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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
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§ 20-2.2 Definitions.
   For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Annunciator. A unit containing two or more identified targets or indicator lamps in which each target or lamp indicates the circuit, condition, and location to be annunciated.
Building Code. Any of the following:
(1)   With respect to an existing hotel building, the provisions of Chapter 16 that were in effect on the date of approval of Ordinance 83-58; or
(2)   With respect to an existing business building, the provisions of Chapter 16 that are in effect on January 1, 2002.*
Building Official. Has the same meaning as defined in § 16-1.1.
Business Building. A building to which both of the following apply:
(1)   At least 50 percent of the building is classified as “group B — business” occupancy by the building official pursuant to the building code; and
(2)   Has floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Existing Business Building. A business building erected before January 1, 2002* or one for which a legal building permit has been issued before that date.
Existing Hotel Building. A hotel building erected before the date of approval of Ordinance 83-58 or one for which a legal building permit was issued before that date.
Guest. A person whose principal place of residence is other than the dwelling or lodging unit rented or hired out, or in instances involving time sharing units occupied, by the person for sleeping purposes.
Guest Room. Any dwelling or lodging unit intended or designed to be rented, or hired out to be occupied, for sleeping purposes by guests, and includes units subject to HRS Chapter 514E (Time Sharing).
Hotel. Any building that has floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the highest grade and that contains dwelling or lodging units, or both, 50 percent or more of which are guest rooms. A hotel license issued pursuant to HRS § 445-92 shall be prima facie evidence that the building licensed is a hotel subject to this article.
(Sec. 19A-2.2, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 20, Art. 2, § 20-2.2) (Am. Ord. 01-53)
Editor’s note:
   *January 1, 2002” is substituted for “the effective date of Ordinance 01-53.”