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Kailua vs Mililani Town

How do tree replacement requirements rules compare between Kailua, HI and Mililani Town, HI?

Kailua and Mililani Town have similar restriction levels.

Kailua, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Kailua tree replacement obligations flow from ROH Chapter 40 Article 8 for Exceptional Trees, ROH Β§10-1.4 for street trees, and Land Use Ordinance landscaping rules for commercial sites and subdivisions.

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Mililani Town, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Tree replacement in Mililani Town comes from ROH Chapter 40 Article 8 Exceptional Tree permit conditions, ROH Β§10-1.4 street tree permits, and Land Use Ordinance landscaping requirements, alongside HOA covenants.

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Kailua FAQ

Do I have to replant if I remove my yard tree?

Only if it was an Exceptional Tree or if tied to a permit with replacement conditions.

What species are approved for street tree replacement?

The Department of Facility Maintenance maintains an approved species list, favoring native and drought-tolerant canopies.

Mililani Town FAQ

Will my HOA require me to replant?

Most Mililani HOAs require replacement of removed front-yard trees with approved species.

Who selects the replacement species?

DFM approves street tree species; DPR conditions govern Exceptional Trees; HOAs publish yard-tree species lists.

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