Outdoor Lighting in Urban Honolulu, HI (2026)
2 verified outdoor lighting rules for Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dark Sky Rules
Honolulu's LUO 21-4.100 requires full cut-off shielded outdoor lighting for commercial, industrial, and outdoor-recreational development so that direct illumination does not spill into residential or resort districts, complementing the state night sky strategy.
Honolulu Dark Sky And Shielding Standard
Some RestrictionsLight Trespass
Honolulu addresses light trespass through LUO 21-4.100 shielding and full cut-off fixture requirements rather than a foot-candle property-line standard, with ROH Chapter 41 Public Nuisance available as backup enforcement in residential cases.
Honolulu Light Trespass Controls
Some RestrictionsLooking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Urban Honolulu city rules.
Outdoor Lighting in Honolulu County →