Amplified music rules in Ewa Gentry, HI — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Outdoor amplified music and PA systems in Ewa Gentry commercial areas adjacent to residential blocks are restricted by ROH §21-4.80, while ROH §41-6.1 bars amplified public-property sound audible beyond 30 feet.
ROH §21-4.80 prohibits outdoor public-address systems and amplified music in commercial and industrial developments that abut country, residential, apartment, apartment-mixed-use, or resort districts. This applies to Ewa Gentry-area shopping centers along Fort Weaver Road and the Laulani Village retail center when their property lines back onto housing. On public property such as Ewa Beach Community Park, ROH §41-6.1 requires amplified voice or music to stay below the 30-foot audibility threshold. Special events, food-truck gatherings, and community performances typically need Department of Parks and Recreation permits.
LUO violations carry fines up to $1,000 per day; §41-6 citations start at $100 and escalate with repeat violations.
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