The Honolulu Climate Action Plan (CAP, 2020) and Climate Adaptation Strategy commit the city to net-zero emissions by 2045 and guide policies on buildings, transportation, and shoreline retreat.
Resolution 19-189 declared a climate emergency, and the City and County of Honolulu adopted the Climate Action Plan in 2020 through the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency. The CAP targets carbon neutrality by 2045, aligning with HRS section 225P-5. Companion documents include the Climate Adaptation Strategy and the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Report. Implementation is layered into building permit reviews, the city fleet, transit investments such as Skyline rail, and capital improvement priorities. Annual progress reports go to the Council and the public.
The CAP is a policy framework rather than a penalty ordinance, so individual residents are not directly fined for emissions, though specific implementing rules may apply.
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Honolulu protects designated 'exceptional trees' under Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH) Chapter 40, Article 8. Removing or destroying any exceptional tre...
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Honolulu has no city ordinance restricting lawn ornaments on residential property. HOA and condo covenants under HRS 421J and 514B commonly regulate ornament...
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Honolulu has no city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size and blower noise are governed by HOA and condo covenants under HRS 42...
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Honolulu has no municipal ordinance regulating residential holiday lights. Display timing, brightness, and animation are governed by HOA and condo covenants ...
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Honolulu requires DPP building permits for outdoor kitchens with gas line plumbing, electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures, or structural roofs/pergolas. Stand...
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Honolulu has no smoker-specific ordinance. Hawaii Department of Health air pollution rules under HAR Chapter 11-60.1 apply to large commercial sources, not r...
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