Kailua homeowner associations cannot block solar panel installation on single-family homes or townhouses under Hawaii state law HRS Sec. 196-7.
Kailua subdivisions with active associations, including Enchanted Lake, Aikahi Park, and Maunawili Estates, cannot prohibit rooftop solar on single-family or townhouse lots owned by residents. HRS Sec. 196-7 voids contrary CC&R provisions and prohibits HOAs from charging solar-specific fees. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic guidelines but cannot reduce system efficiency by more than 25 percent or increase cost by more than 15 percent. No Honolulu ROH provision supplements this; enforcement is a state matter. Owners should still submit architectural review applications and keep documentation to support their state preemption rights if a board objects.
HOAs that enforce void restrictions risk civil actions by homeowners. Reasonable placement guidelines within the statutory limits remain enforceable.
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Residential pool barriers in Kailua must meet ROH Sec. 16-6.2, which mandates fencing and other protective devices around swimming pools. These rules reduce ...
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Retaining walls in Kailua follow ROH Sec. 21-4.40, which caps fill-retention walls within required yards at 6 feet. Terraced walls count toward combined heig...
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Kailua fence materials are defined under ROH Sec. 21-4.60, which recognizes wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, plastic, and masonry with post foundations. Corr...
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Fences along shared property lines in Kailua are governed by ROH Sec. 21-4.30 yard and setback rules. Honolulu has no dedicated spite-fence statute, so dispu...
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Kailua public parks are closed to entry during posted night hours under ROH Sec. 10-1.2, with narrow exceptions for traversing beach parks to reach the shore...
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Kailua follows the state juvenile curfew under HRS Sec. 577-16, which bars children under 16 from public places between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. without a pa...
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