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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Waipahu, HI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Waipahu residential setbacks apply ROH 21-4.30 yard rules and ROH 21-3.70-1 district specifics, with tight plantation lots often grandfathered to lower setbacks than current code requires.

Waipahu Building Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Waipahu structure heights follow ROH 21-4.60 with envelope planes in 21-3.70-1, typically 25 feet in R-5 districts and higher caps in A-1 and A-2 districts near Waipahu Town Center.

Waipahu Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

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.

Waipahu Lot Coverage Limits

Some Restrictions

Looking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Honolulu County