Kapolei projects near the leeward coast may fall within a Special Management Area regulated by ROH Chapter 25, implementing Hawaii's HRS Chapter 205A coastal zone management program.
Chapter 25 implements the state Coastal Zone Management Act for the City and County of Honolulu. It covers SMA major permits in Sec. 25-5.3, SMA minor permits in Sec. 25-5.2, shoreline setback variances, and definitions in Sec. 25-1.3. State-level authority is at HRS 205A Part III. Most of Kapolei proper is inland, but nearby Ko Olina, Kalaeloa, and coastal edges may fall within SMA boundaries. Development inside the SMA that exceeds thresholds must obtain an SMA major or minor permit and demonstrate consistency with coastal zone objectives.
Starting development within an SMA without the right permit can result in enforcement actions, monetary penalties, and required restoration of the site.
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ROH Sec. 16-6.2 requires Kapolei residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a complete barrier with self-closing gates designed to prevent access by young ...
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ROH Sec. 21-4.40 limits fill-containing retaining walls in Kapolei to six feet within required yards and combines terraced wall heights for compliance measur...
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ROH Sec. 21-4.60 defines fences to include wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, and plastic, giving Kapolei residents a broad palette of compliant materials.
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ROH Sec. 21-4.30 controls what Kapolei neighbors can install in required yards along shared property lines, since Honolulu does not have a dedicated city spi...
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Public parks in Kapolei are closed during posted night hours under ROH Sec. 10-1.2, though beach parks allow direct traverse to the shoreline during closure.
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Kapolei follows HRS Sec. 577-16, which bars children under 16 from public places between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. without a parent or guardian; Honolulu has no sep...
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