Waipahu properties along the West Loch of Pearl Harbor fall within the Special Management Area under ROH Chapter 25, which implements HRS Chapter 205A coastal management.
ROH Chapter 25 governs the Special Management Area extending inland from the shoreline, including Waipahu's West Loch frontage. Sec. 25-5.3 covers SMA major permits for developments with significant impacts, Sec. 25-5.2 covers SMA minor permits for smaller projects, and Sec. 25-1.3 provides definitions. HRS 205A Part III shoreline setback rules may also apply. West Loch includes conservation, park, and residential areas; SMA review considers shoreline access, scenic resources, historical values, and ecological sensitivity. Military and federal jurisdictional boundaries near Pearl Harbor can affect which lands are subject to city SMA jurisdiction.
Unauthorized development, grading, or shoreline alteration within SMA jurisdiction can result in enforcement orders, penalties, and restoration requirements.
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