38 acs. at 15-2155 Keaau-Pahoa Rd., Puna, TMK: 1-5-010:041. In Puna.
  15. PLAN APPROVAL Sam O. Hirota, INC./Kohanakihi Shores LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000489): Installation of Screw Press at the Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant on 25.172 acs. at 73-109 Ka Makala Kahakai St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-063:007. In North Kona.
  16. PLAN APPROVAL Lloyd Sueda/Par Hawaii Refining LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000490): Temporary Truck Covering on 1.243 acs. at 701 Kalanianaole St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-1-007:016. In South Hilo.
  17. SMA ASSESSMENT Greg & Bridgette McCaul/Gregory Mark McCaul & Bridgette L. McCaul (PL-SAA-2026-000340): Structure Demolition, ADU Construction, and After-the-Fact Construction of a Bathroom Addition & Septic Installation on 12,294 sf. at 69-1971 Puako Beach Dr., S. Kohala, TMK:6-9-006:048.
  18. SMA ASSESSMENT Aaron Quinten Watts & Karri Lynne Watts (PL-SAA-2026-000325): Duplex Construction on 14,690 sf. at 36-2321 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., N. Hilo, TMK: 3-6-010:015. In North Hilo.
  19. SMA ASSESSMENT Verizon Wireless c/o Eukon Group/State of Hawaii (PL-SAA-2026-000348): Ground Mounted Solar Canopy on 1.925 acs. at 61-3537 Kawaihae Rd., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-1-003:034. In South Kohala.
  20. SMA ASSESSMENT CoH Dept. of Public Works/State of Hawaii (PL-SAA-2026-000341): Removal & Temporary Replacement of Collapsed Span of Existing Bridge on 20.062 acs. at 49 Banyan Dr. & 3.1 acs. at 77 Keliipio Pl., S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-1-003:001 & 019. In South Hilo.
  21. SMA ASSESSMENT BHG Aloha LLC (PL-SAA-2026-000345): Demolition of Old Wild Ginger Hotel on 1.5951 acs. at 100 Puueo St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-6-002:008 & 012. In South Hilo.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Jul. 16-31, 2026 · published Aug. 13, 2026
  1. State DHHL (PL-SVAR-2026-000088): Variance from Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply on 94.04 acs., Akaka Falls Rd., (address not assigned), S. Hilo, TMK: 2-8-011:011. *Aug. 7, 2026 **Sep. 16, 2026. In South Hilo.
  2. John K. & Pamela G. Smith (PL-SVAR-2026-000089): Variance from Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply; & Article 3, Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-Way & Pavement Widths on 63.288 acs., 29-2439 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd., S. Hilo, TMKs: 2-9-004:002 & 003. *Aug. 26, 2026 **Sep. 25, 2026. In South Hilo.
  3. Onan K.S. & Christy L. Masaoka Tr. (PL-SVAR-2026-000090): Variance from Chapter 23, Subdivision, Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-way & Pavement Widths; Section 23-86, Requirements for Dedicable Streets; Section 23-93, Street Lights; Section 23-95, Right-of-way Improv. on 1.016 acs., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-5-015-:057. *Aug. 27, 2026 **Sep. 25, 2026.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Jul. 1-15, 2026 · published July 27, 2026
  1. Jared Nishimoto & Erica Ta (PL-ZVAR-2026-000124): From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-76, Min. Yards & Section 25-4-44, Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Space Req’mnts (Encroach into Side (North) Yard Setback) on 1.1 acs. at 2711 Kuku St., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-4-082:091. *July 24, 2026 **Aug. 24, 2026. In South Hilo.

The notice as published.

Planning Dept. Applications Accepted June 2026 · published July 13, 2026
  1. WINDWARD/LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSIONS Ryan L. & Leah S. Herbert (PL-SPP-2026-000132): Special Permit to Operate a 3-Bdrm B&B Operation Within an Existing Farm Dwelling on 1 ac. at 75-450 Nani Kailua Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-012:097. In North Kona.
  2. PLAN APPROVAL Michael Hoffman/State Department of Hawai’i Home Lands (PL-PLA-2026-000481): 4-Classroom Preschool on 15.9 acs. at 74-5210 Keanalehu Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-4-021:003. In North Kona.
  3. PLAN APPROVAL Hawaiian Islands Trading Co. LLC/Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (PL-PLA-2026-000482): As-built Lanai Roof Above Gathering Area for Tours on 7.116 acs. at 73-907 Makako Bay Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-043:101. In North Kona.
  4. PLAN APPROVAL Fang Jiang/SMC Kona 1 LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000483): Warehouse on 2.099 acs. at Shipman Industrial Park-Keaau, Puna, TMK: 1-5-151:004.
  5. PLAN APPROVAL 200Forty Architects, Corp./Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (PL-PLA-2026-000484): Seaweed Farm on 1.137 acs. at Makako Bay Dr., N. Kona, TMK: 7-3-043:089. In North Kona.
  6. PLAN APPROVAL Lance Kaneshiro/WPC Niumalu LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000485): Restaurant on 19.547 acs. at 75-971 Henry St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-004:007. In North Kona.
  7. PLAN APPROVAL Wei Yao/SMC Kona LLC (PL-PLA-2026-000486): Wastewater Reclamation Facility on 2.501 acs. at
  8. PLAN APPROVAL Hawaii School Facilities Authority/University of Hawai’i (PL-PLA-2026-000487): Pre-Kindergarten Education on 142.81 acs. at 600 Imiloa Pl., S. Hilo, TMK: 2-4-001:007. In South Hilo.
  9. SMA ASSESSMENT Annie Mendoza Trust (PL-SAA-2026-000336): Construct Single-Family Dwelling, Demolish & Remove Storage Structures & Related Improvements on 11,498 sf. at 69-1969 Puako Beach Dr., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-9-006:047-0002.
  10. SMA ASSESSMENT Janet M. Winckler/David & Wendy Adamovich, and Kurt I. & Janet M. Winckler TR (PL-SAA-2026-000342): Consolidate 2 Parcels into 1 Parcel & Establish an Easement on 12,675 sf. at 87-288 Kaohe Rd. & 10,025 sf. S. Kona, TMKs: 8-7-019:036 & 037. In South Kona.
  11. SMA ASSESSMENT Waikoloa Development Company (PL-SAA-2026-000339): Construct 243 Multiple Family Residential Units & Related Improvements on 11.005 acs. at the Mauka End of Keana Pl., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-9-007:021. In South Kohala.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Jun. 16-30, 2026 · published July 13, 2026
  1. Kaulupomauka LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000086): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply; & Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-Way & Pavement Widths, on 10.0780 acs. at 13-115 Nalu Pl., Puna, TMK: 1-3-002:107. *July 17, 2026 **Aug. 17, 2026. In Puna.
  2. Mixed Pickle LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000087): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply, on 49.67 acs. address not assigned, N. Kona, TMK: 7-9-005:009. *July 24, 2026 **August 24, 2026. In North Kona.

The notice as published.

Variance Applications Accepted Jun. 1-15, 2026 · published June 30, 2026
  1. JD Watumul, Manager, WPC Niumalu LLC (PL-ZVAR-2025-000108): From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-43, Fences & Accessory Structures (Fences Exceeding 6 ft. in Height (West) Front, (East) Side & (South) Rear Yards on 19.55 acs. at 75-971 Henry St., N. Kona, TMK: 7-5-004:007. *June 11, 2026 **June 26, 2026. In North Kona.
  2. Richard E. Swart & Liysa A. K. Swart (PL-ZVAR-2026-000119): From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-4-44, Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Space Req’mnts (Encorach into Rear & Side Yard Setback and Rear & Side Yard Open Space) on 1.77 acs. at 85-5602 Middle Keei Rd., S. Kona, TMK: 8-3-007:030. *July 23, 2026 **Aug 7, 2026. In South Kona.
  3. Scott K.S. Collins/Camille Deubel Mahuna (PL-SVAR-2026-000085): From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply on 32.2780 acs. at 43-1567 Pohakealani Rd., Hamakua, TMK: 4-3-011:067. *July 15, 2026 **Aug. 15, 2026. In Hāmākua.
  4. Kaulupomauka LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-000086): From Chapter 23, Subdivision, Section 23-84, Water Supply; & Section 23-41, Min. Right-of-Way & Pavement Widths on 10.078 acs. at 13-115 Nalu Pl., Puna, TMK: 1-2-002:107. *July 17, 2026 **Aug. 17, 2026.

The notice as published.

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Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development (Hawaiʻi County Council), Sept. 15, 2026

The agenda

9:00 a.m. · Kona Council Chambers, West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A (council members participating via ICT)

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.

Read from the agenda PDF (text) on the county's Granicus archive; wording is the council's, unchanged. An item is placed in a district only by a tax map key it prints (tools/region_tmk_areas.py). Read Sept. 19, 2026. Members as the agenda prints them: Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Chair & Presiding Officer; Michelle M. Galimba, Vice Chair; James E. Hustace; Holeka Goro Inaba; Jenn Kagiwada; Matt Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder; Heather L. Kimball; Dennis “Fresh” Onishi; Rebecca Villegas (the County Council's letterhead on this agenda).

Hawaiʻi County Council, Sept. 16, 2026

The agenda

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.

Carried: the two changes of zone, under Bills for Ordinances (First Reading). The rest of the 13-page agenda (budget amendments, grants, other bills and resolutions) is in the agenda itself.

Read from the agenda PDF (text) on the county's Granicus archive; wording is the council's, unchanged. An item is placed in a district only by a tax map key it prints (tools/region_tmk_areas.py). Read Sept. 19, 2026.

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Hawaiʻi County Council and committees: meetings on record

The county's archive lists no meeting ahead as of Nov. 5, 2026.

From the county's meeting archive (Granicus), read Nov. 5, 2026: meetings with an agenda and a recording, newest first; body names and dates as the archive prints them. Meetings ahead come from the archive page's own upcoming list. Agendas read into items so far are above. The county's own website refuses scripts; County of Hawaiʻi.

Who holds county office

Mayor

JurisdictionIncumbentNext election
County of HawaiiKimo C. Alameda2028

4 year term beginning noon on first Monday of December following election. Maximum of 2 consecutive full terms.

Councilmembers

JurisdictionIncumbentNext election
District 1Heather L. Kimball2026
District 2Jennifer Kagiwada2026
District 3Dennis Onishi2026
District 4Ashley Lehualani Kierkiewicz2026
District 5Matt Kanealii-Kleinfelder2026
District 6Michelle Galimba2026
District 7Rebecca Villegas2026
District 8Holeka Goro Inaba2026
District 9James E. Hustace2026

2 year term beginning noon on first Monday of December following election. Maximum of 4 consecutive two-year terms.

From the State of Hawaiʻi Office of Elections' Elected Officials page, read Sept. 19, 2026, names and terms as the office prints them. Other county pages and agendas print some names differently; each page prints its own source's form.

Every ZIP code in Hawaiʻi Island

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ZIP codes: the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that overlap the Ledger's areas here, with the post office locale name from the USPS PostalPro ZIP Locale Detail, October 2026 file. ZIP codes USPS lists with no Census tabulation area, mostly P.O. box ZIP codes, are placed by their USPS city.