Honolulu's Exceptional Tree Ordinance protects designated heritage trees island-wide, requiring City Council approval before removal.
Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 40, Article 8 establishes Honolulu's heritage tree equivalent under the title Protective Regulations for Exceptional Trees. The article sets out legislative intent, definitions at §40-8.2, creates the Arborist Advisory Committee at §40-8.3, defines procedures, maintains a register of exceptional trees at §40-8.7, adopts protective regulations, and addresses emergency provisions at §40-8.9. Removal or destruction of a designated exceptional tree requires prior City Council approval, and any alteration needs a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Unauthorized removal or significant alteration of an exceptional tree can result in civil fines, restoration orders, and referral to the Arborist Advisory Committee.
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