(a) The director shall prepare zoning maps for the city. These maps shall be numbered and titled as listed below and, on adoption by ordinance, they shall be cited and referred to as follows:
Zoning Map No. | Area |
Zoning Map No. | Area |
1 | Hawaii Kai |
2 | Kahala—Kuliouou |
3 | Moiliili—Kaimuki |
4 | Nuuanu—McCully |
5 | Kalihi—Nuuanu |
6 | Red Hill—Fort Shafter |
7 | Halawa—Pearl City |
8 | Waipahu |
9 | Waipio (Crestview) |
10 | Waipio (Mililani) |
11 | Wahiawa—Whitmore |
12 | Ewa Beach—Iroquois Point |
13 | Makakilo |
14 | Barber’s Point—Kahe—Nanakuli |
15 | Lualualei—Makaha |
16 | Makua—Kaena |
17 | Mokuleia—Waialua—Haleiwa |
18 | Kawailoa—Waialee |
19 | Kahuku—Laie |
20 | Hauula—Punaluu—Kaaawa |
21 | Kualoa—Waiahole—Kahaluu |
22 | Heeia—Kaneohe—Maunawili |
23 | Kailua—Lanikai—Keolu |
24 | Waimanalo |
Upon adoption, the zoning designations shown on the map shall be the zoning classification of all parcels on the map and shall supersede any previous zoning classification. The zoning maps may also contain height limits for certain identified parcels of land or land areas; when there is a difference between height limits specified in this chapter and heights shown on the zoning maps, the maps shall prevail.
(b) Whenever uncertainty exists about the boundary lines of a district, the following rules shall apply.
(1) When a discrepancy exists between a district boundary shown on the adopted zoning map and that which is described in the text of an ordinance establishing the boundary, the text of the ordinance shall be the final authority.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(1), district boundaries that appear to follow centerlines of streets, easements, railroad rights-of-way, waterways, and similar features shall be construed as following such centerlines.
(3) Where district boundaries appear to follow street, lot, property, or other lines of similar nature, they shall be construed as following those lines; provided that in the event of closure of a street or alley by the city, where the district boundary is indicated as other than the centerline of such street or alley, it shall be construed as having been at the centerline.
(4) Where district boundaries appear parallel or perpendicular to, or appear as extensions of centerlines, property lines or other features, they shall be so construed.
(5) Where district boundaries do not appear to follow centerlines, street, lot, property, or other lines of similar nature or do not appear to be extensions of such lines or are not described within any ordinance, the location of these boundaries shall be determined by a measurement of distances shown on the adopted zoning map according to its scale.
(6) Where the street layout on the ground varies from the street layout on the adopted zoning map, or other circumstances not covered by any of the above situations, the director shall determine the location of the boundary in question in accordance with the intent of the zoning ordinance.
(7) Where district boundaries are along the ocean, the boundary shall be construed to follow the shoreline as confirmed by the State surveyor.
(c) Lands unclassified by the adopted zoning map and for which none of the rules of interpretation are applicable shall be construed as being within the P-2 general preservation district until otherwise rezoned.
(d) The director shall preserve the adopted zoning maps and shall maintain them in current form. The director shall see that the maps are updated as soon as practicable after the effective date of any ordinance adopting an amendment, and the ordinance number of each amendment shall be noted on the map. No person shall make any change to the adopted zoning map except by authorization of the director, in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in this chapter.
(e) The director may adjust boundary lines of a district or precinct under the following conditions:
(1) The change does not result in an increase or decrease in any zoning district affecting more than 5 percent or one acre of any zoning lot, whichever is less;
(2) The resulting boundary adjustment is in conformance with the general plan and development plan; and
(3) The resulting boundary adjustment does not confer more than a 5 percent net increase in development potential, as measured by the number of dwelling units or floor area, as permitted by the applicable zoning districts.
The director shall notify in writing the property owners affected by the boundary line adjustment.
(f) The director may adjust boundary lines of a district or precinct to coincide with a State land use commission boundary interpretation, when the interpretation results in an increase in the more restrictive State land use district. In determining the appropriate district or precinct, the director shall take into account surrounding zoning and the intent of the affected State land use district.
(1990 Code, Ch. 21, Art. 3, § 21-3.30) (Added by Ord. 99-12)