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Honolulu, HI Code of Ordinances
THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU
TITLE I: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: THE MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES - ADDITIONAL POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS
CHAPTER 3: ADDITIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 4: ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL AND LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES
CHAPTER 5: SALARIES, EMPLOYMENT, AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND NON-CIVIL-SERVICE OFFICERS
TITLE II: TAXATION AND FINANCES
CHAPTER 6: FUNDS, FEES, AND LOAN PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 7: RESERVED
CHAPTER 8: REAL PROPERTY TAX
CHAPTER 8A: TAXATION OF TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS
TITLE III: MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9: BOTANICAL GARDENS
CHAPTER 10: PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
CHAPTER 11: CHILD CARE
CHAPTER 12: ANIMALS AND FOWLS
CHAPTER 13: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, MALLS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
CHAPTER 14: PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE
TITLE IV: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 15: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 15A: REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES
CHAPTER 15B: PUBLIC TRANSIT
TITLE V: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES
CHAPTER 16: BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 16A: HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 16B: BUILDING ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
CHAPTER 16C: BUILDING MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 17: ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 18: FEES AND PERMITS FOR BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND SIDEWALK CODES
CHAPTER 18A: GRADING, SOIL EROSION, AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 19: PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 20: FIRE CODE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
TITLE VI: LAND USE
CHAPTER 21: LAND USE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 21A: FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
CHAPTER 22: SUBDIVISION OF LAND
CHAPTER 23: STATE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
CHAPTER 24: DEVELOPMENT PLANS
CHAPTER 25: SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS
CHAPTER 26: SHORELINE SETBACKS
CHAPTER 27: COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 28: SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 29: AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 30: WATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 31: COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 32: AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING
CHAPTER 33: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 33A: IMPACT FEES FOR TRAFFIC AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN EWA
TITLE VII: BUSINESS
CHAPTER 34: REGULATION OF BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 35: INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS TO CREATE NEW JOBS
CHAPTER 36: COMMON CARRIERS
TITLE VIII: PROPERTY
CHAPTER 37: REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
CHAPTER 38: LEASE AND RENTAL OF CITY REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING FEES
CHAPTER 39: MAXIMUM ANNUAL RENEGOTIATED LEASE RENT
CHAPTER 40: OFFENSES RELATING TO PROPERTY
TITLE IX: PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 41: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 42: COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE
CHAPTER 43: SEWERS, DRAINAGE, AND CESSPOOLS
PARALLEL REFERENCES
TABLES
ARTICLE 2: DEFINITIONS
Sections
   15-2.1   Definition of words and phrases
   15-2.2   Abandoned vehicle
   15-2.3   Anti-speed bump
   15-2.4   Authorized vehicle
   15-2.5   Bikeway
   15-2.6   Curb loading zone—Tow-away zone
   15-2.7   Explosives—Flammable substances
   15-2.8   Gross weight
   15-2.9   Mail box
   15-2.10   Merging traffic
   15-2.11   Mobility-handicapped passenger—Special transit service vehicle
   15-2.12   Muffler
   15-2.13   Noise, excessive or unusual
   15-2.14   Official time standard
   15-2.15   Parade
   15-2.16   Parking meter
   15-2.17   Peak traffic hours
   15-2.18   Curb ramp
   15-2.19   Public holiday
   15-2.20   Safety glass
   15-2.21   School—School zone
   15-2.22   Stop line
   15-2.23   Streets and related terms
   15-2.24   Tire
   15-2.25   Tractor
   15-2.26   Traffic control device
   15-2.27   Traffic violations bureau
   15-2.28   Trailer
   15-2.29   Vehicles and related terms
   15-2.30   Yield right-of-way
   15-2.31   Bicycle corral
   15-2.32   Parklet
   15-2.33   Bicycle and related terms