Any land-disturbing project in Kailua that triggers a building, grading, stockpiling, or trenching permit must have an approved erosion and sediment control plan under ROH Sec. 18A-1.6.
Kailua's sloped hillsides and proximity to Kaelepulu Stream and Kawainui Marsh make sediment control critical. Section 18A-1.6 requires an approved erosion and sediment control plan before land-disturbing activity begins. Plans typically include silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, inlet protection, and timely stabilization of exposed soils. Larger projects must also comply with federal NPDES construction general permit requirements. Inspectors from the Department of Planning and Permitting visit active sites, and the city can halt work, require rework, or impose fines if controls are inadequate, especially during the winter storm season when runoff into Kailua Bay intensifies.
Starting work without an approved plan, failing to install BMPs, or allowing sediment to leave the site can trigger stop-work orders and penalties.
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