Shoreline and bay-fronting Kaneohe properties lie in the Special Management Area under ROH Chapter 25 and generally require SMA permits for development.
Chapter 25 implements HRS Chapter 205A for Oahu. Much of Kaneohe's shoreline, canal network, and properties bordering Kaneohe Bay and Heeia Stream fall within the SMA. Minor SMA permits under Sec. 25-5.2 apply to smaller projects, while major SMA permits under Sec. 25-5.3 go before the Planning Commission. Shoreline setback variances are regulated separately and typically needed for construction near the water's edge. Because Kaneohe Bay supports sensitive reef habitat and traditional Hawaiian fishponds like Heeia, SMA review weighs environmental and cultural impacts heavily. Piers, seawalls, and dredging usually require both city and state approvals.
Unpermitted shoreline work, unauthorized seawalls, or dredging can result in restoration orders and substantial penalties.
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ROH §7-2.3 makes it a civil violation for a Kaneohe dog owner to permit persistent barking, howling, or whining that unreasonably disturbs neighbors, with de...
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Construction noise in Kaneohe follows Hawaii HAR 11-46, allowing loud work weekdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Sunday and holiday ...
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Stationary noise sources in Kaneohe, including HVAC, generators, and light industrial operations, must meet Hawaii HAR 11-46 dBA caps, with ROH Chapter 41 Ar...
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Kaneohe fence materials are defined under ROH Sec. 21-4.60, recognizing wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, plastic, and masonry. The high-rainfall windward cli...
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ROH Sec. 18-3.1 sets the permit thresholds for fences and walls in Kaneohe. Retaining walls up to 30 inches are exempt, but most taller or masonry structures...
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Residential pool barriers in Kaneohe must meet ROH Sec. 16-6.2, which requires enclosures, self-closing gates, and opening limits to protect children. Compli...
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