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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 3: ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
   21-3.10   Zoning district classifications and map designations
   21-3.20   Zoning precinct classifications and map designations
   21-3.30   Zoning maps and interpretations
   21-3.40   Preservation districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.40-1   Preservation uses and development standards
   21-3.50   Agricultural districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.50-1   Agricultural clusters
   21-3.50-2   Agricultural cluster—Site standards
   21-3.50-3   Agricultural cluster—Application requirements
   21-3.50-4   Agricultural uses and development standards
   21-3.60   Country district—Purpose and intent
   21-3.60-1   Country clusters
   21-3.60-2   Country cluster—Site standards
   21-3.60-3   Country cluster—Application requirements
   21-3.60-4   Country uses and development standards
   21-3.70   Residential districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.70-1   Residential uses and development standards
   21-3.80   Apartment districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.80-1   Apartment district uses and development standards
   21-3.90   Apartment mixed-use districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.90-1   Apartment mixed-use district uses and development standards
   21-3.100   Resort district—Purpose and intent
   21-3.100-1   Resort uses and development standards
   21-3.110   Business districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.110-1   Business uses and development standards
   21-3.120   Business mixed-use districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.120-1   BMX-4 business mixed-use special height controls
   21-3.120-2   Business mixed-use district uses and development standards
   21-3.130   Industrial districts—Purpose and intent
   21-3.130-1   Industrial uses and development standards
   21-3.140   Industrial-commercial mixed-use district—Purpose and intent
   21-3.140-1   Industrial-commercial mixed-use district uses and development standards
Figures
   21-3.1   Height Setbacks (P-2, Agricultural and Country Districts)
   21-3.2   Heights on Sloping Lots (Country District)
   21-3.3   A-2, A-3, AMX-2, AMX-3 District Height Setback
   21-3.4   Resort District Height Setback
   21-3.5   Transitional Heights (Business, BMX, IMX and All Industrial Districts)
   21-3.6   Front Yards (B-2, BMX-3, BMX-4, IMX and All Industrial Districts)
   21-3.7   Street Setbacks (B-2, BMX-3, I-2, I-3 and IMX Districts)
   21-3.8   Front Yard BMX-4 District
   21-3.9   65-Degree Angle Height Limit (BMX-4 District)
   21-3.10   Height Measurement in Residential Districts
Tables
   21-3   Master Use Table
   21-3.1   P-2, Agricultural and Country Districts Development Standards
   21-3.2   Residential Districts Development Standards
   21-3.3   Apartment and Apartment Mixed-Use Districts Development Standards
   21-3.4   Resort, Business and Business Mixed-Use Districts Development Standards
   21-3.5   Industrial and Industrial Mixed-Use Districts Development Standards