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Outdoor Lighting in Kailua, HI (2026)

2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Kailua, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dark Sky Rules

Commercial, industrial, and outdoor-recreation lighting in Kailua must use full cut-off shielded fixtures to protect night skies and adjacent residential areas, consistent with state night sky policy.

Shielded Outdoor Lighting Required

Heavy Restrictions

Light Trespass

Kailua has no standalone light trespass ordinance with foot-candle limits, but shielding requirements in LUO 21-4.100 function to prevent direct illumination onto neighboring residential properties.

Light Trespass Controlled Through Shielding

Some Restrictions

Looking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kailua city rules.

Outdoor Lighting in Honolulu County