What's Being Discussed

Veterinary clinic on agricultural land (DR26-80): The Commission will consider whether a veterinary establishment and animal hospital can legally operate on a property zoned for agricultural use. The property is located at 73-4730 Mamalahoa Highway in Kailua-Kona, on approximately 1.64 acres. The business, Kona Animal Care, Inc. dba Kona Veterinary Service, has filed a formal request asking the Commission to declare this a permitted use.
Approval of meeting minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting.
Announcements about the Commission's upcoming meeting schedule.

Decisions Expected

The Commission is expected to vote on whether a veterinary clinic is an allowable use on agriculturally zoned land at the Kona property. This is a formal legal determination, not just a discussion.
A vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting is also on the agenda.

Who Should Pay Attention

Neighbors and residents near 73-4730 Mamalahoa Highway in Kailua-Kona who may be affected by a veterinary facility operating in that area.
Property owners and businesses interested in how agricultural land can be used on Hawaiʻi Island.
Anyone who uses or supports Kona Veterinary Service and wants to understand its regulatory status.

The meeting is open to the public in person at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Ballroom 3 & 4, or virtually via Zoom (ID: 856 9946 0172, Passcode: 0805). Written testimony can be submitted at luc.hawaii.gov/testimony or by email to dbedt.luc.web@hawaii.gov.