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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Pearl City, HI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Pearl City residential setbacks apply ROH 21-4.30 yard rules with residential-district specifics in ROH 21-3.70-1, generally a 10-foot front yard and 5-foot side and rear yards in R-5 districts.

Pearl City Building Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Pearl City structure heights follow ROH 21-4.60 with residential envelope planes in 21-3.70-1, typically 25 feet in R-5 districts covering Waiau, Manana, and the core Pearl City CDP.

Pearl City Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

Pearl City lot coverage follows ROH 21-3.70-1, capping impervious surface at 75 percent for dwellings permitted after May 1, 2019, including homes in Waimalu, Manana, and Pearl City Highlands.

Pearl City Lot Coverage Limits

Some Restrictions

Looking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Honolulu County