text: IRT Lisa Adlong, the purpose of residential zoning is to supply housing for residents, not hotel rooms to tourists. I don't know anyone who opposes vacation rentals, but most Hawaii's residents oppose having vacation rentals in residential zoning. These businesses take housing away from local residents and alter the residential character of our neighborhoods by displacing local residents.  Renting an ADU unit such as a cottage, apartment or a studio to a fellow resident is a great way to earn extra income and support the local community. If you want to own a vacation rental, you can legally do it in resort zoning.