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Kailua vs Pearl City

How do erosion control rules compare between Kailua, HI and Pearl City, HI?

Kailua and Pearl City have similar restriction levels.

Kailua, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Any land-disturbing project in Kailua that triggers a building, grading, stockpiling, or trenching permit must have an approved erosion and sediment control plan under ROH Sec. 18A-1.6.

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Pearl City, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Pearl City construction projects must submit erosion and sediment control plans under ROH Sec. 18A-1.6 before the city issues building, grading, stockpiling, or trenching permits.

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Kailua FAQ

Does a small backyard grading job need a plan?

If the project needs a grading or building permit, an erosion and sediment control plan is typically required, even for residential scale.

Who approves the plan?

The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting reviews and approves erosion and sediment control plans.

Pearl City FAQ

Are small additions in Pearl City exempt from erosion control?

Any project requiring a building, grading, stockpiling, or trenching permit must submit an erosion and sediment control plan under Sec. 18A-1.6, even for small additions.

Who approves the erosion control plan?

The Department of Planning and Permitting reviews erosion and sediment control plans as part of the permit application process for land disturbing activities.

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