In Honolulu Real Estate Zoning Rules Matter!
September 17th, 2008 categories: Honolulu Real Estate 101
What is wrong with this picture?
Before you build a home in Honolulu be sure to have your architect check the zoning rules for the particular piece of land you are using. In Honolulu real estate these rules matter! They place limits on height, parking, set backs, amount of square feet you can build and much more. Believe it or not, people try to “stretch” these rules.
If you are beyond a particular required specification you may be able to apply to the City for a variance, but they cannot be compelled to give it to you. In the worst case scenario, and you have to plan on it becoming the likely scenario, they will have you bring your building into compliance with the rules. This means you will have to remove the offending issue.
Thus today’s picture. On a recent hike behind my home, I was able to look down on one of the more famous incidents of going beyond height limits. The temple in the picture was built with the customary spires and peaks that one would associate with religious buildings. However, these items were above the height limit and the neighbors complained and “voila”, after much battling, the temple was required to bring the building to a height level compliant with the zoning! Now they have a “lovely” flat portion at the top of a beautiful tile roof.
In conclusion, when developing real estate in Honolulu, be sure your architect and engineers factor in all of the pertinent zoning rules, or you may need to give your building a haircut.
OTHER POSTS WORTH READING!
Loans For College Condos
The Value Of A Realtor
Realtor Code of Ethics
Determining Offering Prices
Zoning regulations are a good thing. When traveling,you can spot the areas that don’t have adequate zoning enforcement.
Sad!
Sad that this continues to happen in this state!
Great subject!
It is so critical that Realtors and their clients know and understand zoning requirements when purchasing Real Estate. There are opportunities for development or increasing equity for highest and best use.
I’m always amazed at the risks people take with respect to compliance issues. In this matter, it appears the temple fought the (by)law and the (by)law won. Quelle surprise!
Nice article!