Waipahu lot coverage follows ROH 21-3.70-1, capping impervious surface at 75 percent for dwellings permitted after May 1, 2019, straining tight plantation and multi-generational lots.
ROH/LUO Sec. 21-3.70-1 caps impervious surface at 75 percent for residential dwellings permitted after May 1, 2019. In Waipahu, tight plantation lots and multi-generational compounds with accessory structures often approach the cap quickly once driveways for multiple vehicles, patios, and ADUs are added. Pre-2019 homes exceeding the cap are typically legally nonconforming but lose that status on substantial redevelopment. Drainage toward Waipahu Stream and Kapakahi Stream makes DPP sensitive to impervious coverage, and stormwater BMPs are often required for projects near the threshold. Permeable pavers and tree canopy can count toward compliance in limited interpretive circumstances.
Exceeding the cap blocks building permit issuance, requires redesign before continuation, and can force removal of excess hardscape with after-the-fact fees payable to DPP.
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