Rezoning at 283 West Puainako Street Waiakea

At a glance

• What: Bill 181 changes the district classification of tax map key 2-4-014:016 in the City of Hilo district zone map from single-family residential 15,000 sq ft (RS-15) to 10,000 sq ft (RS-10). The Windward Planning Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation; the change would let the applicant subdivide into two lots.
• Where it stands: Listed for second or final reading on the posted agenda for the 2026-10-07 Council meeting (first reading September 16, 2026). No vote is reported here.
• Next: Council action; check later agendas.

Details

• Reference: Comm. 1005; introduced by Council Member Heather L. Kimball by request.

Sources

• Posted agenda for 2026-10-07 (2026-10-07 - County Council): https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=1136793&dbid=0&repo=ClerkCouncil
• Posted agenda for 2026-09-16 (2026-09-16 - County Council): https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=1135872&dbid=0&repo=ClerkCouncil

Log

2026-09-01 - Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee

• Bill 181 forwarded to Council with a favorable recommendation, 9-0.

2026-10-07 - County Council

• Bill 181 listed for second or final reading.

2026-09-16 - County Council

• Bill 181 listed for first reading with a favorable Windward Planning Commission recommendation; the agenda cites committee report LAAC-45.