Land Use & Zoning
In Hawaii, a special use permit (SUP) is required for uses that are:
AA. Strictly prohibited in all zones
BB. Permitted in a zone only after review and approval due to their potential impacts✓ Correct
CC. Automatically allowed by right in any zone
DD. Only permitted on state-owned land
Explanation
A special use permit authorizes uses that may be compatible with the zone's character but require case-by-case review because of their potential impacts on surrounding properties.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local 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.
VarianceOfficial 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.
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