Kaua’i · Hawaii
Metal buildings in Kauai County, HI.
We supply detached garages, ag buildings, equipment storage and more across Kauai County. Our work reaches from Lihu’e and Kapa’a to Kilauea and the west side, and anywhere else you’re building.
Non-residential height
50 ft
Minimum parcel
1 acre
Lot width
150 ft
Zoning permit
Required
From the Kaua’i County Code, Chapter 8, Article 8, Agriculture Districts (Ordinance 935, 2012).
What people build in Kauai County
Kauai allows tall farm and shop buildings on agricultural land.
Barns & shops
Buildings that aren’t mainly homes can be 50 feet tall.
Setbacks
Agricultural land uses the residential setbacks: 10 feet front and rear.
Side setback
5 feet, or half the wall height, whichever is greater.
Zoning permit
Every project in the Agriculture district needs one, with a plot plan.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Kauai County
Kauai’s rules focus on permits and density.
Density
- One home per parcel of 1 acre or more.
- One more per 3 extra acres, up to 5.
Permits
- Class I to IV zoning permits.
- A variance or use permit adds a step.
North Shore
- Lower height limit from Ha’ena to Princeville.
- Special planning area.
On Kauai, a tall shop wall pushes the side setback out. A 16-foot wall sits 8 feet from the line.
Setback figures come from a county handout; we confirm by address. See all of Hawaii.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Kauai County project.
Tell us what you’re planning and where you’re building. We’ll help you work out the next steps.
- Tell us what and whereSend us the size, how you’ll use the building and the address.
- We check the siteWe confirm who permits the address and which code and loads apply.
- You get a clear recommendationWe recommend the frame that fits and price it against the alternatives.
Or call
417-218-8348