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Kapolei vs Pearl City

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

Kapolei and Pearl City have similar restriction levels.

Kapolei, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

ROH Sec. 18A-1.6 requires approved erosion and sediment control plans for Kapolei land-disturbing activities that need building, grading, stockpiling, or trenching permits.

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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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Kapolei FAQ

Do I need a plan for a small Kapolei landscaping project?

Only if the project requires a building, grading, stockpiling, or trenching permit and disturbs land; smaller routine landscaping typically does not.

Who approves the erosion and sediment control plan?

The Department of Planning and Permitting reviews plans as part of the associated building or grading permit process under Chapter 18A.

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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