Tree removal permit rules in Kailua, HI — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Kailua property owners cannot remove designated exceptional trees, including notable monkeypods near Kailua Beach, without a Parks and Recreation permit under ROH Chapter 40.
Kailua's older kamaaina estates along Kalaheo and Kuulei Road contain exceptional trees, including mature monkeypods, banyans, and kukui designated under the Oahu Exceptional Tree Register. ROH Chapter 40, Article 8 prohibits removal or destruction of listed trees without a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Emergency removals for imminent hazards are allowed under Sec. 40-8.9 but must be documented. Street trees have a separate permit track under ROH Sec. 10-1.4. Buyers of older Kailua properties should check the Exceptional Tree Register before planning remodels, since a protected tree can constrain driveway relocation and building envelopes significantly.
Unpermitted removal or destruction of an exceptional tree can trigger fines and replacement orders; repeat violations are prosecuted as misdemeanors under Chapter 40.
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