Ewa Gentry vs Mililani Mauka
How do native plants rules compare between Ewa Gentry, HI and Mililani Mauka, HI?
Ewa Gentry and Mililani Mauka have similar restriction levels.
Ewa Gentry, HI
Honolulu County
Ewa Gentry landscape designs may substitute native Hawaiian species for standard street trees under LUO Sec. 21-4.70; no mandatory native-only rule applies.
View full Ewa Gentry rules →Mililani Mauka, HI
Honolulu County
Mililani Mauka landscape designs may substitute native Hawaiian species for standard street trees under LUO Sec. 21-4.70; no mandatory native-only rule applies.
View full Mililani Mauka rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ewa Gentry | Mililani Mauka |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LUO Sec. 21-4.70 | LUO Sec. 21-4.70 |
| Mandate | None for natives | None for natives |
| Climate fit | Dry leeward plain | Central Oahu plateau |
| Guidance | BWS Xeriscape Program | BWS Xeriscape Program |
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Ewa Gentry FAQ
Can I replace my Ewa Gentry lawn with natives?
Yes. Private yards face no native mandate but also no ban. Natives like aalii and ilima thrive on the dry Ewa Plain and reduce irrigation under BWS shortage rules.
Do natives count as landscaping under LUO?
Yes. LUO Sec. 21-4.70 allows native species as substitutes for standard street trees and accepts them toward landscape area requirements for Gentry projects.
Mililani Mauka FAQ
Will the Mauka HOA approve native landscaping?
Usually yes. Submit plans to the Mililani Mauka Community Association; natives typically qualify if the design matches approved palettes and screening standards.
Do natives count as LUO landscape requirements?
Yes. LUO Sec. 21-4.70 explicitly permits natives as street tree substitutes and accepts them toward landscape area minimums if layout standards are met.
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