Mililani Town residents must obtain a permit under ROH §10-1.4 before pruning, planting, or removing trees in the public right-of-way, with HOA architectural review often required separately.
ROH §10-1.4 gives the Department of Facility Maintenance authority over public shade trees, hedges, and shrubs and establishes the permit process for private-citizen tree work in the right-of-way. Mililani Town's tree-lined streets feature significant Department-maintained canopy. Homeowners typically need both a city permit and HOA architectural review before touching street trees fronting their parcels. Private-property trees in yards are generally exempt from city permits unless designated under the Exceptional Tree Ordinance, though HOA covenants may still require approval for significant trimming or removal.
City fines and billed replacement costs for unpermitted work; HOAs can add covenant fines and require restoration.
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