Kailua trees designated under ROH Chapter 40 Article 8 as Exceptional Trees cannot be removed without prior City Council approval, and any alteration requires a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Exceptional Tree Ordinance protects specially designated trees of historic, cultural, or botanical significance, which in Kailua can include mature monkeypods and banyans on both public and private land. ROH §40-8.7 maintains a public register, and §40-8 subsections establish the Arborist Advisory Committee, permit procedures, and emergency provisions. Removal or destruction requires City Council approval by resolution, while pruning and other alterations need a DPR arborist permit. Even tree-threatening construction nearby, such as trenching within the drip line, can trigger review.
Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $10,000 per tree and potential restoration orders.
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