The public comment period for the Hawaiʻi County General Plan (GP) Comprehensive Review and Update has been extended to March 1, 2024.

The extension comes in response to numerous requests from community members, ensuring ample time for feedback on the plan which covers a broad spectrum of topics, including active living, climate change, quality jobs, housing choice and affordability, local economy, and traffic.

In a press release Mayor Mitch Roth said, “The General Plan allows our community to navigate the future of our island home sustainably and truly in the best interest of us all. We hope to see many minds come together to ensure a plan that is as vibrant and diverse as the communities we serve.”

Following the conclusion of the extended public comment period, planners will evaluate and incorporate the feedback received into a final recommended draft, marking the beginning of the adoption process. The final recommended draft will be forwarded to the Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions for separate hearings. All community members are welcome and encouraged to participate in the process, offering their valuable testimonies during the hearings. The County Council is responsible for the final review and adoption and will also provide an opportunity for public testimony.

To stay informed about upcoming events, progress, and the overall process, interested individuals can sign up for the Department’s eNews at www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/general-plan-community-planning/gp/connect.

For more information, contact the County of Hawai’i Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or via email at GeneralPlan@hawaiicounty.gov.