Big Island Charter schools possible closure

[Bob Orts]

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Originally posted by anela1111
[The problem is in our Puna community of about 40,000 people there
IS NO ZONING FOR SCHOOLS
We need at least one school zoned lot in every 2 square miles throughout the State.

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There is no "SCHOOL" zoning. You have Residential, Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial zoning with sub-sectors of each. I believe Schools are permitted by right in RCX, CN, CG and CV zoning and by permit in RS, RD, RM, RA, FA, and A. This is normal zoning standards/practices used in many places throughout the U.S. It’s not a Hawaii thing.

The question is did the school apply for a permit to use agricultural zoning as a school or did they just ignore the county zoning process and did it anyway?

The question of being a school is immaterial. These processes are in place for the good of the people and community. A school, regardless of its community value, isn't immune from following the law. I would fully support any educational facility especially with the limited facilities currently available, but I would expect that they follow the law.