Haw. Code R. § 19-170-170

Current through November, 2024
Section 19-170-170 - Land suitability
(a) No subdivision shall be granted tentative approval of the preliminary map or approval of the final map if the land is found by the executive officer, upon consultation with the chief engineer or other government agencies, to be unsuitable for the proposed use by reason of propensity to flooding, bad drainage, geological conditions, unstable subsurface, ground water or seepage conditions, inundation or erosion by sea water, adverse earth or rock formation or topography, or other features or conditions likely to be harmful or dangerous to the health, safety, or welfare of future users of the proposed subdivision or of the surrounding neighborhood or community, unless satisfactory protective improvements or other measures have been proposed or taken by the subdivider and approved by the executive officer.
(b) No subdivision shall be granted approval of the final map until protective measures or improvements to make the land suitable for the proposed uses have been constructed and certified in writing to be complete and acceptable by the executive officer.

Haw. Code R. § 19-170-170

[Eff MAY 5 2013] (Auth: HRS §§ 206J-5(5), 206J-7) (Imp: HRS § 206J-7)