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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Kapolei, HI (2026)

3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Kapolei, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

ROH Sec. 21-4.30, combined with 21-3.70-1, sets the yard and street setback rules for Kapolei homes, determining how close buildings can be to property lines.

Building Setbacks in Kapolei

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

ROH Sec. 21-4.60 sets the maximum structure heights for Kapolei, pairing absolute caps with sloped building envelope planes so tall second stories stay away from property lines.

Height Limits for Kapolei Structures

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

ROH Sec. 21-3.70-1 limits impervious coverage on Kapolei residential lots, including a 75 percent impervious cap for dwellings permitted after May 1, 2019.

Lot Coverage and Impervious Caps in Kapolei

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Honolulu County