Aircraft noise over Kapolei is preempted by federal FAA rules, with state authority limited to HRS §261-12 tour-aircraft permit conditions; ROH §41-6 explicitly exempts aircraft in flight.
Kapolei residents hear commercial, military, and tour overflights tied to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Kalaeloa Airport, and Marine Corps operations across the Ewa Plain. Federal law preempts local aviation noise regulation, so Honolulu cannot fine aircraft operators. HRS §261-12 gives the State Director of Transportation authority to impose noise-abatement procedures in tour-aircraft operating permits, which is the primary state lever. ROH §41-6 explicitly exempts aircraft in flight from city noise control. Complaints should be directed to the FAA and the Hawaii DOT Airports Division, which also oversees Kalaeloa.
City cannot fine aircraft operators; FAA enforces federal rules and HDOT enforces tour-permit conditions.
Kapolei, HI
ROH Sec. 16-6.2 requires Kapolei residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a complete barrier with self-closing gates designed to prevent access by young ...
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ROH Sec. 21-4.40 limits fill-containing retaining walls in Kapolei to six feet within required yards and combines terraced wall heights for compliance measur...
Kapolei, HI
ROH Sec. 21-4.60 defines fences to include wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, and plastic, giving Kapolei residents a broad palette of compliant materials.
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ROH Sec. 21-4.30 controls what Kapolei neighbors can install in required yards along shared property lines, since Honolulu does not have a dedicated city spi...
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Public parks in Kapolei are closed during posted night hours under ROH Sec. 10-1.2, though beach parks allow direct traverse to the shoreline during closure.
Kapolei, HI
Kapolei follows HRS Sec. 577-16, which bars children under 16 from public places between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. without a parent or guardian; Honolulu has no sep...
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