Vacant lots in Kailua must be maintained free of weeds, garbage, and waste under ROH Sec. 40-7.4, the same rule that governs occupied parcels.
Vacant or unoccupied lots in Kailua remain subject to ROH Sec. 40-7.4's definition of weeds, which includes vegetation creating a fire hazard, harboring vermin, or blocking sidewalks, drainage ways, or streams. After receiving a DPP notice, the owner has 30 days to cut and remove offending material. The city may perform the work and lien the property if the owner does not act. Kailua's high rainfall and lush growth mean vacant lots can quickly become overgrown, particularly near Kawainui Marsh and Enchanted Lake. Under the current codification this rule is Chapter 40, Article 7.
Vacant-lot owners face city-performed abatement, cost recovery with 7% interest, and a recorded lien on the parcel.
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