Land Use & Zoning
In Hawaii, a property owner who wants to build a structure that exceeds the allowed height limit may apply for:
AA. A rezoning of their property
BB. A height variance from the board of zoning appeals✓ Correct
CC. A special management area permit
DD. A conditional use permit for excess height
Explanation
A variance allows a property owner to deviate from specific development standards like height limits when strict compliance would cause undue 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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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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