Kapolei trees listed under ROH Chapter 40 Article 8 as Exceptional Trees cannot be removed without City Council approval, and any alteration requires a Department of Parks and Recreation permit.
The Exceptional Tree Ordinance protects trees of historic, cultural, or botanical significance on public and private land. ROH §40-8.7 maintains a public register, §40-8.3 establishes the Arborist Advisory Committee, and §40-8.9 authorizes emergency action for imminent hazards. Kapolei's historic landscapes at Makakilo-facing slopes and legacy plantation areas occasionally feature designated kiawe, monkeypod, and banyan. Removal requires City Council resolution; pruning and alteration require a DPR arborist permit. Nearby construction such as trenching within the drip line or grade changes can also trigger mandatory arborist review.
Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $10,000 per tree plus potential restoration orders.
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ROH Sec. 16-6.2 requires Kapolei residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a complete barrier with self-closing gates designed to prevent access by young ...
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ROH Sec. 21-4.40 limits fill-containing retaining walls in Kapolei to six feet within required yards and combines terraced wall heights for compliance measur...
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ROH Sec. 21-4.60 defines fences to include wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, and plastic, giving Kapolei residents a broad palette of compliant materials.
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ROH Sec. 21-4.30 controls what Kapolei neighbors can install in required yards along shared property lines, since Honolulu does not have a dedicated city spi...
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Kapolei follows HRS Sec. 577-16, which bars children under 16 from public places between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. without a parent or guardian; Honolulu has no sep...
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