Vacant parcels in Kailua, including infill lots near Enchanted Lake and Maunawili, face 30-day weed abatement notices under ROH Chapter 16A.
Kailua has a handful of vacant or under-improved parcels in Enchanted Lake, Maunawili, and along Hamakua Drive where guinea grass and haole koa can reach significant heights during rainy season. Under ROH Chapter 16A (formerly Chapter 41, Article 10), weeds are vegetation that creates fire hazard, breeds vermin, impedes roads or sidewalks, or obstructs drainage. With Kailua's wet windward climate and dense subdivisions, neighbor complaints are common. Owners receive a 30-day notice to cut or remove; if unresolved, the city may enter the lot, abate, and recover costs as a lien against the property.
Failure to abate within 30 days permits city entry and removal. The owner is billed for abatement costs, which become a lien on the parcel if unpaid.
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Residential pool barriers in Kailua must meet ROH Sec. 16-6.2, which mandates fencing and other protective devices around swimming pools. These rules reduce ...
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Retaining walls in Kailua follow ROH Sec. 21-4.40, which caps fill-retention walls within required yards at 6 feet. Terraced walls count toward combined heig...
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Kailua fence materials are defined under ROH Sec. 21-4.60, which recognizes wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, plastic, and masonry with post foundations. Corr...
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Kailua follows the state juvenile curfew under HRS Sec. 577-16, which bars children under 16 from public places between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. without a pa...
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