Winny
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- Oct 30, 2023
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A new measure has been passed recently that would issue new & stricter penalties on those who submit any building permits with false information. The new rules state that if caught, they could receive a 2-year ban from applying for any new permits, and may also be forced to pay increased fees for any permits they file along with any plan reviews. Some may only be able to obtain a temporary certificate of occupancy.
The main focus, mostly with Bill 44, is on those who happen to be repeat offenders, especially those attempting to construct "Monster Homes" by exploiting loopholes in the permitting process. The new bill is trying to make it significantly harder for repeat offenders like this to ever build again. If they were caught lying many times on permits, it's even worse. They hope to curb the profits from constructing these "Monster Homes".
This new bill is just the start though, as there is more to be done. Council members like Vice-chair Esther Kiaaina believe that is exactly what is needed. There is also Bill 52, which proposes more fines for those who decide to build these "Monster Homes", especially if they don't match up with the character of their neighbors.
You can find more on this news from here: Spectrum Local News
The main focus, mostly with Bill 44, is on those who happen to be repeat offenders, especially those attempting to construct "Monster Homes" by exploiting loopholes in the permitting process. The new bill is trying to make it significantly harder for repeat offenders like this to ever build again. If they were caught lying many times on permits, it's even worse. They hope to curb the profits from constructing these "Monster Homes".
This new bill is just the start though, as there is more to be done. Council members like Vice-chair Esther Kiaaina believe that is exactly what is needed. There is also Bill 52, which proposes more fines for those who decide to build these "Monster Homes", especially if they don't match up with the character of their neighbors.
You can find more on this news from here: Spectrum Local News
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- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States