Kailua residents follow Honolulu's Land Use Ordinance height rules under ROH 21-4.60. Fences or walls taller than 36 inches along street frontages trigger additional setback and landscaping requirements to protect sightlines near beaches and residential streets.
Under ROH Sec. 21-4.60, fences and walls in Kailua residential zones are generally capped at 6 feet along side and rear property lines, while front-yard barriers are limited to 36 inches without setbacks. Taller front-yard fences must either be set back from the street or incorporate landscaping buffers. These windward-side rules help preserve ocean views along neighborhoods like Lanikai and Kalama, where coastal sightlines matter. Corner lots face tighter sight-triangle limits to maintain safe visibility at intersections. Height is measured from the lower adjacent grade, and terraced walls may be combined when calculating total height.
Violations can result in notices of violation, mandatory removal, and civil fines accruing daily until the fence is brought into compliance.
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