EV Charging: Kailua vs Urban Honolulu
How do ev charging rules compare between Kailua, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
Urban Honolulu has fewer restrictions than Kailua.
Kailua, HI
Honolulu County
Kailua's new multi-family and commercial projects along Kailua Road and at Enchanted Lake center must include EV-ready stalls under LUO 21-6.60, with thresholds for residential and commercial development.
View full Kailua rules →Urban Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
LUO 21-6.60 requires EV-ready stalls in new multi-family (8+ stalls) and commercial (12+ stalls) parking across Urban Honolulu, with compact resizing allowed for pre-Dec 2020 stalls.
View full Urban Honolulu rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kailua | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | LUO 21-6.60 | - |
| Multi-Family Trigger | 8+ stalls | - |
| Commercial Trigger | 12+ stalls | - |
| Compact Size | Pre-Dec 2020 ok | - |
| Code section | - | LUO 21-6.60 |
| Multi-family | - | 8+ stalls trigger |
| Commercial | - | 12+ stalls trigger |
| Resize allowed | - | Pre-Dec 2020 stalls |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kailua FAQ
Do Kailua Town stores need to add EV chargers?
Only new construction or major permit activity triggers LUO 21-6.60. Existing retail stalls keep current layout unless substantial renovation is proposed.
Can my Kailua condo HOA install chargers?
Yes, voluntarily. Hawaii state law also protects an owner's right to install a charger at their assigned stall subject to reasonable association conditions.
Urban Honolulu FAQ
Does my new Kakaako condo project need EV stalls?
Yes if it has 8 or more parking stalls under LUO 21-6.60; commercial projects trigger the requirement at 12 or more stalls.
Can I shrink existing garage stalls to add chargers?
LUO 21-6.60 allows stalls built before December 2020 to be resized to compact dimensions to accommodate charging equipment.
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