Shed permit rules in East Honolulu, HI — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds in East Honolulu are accessory structures and must meet yard setback and height limits under the Land Use Ordinance. Smaller sheds below code thresholds may not need a building permit.
Under ROH Sec. 21-4.30, sheds must observe front, side, and rear-yard setbacks for the applicable zoning district, plus height limits in Sec. 21-4.60. In Hawaii Kai's R-5 and R-7.5 areas, accessory structures typically need five-foot side and rear setbacks. Sheds under the square-footage and height thresholds in ROH Chapter 18 may be exempt from building permits but still must comply with zoning setbacks. Larger, taller, or permanently anchored sheds generally require a building permit from DPP. Homeowners with Hawaii Kai Marina frontage should also verify shoreline setback rules.
Placing a shed in the required yard setback, exceeding height limits, or installing a permit-required shed without approval may result in citations and removal orders.
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