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DPP reports limited uptake so far of Ordinance 25‑2 changes for B‑zone residential and ADU/Ohana rules
Summary
DPP told the committee that although Ordinance 25‑2 (effective Jan. 3 and Sept. 30, 2025 phases) allows residential uses in B1/B2 districts and expands ADU/Ohana allowances (including one ADU plus one Ohana per lot and increased ADU size limits), the department has not yet received building‑permit applications to use the new options.
At an informational briefing on Nov. 20, the Department of Planning and Permitting updated the committee on Ordinance 25‑2's land‑use changes intended to increase housing supply.
Key points DPP presented:
- Residential uses are now allowed by‑right in B1 and B2 business districts either when the ground floor provides commercial uses or when a minimum commercial floor area is present; thresholds…
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