Pearl City hillside properties, including Pacific Palisades and Waiawa area lots, require grading permits under ROH Chapter 18A when land disturbance exceeds permit thresholds.
Chapter 18A governs grading, soil erosion, and sediment control citywide. Article 2 covers permits, bonds, and inspections. Sec. 18A-2.2 addresses application requirements, and Sec. 18A-2.4A sets penalties for grading without a permit. Article 3 covers grading, grubbing, and stockpiling. Pearl City hillside lots often require permits for retaining walls, driveway regrades, and swimming pool excavations. Drainage review within the permit ensures runoff does not flood downslope properties or overload city drainage systems, a critical concern in dense Pearl City neighborhoods.
Grading without a permit, violating permit conditions, or performing unpermitted grading adjacent to Pearl Harbor shoreline can result in penalties under Sec. 18A-2.4A.
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