Permissible setback uses HPP

[missydog1]

Here's the Zoning Code (online source)
http://www.hawaii-county.com/planning/ru...e.book.pdf

on projections and overhangs:

Section 25-4-44. Permitted projections into yards and open spaces.
(a) Except as may otherwise be restricted, roof overhangs, eaves, sunshades, sills, frames, beam ends, cornices, canopies, porches, balconies, terraces, fire escapes, stairs, ramps, above-grade pools and other similar features may extend four feet into any required yard or open space that is less than ten feet, five feet when required yard or space is from ten up to fifteen feet, and six feet when required yard is over fifteen feet; provided that:
(1) No cornice, canopy, eave, porch, balcony, terrace, fire escape, stair, ramp or other simi- lar feature shall be enclosed above or below the extension except that there may be indi- vidual posts or beams for support and open or grill-type railings no higher than four feet.
(2) No chimney may extend more than two feet into any yard. (3) No above-grade pool may extend into any required front, side or rear yard if the pool is
over six feet in height. (b) The extensions permitted in this section apply separately to each building. (1996, Ord. No. 96-160, sec. 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)

Section 25-4-45. Projection of porte-cocheres. An attractively designed porte-cochere may extend any distance into a front yard as a protection for arriving motorists and pedestrians. (1996, Ord. No. 96-160, sec. 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)

Section 25-4-46. Projection of pools. A pool constructed at-grade may extend any distance into a required yard or open space. (1996, Ord. No. 96-160, sec. 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)

Required setbacks in ag zoning:

Section 25-5-76. Minimum yards.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the minimum yards in the A district shall be thirty feet for front and rear yards, and twenty feet for side yards.
(b) For accessory uses such as shade cloth structures used in controlling the amount of sunlight in the raising of plants and flowers, rear, side and front yards in the A district shall be at least ten feet, except where the A district shares common boundaries with urban zones and main government roads.
© For accessory uses such as plastic roofed and shade cloth wooden or metal framed structures used in controlling the amount of sunlight, rainfall, wind and other elements of nature in the raising of fruits, vegetables and similar agricultural products, rear, side and front yards shall be at least ten feet except where:
(1996, Ord. No. 96-160, sec. 2; ratified April 6, 1999; Am. 1999, Ord. No. 99-110, sec. 1.)25-5-76
Section 25-5-77. Other regulations.
(a) If any legal building site in the A district has an area of less than five acres, then the yard, minimum building site average width and height requirements for the building site shall be the same as the yard and height requirements in the FA district.

Section 25-5-66. Minimum yards.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the minimum yards in the FA district shall be thirty feet for front and rear yards and twenty feet for side yards.
(b) In the FA district, accessory buildings and enclosures (other than fences under eight feet high) for the shelter and confinement of any livestock shall be at least thirty feet from the side and rear property lines.
© Appropriate additional setbacks from adjacent residential zoned lands may be required by the director for those facilities and uses which may include more frequently used machinery and equipment in order to minimize potential lighting, odor, vector and air and water quality impacts.

Section 25-5-67. Other regulations.
(a) If any legal building site in an FA district has an area of less than one acre, then the yard and height requirements for the building site shall be the same as the yard and height requirements in the RA district.

Section 25-5-56. Minimum yards.
Minimum yards in the RA district shall be as follows: (1) Front and rear yards, twenty-five feet; and (2) Side yards, fifteen feet.
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I included the FA and RA setbacks because HPP is all under 5 acres and some of it is half acre.

[DanielP]

Thanks Kathy.

Dan

Note: Portico only at front and must be of attractive design.

[Peter Epperson]

Jerry, electrical inspectors have never had a problem with less than 6' headroom in our pool equip. rooms.

[bjbTay]

[quote]Originally posted by mr. bill

Hi Babara

Thanks for your reply. The setback dimensions for one acre lots in HPP are allegedly, 30' front and back and 20' sides. However I got this secondhand from my realestate agent so, I will cover that point with the planing Dept.
I will post whatever info. gained.
Are you also building in HPP?

Hi Bill,
Sorry I was not more specific. I received those set back dimensions from the building Dept. and yes we are building in HPP. The dimensions were for a one acre lot.

Barbara Taylor

Hawaii Dreaming

[bjbTay]

Thank you Kathy for your post,

Barbara Taylor

[bjbTay]

I just read through what Kathy posted and it jogged my memory. We went to the building dept and had asked about a three quarter of an acre lot, which we ended up not purchasing. So I now have to apologize, those set backs that I listed 25/15 were for that 3/4 lot, not the one acre we purchased. Thank you for posting your question Bill, as now I have the proper set back dimensions for a one acre. Luckily our house plans are still okay with the wider set backs.

Thanks to all and again my apologies,
Barbara

Hawaii Dreaming

[Kapohocat]

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Originally posted by bjbTay... So I now have to apologize, those set backs that I listed 25/15 were for that 3/4 lot, not the one acre we purchased...

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Yes the setbacks vary 0-10K sf, typically 15' and 8', front/back, and side respectively. At 10K it goes to 20/10 F/B, side after 10K to ?? I am hazy on the next one (the 25/15), then on to 30 and 20's.

As I understand, you can eaves or decking (landings/stairs too) but not both in the setback.

But whenever I have a question, I call 961-8288. Like Rob Tucker said, if you feel it will be an issue possibly, do it in writing.

[missydog1]

You're welcome guys. If I hadn't been about to go to bed when I posted that, I would have said that of course the print version online isn't the final word, as they may not have updated some changes and there's always that interpretation you need from Planning. It's a starting point. And it should be right, actually, as the County puts it online, and I'd think it's their job to put up an accurate code.

Daniel, when you said:
>>> Note: Portico only at front and must be of attractive design.

Did you mean to say porte cochere? A portico is just a covered porch or walkway, and porches are allowed to project on any side. Porticos do commonly lead to entrances, but those aren't always at the front.
The porte cochere is the covered part of the drive-through for vehicles, and it has to be in front (and attractive). I wish I had one for unloading passengers and stuff in the rain.

[Carey]

Portico & Porte cochere are sometimes used as the same, but in this county, you must use the term porte cochere.... we are currently at the beginning stage of the design of one & have had a meeting with the building dept.

[jerry]

Peter, I don't doubt that you have not had a problem, but you could. You never know when they may decide to change how something is enforced or start enforcing something in the code that has been overlooked. Case in point, when installing temporary/permanent metal meter poles the driller used to put in holes for ground rods, insert the rods and fill with concrete. No longer acceptable. Ground rods must be "in contact with soil" and concrete is not considered soil.

Jerry