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Ewa Gentry vs Pearl City

How do coastal development rules compare between Ewa Gentry, HI and Pearl City, HI?

Ewa Gentry and Pearl City have similar restriction levels.

Ewa Gentry, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Ewa Gentry projects near the leeward coastline may fall within a Special Management Area regulated by ROH Chapter 25, implementing HRS Chapter 205A coastal zone management.

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Pearl City, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Shoreline-adjacent properties in Pearl City along Pearl Harbor require Special Management Area permits under ROH Chapter 25, implementing HRS Chapter 205A coastal management.

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Ewa Gentry FAQ

Is my Ewa Gentry home in the SMA?

Most Ewa Gentry interior lots are inland of the SMA, but confirm with the Department of Planning and Permitting before any coastal-adjacent project.

What triggers an SMA permit?

Development within the SMA boundary that meets the valuation or impact thresholds in Chapter 25 triggers either an SMA minor or SMA major permit.

Pearl City FAQ

Does SMA apply to properties near Pearl City Peninsula?

Properties within the Special Management Area boundary extending inland from Pearl Harbor shoreline require SMA permit review under Chapter 25 for qualifying development.

Are military properties subject to SMA?

Federal installations have separate jurisdictional rules, but private lands within SMA boundaries near federal areas remain subject to Chapter 25 requirements.

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