Dogs in Kailua must be restrained by a leash no longer than eight feet on public streets, school grounds, and any public place, including popular beach-access paths.
ROH Chapter 7, Article 4 governs dog control throughout Kailua. Owners must restrain dogs by leash, cord, chain, or similar physical restraint no more than eight feet in length on public streets, public or private school grounds, and in any public place. Kailua Beach Park, Kalama Beach Park, and Kailua District Park follow the stricter public-park rules under ROH 10-1.7. Dogs declared dangerous under Article 7 face a 6-foot maximum leash with an adult handler. Kailua Beach Park is a designated on-leash park under the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, so dogs must remain leashed; off-leash use is permitted only at designated off-leash dog parks elsewhere on Oahu.
Animal control citation, impoundment fees, and escalating fines if the dog is loose or unlicensed.
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