Zoning Board of Appeals
Responsibilities
Section 6-1516 of the City Charter establishes the Zoning Board of Appeals, and states:
“The zoning board of appeals shall hear and determine appeals from the actions of the director in the administration of the zoning ordinances, including variances therefrom, subdivision ordinances and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to either. An appeal shall be sustained only if the board finds that the director’s action was based on an erroneous finding of a material fact, or that the director had acted in an arbitrary or capricious manner or had manifestly abused discretion.”
Zoning Board of Appeals Five Year Report 2022
Agenda
Meeting agendas are posted on the City Events Calendar, categorized under DPP.
Meeting Documents and Minutes
Recordings are available upon request. The written findings of fact, conclusions of law, decisions and order for contested cases are available upon request following Board approval at duly held meetings.
Members
The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of the following members:
- Kanekawaiola Maximo Lindsey – Term expires 6/30/2028 – Vice Chair
- Christina N. Ohira Term expires 6/30/2027
- Ryan M. Toyomura Term expires 6/30/2031 – Chair
- David G. Brittin Term expires 6/30/29
- Micah Kim Term expires 6/30/30
Regulations
The board’s procedures are established in the DPP’s Administrative Rules of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Contact Information
c/o Department of Planning and Permitting
650 South King Street, 7th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 768-8000
Email: dpp@honolulu.gov