Environmental
In Hawaii, the presence of cesspools on a property is a concern because:
AA. They increase property value by reducing sewer costs
BB. They can contaminate groundwater and the ocean with untreated sewage✓ Correct
CC. They are required by county code for rural properties
DD. They reduce property taxes
Explanation
Cesspools are outdated sewage treatment systems that can contaminate groundwater and coastal waters. Hawaii has laws requiring conversion of cesspools to approved systems.
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ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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