Land Use & Zoning
A variance in Hawaii zoning law allows a property owner to:
AA. Change the zoning district of their property permanently
BB. Deviate from specific zoning requirements due to hardship✓ Correct
CC. Subdivide land without county approval
DD. Build any structure regardless of height limits
Explanation
A variance grants relief from specific zoning requirements when strict compliance would cause undue hardship unique to the property, not a self-created hardship.
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Key Terms to Know
Variance
Official permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
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