CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU

Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP)

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Permitting Information

Land Use Policy
Information concerning land use planning-related approvals, including development plan and public infrastructure map amendments, State Special Use Permits (involving less than 15 acres), and zoning map changes. Also, information about State Land Use Boundary amendments for sites involving less than 15 acres.

Land Use Permits
Information concerning permits required by the Land Use Ordinance (LUO), which is the zoning code for the City and County of Honolulu; and, as may be required for development within the Shoreline Management Area (SMA) or a Shoreline Setback. Also, information concerning development under Section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) for eligible "affordable housing" projects.

Zoning and Land Use Permits

 CategoryTitleModified DateSize 
Affordable Housing Projects (Chapter 201H, HRS)Frequently Asked Questions About Chapter 201H4/18/201267.68 KBDownload
Affordable Housing Projects (Chapter 201H, HRS)Obtaining Exemptions for Affordable Housing Projects4/18/2012207.30 KBDownload
Antenna InstallationsAppendix B: FCC's Estimated "Worst Case" Distances that Should Be Maintained From Cellular, PCS, and Paging Base Station Anten11/13/2012186.87 KBDownload
Antenna InstallationsCertificate for Telecommunications Antenna4/18/2012131.90 KBDownload
Antenna InstallationsCertification of Categorical Exclusion for Antenna Installations4/18/2012166.27 KBDownload
Antenna InstallationsTable 1: Transmitters, Facilities and Operations Subject to Routine Environmental Evaluation (Source: U.S. FCC "Local Official4/18/2012449.72 KBDownload
Cluster Housing, Country Cluster, Agriculture ClusInstructional File11/14/2012125.54 KBDownload
Conditional Use PermitConditional Use Permit (Minor) - All Uses Except Meeting Facility, Day-Care Facility, School)5/6/2013120.38 KBDownload
Conditional Use PermitJoint Development of Two or More Zoning Lots including Sample Agreement11/14/2012141.98 KBDownload
Conditional Use PermitOff-site or Joint Use of Parking including Sample Agreement11/13/2012126.82 KBDownload
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit (Major)11/14/2012107.12 KBDownload
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit (Minor) - Meeting Facility, Day-care Facility, School5/6/2013109.17 KBDownload
Existing Use PermitInstruction File 4/18/20122.15 MBDownload
Land Use Permits Division (LUPD)Frequently Asked Questions4/18/201280.98 KBDownload
Land Use Permits Division (LUPD)Land Use Permits Division Contact List4/18/201213.79 KBDownload
Land Use Permits Division (LUPD)List and Description of Permits4/18/201251.85 KBDownload
Land Use Permits Division (LUPD)Master Application Form (Fill out form on-line then print)4/18/201282.58 KBDownload
Meeting Facility in I-1 or I-2 Industrial DistrictInstruction File 4/18/20122.42 MBDownload
Minor Modifications PermitInstruction File 4/18/2012131.49 KBDownload
Minor Shoreline Structure PermitInstruction File 4/18/201287.21 KBDownload
Permit RegisterPermit Register - Dec 20087/9/2012708.27 KBDownload
Plan Review UsePlan Review Use4/18/2012270.48 KBDownload
Plan Review Use Plan Review Use for Golf Course4/18/20123.73 MBDownload
Planned Development Housing PermitInstruction File 4/18/2012352.83 KBDownload
Shoreline Setback VarianceInstruction File 4/18/2012360.59 KBDownload
Special District Permit Chinatown Special District Design Guidelines4/18/20122.57 MBDownload
Special District Permit Diamond Head Special District Design Guidelines4/18/20121.56 MBDownload
Special District Permit Haleiwa Special District Design Guidelines4/18/20122.23 MBDownload
Special District Permit Hawaii Capital Special District Design Guidelines4/18/20123.04 MBDownload
Special District Permit Instructions for filing for a Special District Major4/18/2012300.27 KBDownload
Special District Permit Instructions for filing for a Special District Minor4/18/20122.54 MBDownload
Special District Permit Punchbowl Special District Design Guidelines4/18/20122.02 MBDownload
Special District Permit Thomas Square-Honolulu Academy of Arts Special District Design Guidelines4/18/20121.76 MBDownload
Special District Permit Waikiki Special Design Guidelines4/18/20123.13 MBDownload
Special Management Area Use Permit Special Management Area Use Permit - Minor12/6/201250.59 KBDownload
Special Management Area Use Permit -Special Management Area Use Permit - Major4/18/20124.11 MBDownload
Street Tree Street Tree Review and Approval Procedures4/18/2012187.63 KBDownload
Street Tree Street Tree Standards4/18/2012571.48 KBDownload
Temporary Use ApprovalInstruction File5/1/2012141.12 KBDownload
Utility-Grade Solar FacilitiesSolar Farm Guidelines5/1/2012114.43 KBDownload
Utility-Grade Solar FacilitiesSolar Farm Self-Certification Form5/1/201283.83 KBDownload
Waiver PermitInstruction File 4/18/2012174.47 KBDownload
Zoning AdjustmentLoading Requirements (Low-rise Multi-family Dwellings5/1/2012125.17 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Carports and Garages5/1/2012161.57 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Energy-saving Rooftop Designs5/1/2012156.25 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Flag Lot Width5/1/2012148.62 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Grade Irregularities5/1/2012135.39 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Lanais5/1/2012150.56 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Loading Requirements (Joint Use)5/1/2012142.50 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements Upon Change in Use11/20/201259.71 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Ohana (Accessory) Dwelling Expansion5/1/2012165.92 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Ohana (Accessory) Dwelling Rebuilding5/1/2012155.84 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Receive-only Antenna5/1/2012145.60 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Residential Height5/1/2012150.29 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Retaining Walls5/1/2012144.15 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Rooftop Height Exemption5/1/2012162.92 KBDownload
Zoning Adjustment Sign, Master Plans5/1/2012193.71 KBDownload
Zoning Variance Zoning Variance Application5/1/2012161.60 KBDownload
Zoning Variance Zoning Variance Guidebook5/1/20123.49 MBDownload