Kapolei residents may install above-ground pools subject to the same ROH Chapter 16 Article 6 barrier and permit rules that govern in-ground pools above the statutory depth.
The Revised Ordinances do not create a separate category for above-ground pools. Once a pool exceeds the depth threshold in the adopted state residential code, it requires permits, barriers, and safety devices just like an in-ground installation. Removable ladders alone do not satisfy barrier rules for larger units. On Kapolei's small-lot homes, setback compliance, drainage, and utility-easement clearances often limit where an above-ground pool can sit. Master-plan architectural committees routinely add color, height, and screening requirements.
Non-compliant installations can trigger citations, forced removal of non-conforming structures, and HOA penalties.
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