Ewa Gentry vs Pearl City
How do beekeeping rules compare between Ewa Gentry, HI and Pearl City, HI?
Pearl City has fewer restrictions than Ewa Gentry.
Ewa Gentry, HI
Honolulu County
Ewa Gentry's residential zoning does not allow beekeeping as an accessory use, and Gentry subdivision covenants further prohibit hives in yards or common areas.
View full Ewa Gentry rules →Pearl City, HI
Honolulu County
Pearl City has no dedicated beekeeping ordinance. Apiaries are treated as agricultural under ROH Chapter 21, requiring state apiary registration with Hawaii Department of Agriculture under HRS 152.
View full Pearl City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ewa Gentry | Pearl City |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Dedicated ordinance | - | None |
| Code chapter | - | ROH 21 (LUO) |
| State registration | - | HRS 152 |
| Permitted zones | - | Agricultural |
| Proposed setback | - | 25 feet (Bill 65) |
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Ewa Gentry FAQ
Can I keep a hive on a neighbor's ag lot?
Only with the owner's permission, zoning compliance, and state apiary registration. Confirm setbacks before placing hives.
Where is beekeeping allowed near Ewa Gentry?
Nearby agricultural parcels in the broader Ewa and Kunia areas may qualify if zoned AG-1 or AG-2.
Pearl City FAQ
Can I keep bees on a Pearl City R-5 lot?
Only if hives qualify as a permitted accessory agricultural use under ROH 21. Consult DPP before installing hives on a residential Pearl City lot.
Do I need to register my Pearl City hive with the state?
Yes. HRS Chapter 152 requires all Hawaii apiaries to register with the Department of Agriculture, regardless of Honolulu County zoning approval.
What would Bill 65 require for hobby beekeepers?
The pending LUO draft proposes 5,000 square-foot minimum lots, hive caps of 2 to 6 tiered by lot size, and 25-foot setbacks. Not yet enacted.
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