Vacant lot owners in urban Honolulu must keep property clear of weeds and debris, and respond within 30 days to city cleanup notices issued under Section 40-7.4.
Vacant lots in urban Honolulu neighborhoods like Kalihi, Palolo, and Waialae-Kahala draw complaints when overgrowth or dumped materials create fire or pest hazards. ROH Section 40-7.4 defines 'weeds' broadly, including any growth that is a fire hazard, shelters vermin, or obstructs sidewalks or waterways. The Director of Planning and Permitting can issue notice to the owner, who then has 30 days to cut and remove the vegetation and debris. If the owner fails to act, the city contracts the cleanup and records a lien for cost plus 7 percent annual interest. Absentee owners, trusts, and estates remain on the hook; mailing addresses must be kept current with the Real Property Assessment Division.
Failing to maintain a vacant lot triggers city-performed cleanup at owner expense, a recorded lien, accrued interest, and potential fines for repeat violations.
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