Kaneohe follows Honolulu's dangerous dog framework rather than breed-specific bans. Any breed is legal, but declared dangerous dogs face strict muzzling and leash conditions.
Honolulu County does not enforce breed-specific legislation, and Hawaii has no statewide breed ban, so Kaneohe residents can own any breed including pit bulls and rottweilers. ROH 7-7.2 defines prohibited acts, conditions on owners, and penalties, imposing muzzle, six-foot leash, and adult handler requirements on dogs declared dangerous after an attack or unprovoked bite. The declaration attaches to the individual dog. Enforcement often pairs with the Department of Customer Services and the Humane Society in windward Oahu investigations.
Misdemeanor charges and civil penalties for failure to comply with owner conditions on a declared dangerous dog.
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Residential pool barriers in Kaneohe must meet ROH Sec. 16-6.2, which requires enclosures, self-closing gates, and opening limits to protect children. Compli...
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Kaneohe's rolling terrain makes ROH Sec. 21-4.40 retaining wall rules especially relevant. Fill-retention walls in required yards cannot exceed 6 feet, and t...
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Kaneohe fence materials are defined under ROH Sec. 21-4.60, recognizing wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, plastic, and masonry. The high-rainfall windward cli...
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Kaneohe neighbor fence disputes are governed by ROH Sec. 21-4.30 yard rules. Honolulu has no spite-fence ordinance, so disputes outside code violations are h...
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Public parks in Kaneohe are closed during posted night hours under ROH Sec. 10-1.2, with narrow exceptions for shoreline access through beach parks.
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Kaneohe follows the state juvenile curfew under HRS Sec. 577-16 barring children under 16 from public places between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. without a parent or g...
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