Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 262-4

  • Airport: means any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing and taking-off of all aircraft and utilized or to be utilized in the interest of the public for such purposes;

    "Airport hazard" means any structure or tree which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking-off at an airport, or any use of land which creates a dangerous condition, including the placement of strong lights which blind pilots during such operations;

    "Airport hazard area" means any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented as provided in this chapter;

    "Airport protection" means protection against an airport hazard;

    "Department" means the department of transportation;

    "Director" means the director of transportation or the director's authorized representative;

    "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, joint stock association, or any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof; or the State or any of its political subdivisions, or agencies thereof;

    "Structure" means any object constructed or installed by humans, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, chimneys, and overhead transmission lines;

    "Tree" means any object of natural growth. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 262-1

  • county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22

In the event of conflict between any airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter and any ordinances or other regulations applicable to the same area, whether the conflict be with respect to the height of structures or trees, the use of land, or any other matter, and whether other regulations were adopted by or under the authority of the State or by or under the authority of a county, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern and prevail.

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