Honolulu's Land Use Ordinance requires short-term rental operators to submit a parking plan and prohibits guests of nonconforming-use TVUs and B&Bs in residential zones from parking on public streets near the unit.
Under ROH § 21-5.730 (Land Use Ordinance), bed and breakfast homes and transient vacation units (TVUs) must submit a parking plan at registration showing available off-street stalls. For units operating under a nonconforming use certificate (NUC) in country, residential, or apartment zoning districts, house rules must explicitly prohibit transient occupants from parking vehicles on public streets in the vicinity of the unit. Units in multi-family dwellings may provide a narrative parking plan or a statement that no parking is provided. Enforcement is by the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP).
Violations of STR operating conditions may result in NUC revocation, permit suspension, or fines under ROH Chapter 21; each day of non-compliance is a separate offense.
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Honolulu protects designated 'exceptional trees' under Revised Ordinances of Honolulu (ROH) Chapter 40, Article 8. Removing or destroying any exceptional tre...
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Honolulu has no city ordinance restricting lawn ornaments on residential property. HOA and condo covenants under HRS 421J and 514B commonly regulate ornament...
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Honolulu has no city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size and blower noise are governed by HOA and condo covenants under HRS 42...
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Honolulu has no municipal ordinance regulating residential holiday lights. Display timing, brightness, and animation are governed by HOA and condo covenants ...
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Honolulu requires DPP building permits for outdoor kitchens with gas line plumbing, electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures, or structural roofs/pergolas. Stand...
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Honolulu has no smoker-specific ordinance. Hawaii Department of Health air pollution rules under HAR Chapter 11-60.1 apply to large commercial sources, not r...
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