Honolulu requires property owners to keep their land free of excessive weeds, overgrown grass, and waste. Uncultivated flammable weeds exceeding 18 inches within 30 feet of a building in residential or apartment zones are defined as a public nuisance.
ROH § 40-7.4 (Article 7, Chapter 40 — Disposal of Weeds, Garbage, Trash, and Waste from Property) authorizes the Director of Planning and Permitting to order owners to cut and remove weeds, garbage, trash, and waste that constitute a public nuisance. Owners receive a 30-day written notice (via certified mail, publication, or on-site posting). If the owner fails to comply, the city may perform the work and bill the owner for all costs plus 7% annual interest; unpaid bills become a lien. Additionally, ROH § 16A-2.1 defines uncultivated, flammable weeds exceeding 18 inches in height within 30 feet of any building in residential, apartment, or apartment mixed-use zones as a nuisance.
Civil fines up to $5,000 per day (raised from $1,000) for failure to maintain property after notice. City may abate and place a cost lien on the property.
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Honolulu has no city ordinance restricting lawn ornaments on residential property. HOA and condo covenants under HRS 421J and 514B commonly regulate ornament...
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Honolulu has no city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size and blower noise are governed by HOA and condo covenants under HRS 42...
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Honolulu has no municipal ordinance regulating residential holiday lights. Display timing, brightness, and animation are governed by HOA and condo covenants ...
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Honolulu requires DPP building permits for outdoor kitchens with gas line plumbing, electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures, or structural roofs/pergolas. Stand...
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Honolulu has no smoker-specific ordinance. Hawaii Department of Health air pollution rules under HAR Chapter 11-60.1 apply to large commercial sources, not r...
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Honolulu Fire Code (ROH Chapter 20) adopts the International Fire Code with Hawaii amendments. IFC Section 308.1.4 restricts open-flame cooking and LP-gas co...
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