ROH Chapter 21, §21-5.350 permits home occupations as accessory residential uses, provided the business is incidental to the dwelling, employs only household members, has no exterior signage, and does not alter the home's residential character.
Under ROH §21-5.350 (Land Use Ordinance), home occupations are allowed in all residential zones as accessory uses. Key restrictions: only household members may be employed (limited exception for emergency child-care substitute, up to 5 days/month); no exterior sign may indicate commercial use; no outdoor storage of business materials; automobile repair and painting of non-household vehicles is prohibited; animal boarding is capped at 5 animals per day; no commercial vehicle parking on the street except for brief pickups/deliveries. Businesses receiving clients on-site must provide one additional off-street parking space per 5 concurrent clients. Violations are enforced by Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) under LUO Article 10, with fines and potential stop-work orders.
LUO Article 10 violations can result in civil fines and cease-and-desist orders issued by DPP; continued non-compliance may lead to escalating daily fines.
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