City Councilman Stanley Chang has introduced Bill 3 (2013), which would significantly increase fines for homeowners who repeatedly ignore notices to clear weeds, trash and other waste from their properties. The bill, which is approved and supported by City Council Zoning and Planning Committee and by the Department of Planning and Permitting, would change the maximum fine from $1,000 per day to $5,000 per day. Chang stated, “Stockpiled waste is an issue that affects the entire island. We get complaints about nondisposal of weeds, garbage, trash and waste from all parts of our district, and I hear stories about parts of the entire island that this affects. We believe that by giving DPP (Department of Planning and permitting) a bigger stick to address the most serious, repeat chronic offenders, that our residents will be able to look forward to cleaner and better neighborhoods with higher quality of life and better property values (and) more attractive, safe communities.”
The bill will go before a City Council vote on April 17, 2013
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 3-29-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
