Glossary

ahupua'a -  Before contact with the Europeans the island was divided into wedge shaped regions that ran from the top of the mountains to the ocean. Each region was under the jurisdiction of a King within the feudal system.  These regions were called ahupua'a.

CC&Rs - Covenants, conditions, and restrictions - Private agreements that affect the use of land. Typically restrictive covenants are imposed by a developer or subdivider to maintain specific standards in a subdivision.