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Hi, I'm currently looking to buy a lot in Seaview. I noticed a lot for sale in the Subdivision just past Seaview Estates which I think is called Puna Beach Palisades.
1. Does this place have the ability for internet just like Seaview(Aloha broadband)?
2. How would people in the neighborhood feel about a nicer unpermitted structure vs in more relaxed Seaview? The houses in this area seem more upscale than Seaview.
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Why does your structure have to be unpermitted?
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I would like to build a temporary nice little shed or something while I work on funds to build a real house.
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OK, that makes sense. If your shed is under a certain area, I don't remember the size right now, it can be built without a permit.
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is it under 120 sq. feet? that helps. Are you by chance Gay? that helps with the neighboures
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Originally posted by leilaniguy
Is it under 120 sq. feet? that helps with the county. Are you by chance Gay? that helps with the neighbor's ( there is another name for this subdivision that's rather vulgar, but pretty accurate.)
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Well I just got back from driving around Seaview and Puna beach. I think I tend to like the lusher side of Seaview. I like that there is slightly more vegetation and we have a 4 year old son that would love to have friends nearby and play at the little park. Plus the lots are cheaper. We are very space efficient so space isn't an issue. I prefer a lot next to state land for a little more space. I also body surfed the black sand beach and I loved it. Thanks for all the replies.
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More misinformation here. You can not build an accessory structure, even under 120 square feet, if there is not already a permitted residence on the property. Accessory buildings can be built on ag land but may not contain and electrical or plumbing service.
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hotinhawaii,
That is incorrect. There is nothing in the code which requires a permitted structure on the property for an accessory structure. I have been over this thoroughly with both the building department and the planning department. Never take what they tell you verbally as true. Always get it in writing.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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Rob, I have always found the Building Department's rules to be confusing. I once had a conversation about this very thing with Neil Erickson. He explained that an accessory structure had to be an "accessory" to a residence and if there were no residence, there could be no "accessory structure." Glad to be wrong about this
