Coastal development along East Honolulu's Maunalua Bay shoreline requires Special Management Area permits under ROH Chapter 25, implementing HRS Chapter 205A coastal zone management.
ROH Chapter 25 governs the Special Management Area that extends inland from the shoreline. East Honolulu's coastline from Diamond Head to Makapuu includes significant SMA coverage. Sec. 25-5.3 covers SMA major permits for developments with substantial impacts, while Sec. 25-5.2 covers SMA minor permits. Shoreline setback variances under state law HRS 205A may also apply. Projects at Portlock, Paiko Lagoon, and along Kalanianaole Highway frontages typically require SMA review. Definitions appear at Sec. 25-1.3. Permit review considers scenic, recreational, historic, ecological, and shoreline access values.
Unauthorized coastal construction, grading, or shoreline alteration without an SMA permit can result in enforcement, restoration orders, and penalties.
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