REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.

Summary

The resolution asks the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting to develop a pattern book of pre‑approved residential designs, including accessory units and multifamily buildings. By making these designs publicly available and offering streamlined permitting for projects that use them, the measure aims to help developers build more affordable, resilient, and culturally appropriate housing faster. It targets the housing shortage on Oahu and seeks to improve health, affordability, and community design.

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