Amplified music rules in Kapolei, 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 Kapolei commercial developments adjacent to residential districts are restricted by ROH §21-4.80, while §41-6.1 bars amplified public-property sound audible beyond 30 feet.
As the Second City of Oahu, Kapolei hosts frequent festivals, concerts, and promotional events at Ka Makana Alii, UH West Oahu, and the Kapolei Regional Park complex. ROH §21-4.80 prohibits outdoor PA systems and amplified music in commercial and industrial developments that abut country, residential, apartment, apartment-mixed-use, or resort districts. On public property, ROH §41-6.1 requires amplified voice or music to stay below the 30-foot audibility threshold. Special events must obtain Department of Parks and Recreation or facility-specific permits, often with conditions on speaker direction and end times.
LUO violations carry fines up to $1,000 per day; §41-6 citations start at $100 and escalate with repeat offenses.
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