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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
PARALLEL REFERENCES
TABLES
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I. Reporting Requirements for Executive Agencies
Reporting Body
Report Subject
Report Recipient
Frequency/Due Date
ROH Citation(s)
I. Reporting Requirements for Executive Agencies
Reporting Body
Report Subject
Report Recipient
Frequency/Due Date
ROH Citation(s)
Applicable Agency
Intergovernmental Agreements and Private Grant Agreements Placing Obligations Upon the Agency
Council
Annually, by September 30
§ 1-8.2(a)
Applicable Agency
Sexual Harassment Investigation Findings and Results
Inspection limited to certain parties
Upon receipt of an informal or formal complaint
§ 1-17.4(c)
and
§ 1-17.4(d)
Applicable Agency
Transfer of Funds Between Activities Under a Certain Threshold
City Clerk
Monthly, within 15 days after the end of the month
§ 2-17.2(c)(1)
Applicable Agency
Transfers Between Characters of Expenditure Within the Same Activity Under a Certain Threshold
City Clerk
Monthly, within 15 days after the end of the month
§ 2-17.2(c)(2)
Applicable Agency
Transfers Between Characters of Expenditure Within the Same Activity for Transit Management Services
City Clerk and Council
Monthly, within 15 days after the end of the month
§ 2-17.2(c)(4)
Applicable Agency
Notice of Bid Results
Council
Upon the agency’s decision not to proceed with a project after receipt of bids that exceed project estimates
§ 2-17.4(a)
Applicable Agency (Director)
Age-Friendly City Program Compliance
Council
Annually; may be part of agency’s annual report required by Charter
§ 2-22.4(a)
Applicable Agency
Seals and Logotypes
City Clerk
Within 30 days of adoption
§ 2-31.1(a)
Applicable Agency (Responsible City Official)
Overt Video Monitoring of Public Activity
Council
Annually, no later than January 15
§ 2-32.3(b)(8)
Applicable Agency
Bullying of Youth
Mayor
Annually, no later than January 1
(as enacted by Ord. 23-1)
Applicable Agency (Appointing Authority)
Actions Related to Violations of Ethics Standards of Conduct
Ethics Commission
Within 15 days after receiving an Ethics Commission advisory opinion and recommendations
§ 3-6.4(e)
Applicable Agency (Officers and Department Heads)
Pertinent and Necessary Reports Related to the Preparation of the Oahu Regional Transportation Plan or Other Planning Documents
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization
Upon request, in a timely and satisfactory manner
§ 4-2.2(a)
Applicable Agency (Director)
Preliminary Report on Proposed Improvement District
Council, applicable neighborhood board
Upon request by Council resolution
§ 14-10.1(a)
and (b)
Applicable Agency (Director)
Final Report on Proposed Improvement District
Council
Upon request by Council resolution
§ 14-10.4(a)(9)
Applicable Agency (Director)
Report on Improvement District Refunding
Council
Upon request by Council resolution
§ 14-13.2(a)(1)
Applicable Agency (Law Enforcement Officer)
Motor Vehicle Accident
Police Department
Within 24 hours after completing the accident investigation
§ 15-5.1(c)
Applicable Agency (to be Designated by the Mayor)
Automated External Defibrillators in City Buildings and Newly Constructed Buildings
Emergency Services Department, Emergency Medical Services Division
Not specified
Applicable Agency
Emergency Repair Projects to Existing Public Utilities
Department of Planning and Permitting
Within three days after the start of the repair project and upon its completion
§ 25-7.1(a)
Applicable Agency
Surplus Real Property
Director of Budget and Fiscal Services
Upon determination that the real property is no longer desired or needed by the agency for its own use
§ 37-1.2(a)
Applicable Agency
Leases to Providers of Housing or Human Services
City Clerk
Following selection of a proposal
§ 38-3.4(d)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Change Orders Exceeding a Certain Threshold
Council
Within 30 days of the approval of the change order or orders
§ 2-4.2(c)(1)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
City-Financed Construction Project Delays
Council
Within 30 days of the completion of a project that was overdue by 90 days or more
§ 2-4.2(c)(2)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
City Fees and Charges Review with Recommendations
Council
Annually, at the same time the annual executive operating and capital budgets are submitted
§ 2-4.2(d)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Employer-Employee Contracts (Forwarded from Individual Agencies)
Council and City Clerk
Annually, within 30 days following the end of the fiscal year
§ 2-30.4(a) and
§ 2-30.4(b)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Seals and Logotypes
Council
Annually, on or before January 1
§ 2-31.1(f)
Budget and Fiscal Services
Special Duty Police Officer Fees
City Clerk
Annually, within 30 days after the first day of each fiscal year
§ 6-44.3(c)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Reserve for Fiscal Stability Fund Expenditures
Council
Within 30 days of the expenditure of any Reserve for Fiscal Stability Fund moneys
§ 6-56.4(b)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Acts and Doings of the Department, Other Matters or Information Regarding Real Property Taxation
Mayor
Annually, and at such other times as the Mayor may require
§ 8-1.3(10)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Real Property Tax Assessment List
City Clerk
Annually, on or before January 31 preceding the tax year
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Net Taxable Real Property Within the City
Council
Annually, on or before February 1 preceding the tax year
§ 8-11.1(e)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Real Property Tax Settlements
City Clerk
Annually, no later than 90 days following the close of the tax year
§ 8-12.14(c)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Suspension of Newsstand Permit Due to Hazardous Conditions
Council
Upon suspension of the permit
§ 13-8.2(g)(3)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Suspension of Public Telephone Enclosure Permit Due to Hazardous Conditions
Council
Upon suspension of the permit
§ 13-8.3(i)(3)
Budget and Fiscal Services
Contracts Relating to the Use of the Ferry System Logo (Requested by the Department of Transportation Services)
City Clerk
Within 30 days of execution of the contract
§ 15B-10.6(b)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Special Improvement District Assessment Collection
The Special Improvement District Board
By a date set in the ordinance establishing the district or in the written agreement between the district board and the City
§ 28-3.4(f)
Budget and Fiscal Services (and Planning and Permitting) (Directors)
Affordable Rental Housing
Council
Every six months following April 21, 2021 (to be repealed May 21, 2024)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Inventory of Surplus Real Property
Such agencies as the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services shall determine
As necessary, upon notification of surplus property from City agencies
§ 37-1.2(b)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Proposed Transfer of Surplus Real Property
Mayor, the neighborhood board of the district in which the subject property is situated, and any abutting property owners
Per proposal, and at least 10 days before the transfer
§ 37-1.2(c)
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Bid to Lease or Rent City Property
City Clerk
Upon completion of the evaluation and selection process
Budget and Fiscal Services (Director)
Leases of City Property to Private Developers
City Clerk
Upon completion of the evaluation and selection process
§ 38-3.3(c)(2)
Community Services
First Source Programs
Council
Quarterly, within 30 working days of the end of each calendar quarter
Community Services (Director)
Grants in Aid Projects
Council
Annually, within one month of the end of the fiscal year
Community Services (Director)
Enterprise Zones Status
Council
Annually, by June 30
§ 31-1.3(b)(2)
Corporation Counsel
Settlements Requiring Payments of $5,000 or Less
Council
Quarterly, within 15 days after the end of each quarter
§ 2-3.1(4)(A)
Corporation Counsel
Report of Decisions/Outcomes of Litigation
Mayor and Council
Upon the conclusion of the litigation
§ 2-3.1(5)(A)
Corporation Counsel
Pending City Litigation
Mayor and Council
Annually, by January 15
§ 2-3.1(5)(B)
Corporation Counsel
Settlement of Land Acquisitions and Eminent Domain Actions
Council
Quarterly, within 15 days after the end of each quarter
§ 2-3.1(8)
Corporation Counsel
Billings of Fees to Private Attorneys
Council
Prior to making payment
§ 2-26.4(b)
Corporation Counsel
Cases Requiring Private Attorneys as Special Counsel under Charter §5-204.3
Council
Quarterly
Customer Services (Officer or Employee)
Removal of Vehicle with Unknown Ownership
Director of Customer Services
Immediately, if vehicle is not returned to the owner within a period of three days after the removal of the vehicle
§ 15-13.9(c)
Design and Construction (and Facility Maintenance, Planning and Permitting, and Transportation Services) (Directors)
Complete Streets—Compliance with Complete Streets Policy and Principles; Report of Agency’s Performance Under Measurable Performance Standards
Council
Annually, by December 31; may be part of agency’s annual report required by Charter
Enterprise Services (Director)
Events Co-Promoted by the Department and/or Promoter
Council
Annually, within 30 days of end of the fiscal year just ended
Environmental Services
Revised 10-Year Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan and Interim Status Report
Council, State Department of Health
Once every 10 years; an interim status report on the implementation of a revised plan shall be submitted five years after every submission of a revised plan
Environmental Services
Sewer Service Charge Rate
All Users of the Public Sewer System
Annually
§ 43-6.3(c)
Facility Maintenance (Automotive Equipment Service Division)
Automotive Equipment, Stock Accidents or Apparent Abuse
Appropriate Department of Facility Maintenance Division Chief, Chief Engineer of the Department of Facility Maintenance, and Mayor
As necessary
§ 2-8.1(a)(5)
Facility Maintenance (Automotive Equipment Service Division)
Affairs of the Division, Including Automotive Equipment Work Done, Equipment and Stock, Purchases and Disposal of Equipment
Chief Engineer of the Department of Facility Maintenance and Council
Quarterly, not later than the 15th day following close of each quarter
§ 2-8.1(a)(9)
Facility Maintenance (Chief Engineer)
Levy of Annual Assessments for Maintenance Districts
Council
At least 90 days before the end of the preceding assessment year
§ 14-16.9(a)
Facility Maintenance (and Design and Construction, Planning and Permitting, and Transportation Services) (Directors)
Complete Streets—Compliance with Complete Streets Policy and Principles; Report of Agency’s Performance Under Measurable Performance Standards
Council
Annually, by December 31; may be part of agency’s annual report required by Charter
Facility Maintenance (Chief Engineer)
Proposed Community Facilities District Evaluation
Council
Upon request, at least 10 days before the public hearing on the proposed district
Facility Maintenance (Chief Engineer)
Status of City-Owned Stream Inspections
Public (Post on the Department Website)
Annually
§ 40-2.3(c)
Fire (Chief)
Fire Losses
Mayor
Periodically
§ 2-11.1(1)
Fire (Chief, as the Head of the Authority Having Jurisdiction)
Appeals Filed for Final Building Fire and Life Safety Evaluation Score and the Resulting Fire Safety Requirements for the Building
Council
Annually
§ 20-1.1(15)
Managing Director
Age-Friendly City Program Efforts
Public
Not specified
§ 2-22.4(b)
Mayor
Absence of the Mayor
Council and City Clerk
Before any anticipated absence and as soon as is practicable due to an unanticipated emergency
Mayor
Creation of Temporary Positions
Council
As position is needed due to an unforeseen or emergency circumstance
§ 2-17.2(a)
Mayor
Temporary Transfers of Positions
City Clerk
Quarterly
§ 2-17.2(b)(1)
Mayor
Line-Item Budget Details
Council
Annually, at the same time as submittal of annual executive budget to the Council
§ 2-18.6(a) and
§ 2-18.6(b)
Mayor
Vacant Positions in the Executive Branch
Council
Annually, within five days of submittal of annual executive budget to the Council
Mayor (Mayor’s Designated Volunteer Services Program Coordinator)
Volunteer Services Program
Council
Annually
§ 2-27.3(c)(7)
Mayor (Mayor’s Designated Arts Coordinator)
City Art Inspections and Inventories Conducted
City Clerk
Biennially
§ 3-2.8(a)(3)
Mayor (Mayor’s Designated Arts Coordinator)
City Art Inspection, Inventory, and Maintenance Program and Funding
Mayor and Council
Annually, by March 1
§ 3-2.8(b)
Mayor
Notice of Removal or Conditional Retention of a Board, Commission, or Committee Member
Member, Chair of the Board, Commission, or Committee, and Council
Upon decision not to retain the member unconditionally
§ 3-9.6(f),
§ 3-9.6g), and
§ 3-9.6(j)
Mayor
Recommendations Related to Hawaii or National Registers of Historic Places Nominations
State Historic Preservation Officer
Within 15 days after receiving evaluation report from the Oahu Historic Preservation Commission related to nominations to Hawaii or National Register of Historic Places
§ 3-10.9(e)
Mayor
Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund
Council
Annually, within 15 days of submittal of annual executive budget documents to the Council
Mayor
Affordable Housing Fund
Council
Annually, within 15 days of submittal of annual executive budget documents to the Council
Mayor
Acts, Doings, and Administration of the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Other Matters or Information Regarding Real Property Taxation
Council
Annually, within 30 days of receipt from the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
§ 8-1.3(10)
Mayor
Activities of the City in Promoting the Expansion of Child Care Services
City Clerk
Annually, no later than 180 days after the close of the fiscal year; part of the annual report required by Charter §13-104
§ 11-1.1(13)
Mayor
Planning Commission’s Recommendations Re Applications for Establishing or Amending Special District, Amending LUO, or Zone Changes
Council
Per proposal, within 30 days of receipt from the Planning Commission
§ 21-2.70(b)(1)(A) and
§ 21-2.70(b)(1)(C)
Mayor
Inventory of Official Names of Parks, Sites, Facilities, and Memorials (including statues and busts)
Municipal Reference and Records Center
Updated annually
Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Long-Term Disaster Recovery Plan
Mayor and Council
Within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022; must be reviewed annually and updated every five years thereafter
Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Progress in Meeting Emissions Reductions Targets and Implementing Strategies Identified in the Climate Action Plan
 
Council
Annually; may be included in the annual sustainability report
§ 2-10.12(c)(1)
Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Climate Action Plan Update
Council
Within 120 days following the end of the year the climate action plan is updated (updated every five years, starting no later than 2025)
§ 2-10.12(c)(2)
and
§ 2-10.12(c)(3)
Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Compliance with the One Water Climate Resiliency Policy
Council
Annually, within 120 days following the end of each calendar year; may be included in the annual sustainability report
§ 2-10.13(b)(7)
Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Visitor Industry Sustainability Progress
Not Specified
Annually, within 120 days following the end of each calendar year; may be included in the annual sustainability report
§ 2-10.14(a)
Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
Sustainability Report (Energy Usage, City Facilities’ Benchmarked Data, Water Usage, etc.)
Mayor and Council
Annually
§ 2-10.15 
(and § 2-10.3,
§ 2-10.4(c),
§ 2-10.6, and
§ 2-10.10(b)(6))
Parks and Recreation (Director)
Park Land Acquisitions
Council
Prior to inclusion of funding for acquisition in the executive capital budget
§ 2-18.8(a)
Parks and Recreation (Director)
Proposed Fees at Recreational Facilities
All Duly Constituted Park Advisory Organizations
Before establishing the fees
§ 10-2.9(a)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Council-Initiated Proposals to Revise or Amend the General Plan, Development Plan, or Zoning Ordinances
Planning Commission
Per proposal, within 270 days of the adoption of the Council resolution initiating the proposal
§ 2-24.4(a)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Council-Initiated Proposals to Revise or Amend the Subdivision Ordinance
Council
Per proposal, within 270 days of the adoption of the Council resolution initiating the proposal
§ 2-24.4(b)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Work of the Department, Including a Summary of Recommended Amendments to the Building Code and Other Related Ordinances During Preceding Year
Mayor
Annually
§ 2-24.16(b)(1)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Any Subject
Mayor
Upon request
§ 2-24.16(b)(1)
Planning and Permitting
Administrative Deletion of any Public Infrastructure Map Symbol
Council
Upon deletion
§ 4-8.2(b)
Planning and Permitting
Recommendations Related to Council-Initiated Proposed Revisions to the Public Infrastructure Map
Council
Within 75 days following introduction of the Council- proposed resolution
§ 4-8.2(d)
Planning and Permitting (or Design and Construction) (Director)
Preliminary Report on Proposed Improvement District
Council and Neighborhood Board(s) for the area included within the proposed improvement district
Upon request by Council resolution
§ 14-10.1(a) and
§ 14-10.1(b)
Planning and Permitting (or Design and Construction) (Director)
Final Report on Proposed Improvement District
Council
Upon request by Council resolution
§ 14-10.4(a)
Planning and Permitting (or Design and Construction) (Director)
Report on Improvement District Refunding
Council
Upon request by Council resolution
Planning and Permitting (and Design and Construction, Facility Maintenance, and Transportation Services) (Directors)
Complete Streets- Compliance with Complete Streets Policy and Principles; Annual Reports of Agency’s Performance Under Measurable Performance Standards
Council
Annually, by December 31; may be part of agency’s annual report required by Charter
Planning and Permitting (Building Official)
Notice of Order Issued to Contractors
State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Upon issuance of a Notice of Order
§ 16-10.4(d)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Notice of Violation with an Order to Stop Work
Chief of Police
Concurrently with the issuance of the notice to the responsible person, firm, or corporation
§ 18A-4.2(c)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Application for a Plan Review Use
Council
Within 90 days after Director’s acceptance of completed application
§ 21-2.40-2(c)(7)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Application for Establishment of or Amendment to a Special District (Major), a Zone Change, or a Major Permit Regarding Downtown Heights in excess of 350 ft.
Planning Commission
Within 90 days after Director’s acceptance of completed application, if not denied
§ 21-2.40-2(c)(8)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Status of Compliance with Unilateral Agreement Conditions— Conditional Zoning Agreements
 
Council
Annually
§ 21-2.80(e)(3)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Planned Development- Resort, -Apartment, -Transit, and Interim Transit Projects.
Council
Per proposal, upon conclusion of the public hearing and not more than 80 days after acceptance of the application
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Design Guidebook for the Waikiki Special District
Council
Before making the guidebook or any revisions thereof available to the public
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Proposed Extensions for a Planned Development-Resort or Planned Development- Apartment Project
Council
Per proposal, upon request by the applicant
§ 21-9.80-4(d)(4)(E)(ii)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Proposed Extensions for an Interim Planned Development-Transit Project
Council
Per proposal, upon request by the applicant
§ 21-9.100-5(i)(2)(B) and
§ 21-9.100-5(i)(4)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Proposed Extensions for a Planned Development- Transit Project
Council
Per proposal, upon request by the applicant
§ 21-9.100-10(h)(2)(B) and
§ 21-9.100-10(h)(2)(E)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
State Land Use District Boundary Amendment Petition and Public Hearing Notice
State Land Use Commission and State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
Per petition
§ 23-1.4(a)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
State Land Use District Boundary Amendment Approvals
State Land Use Commission and State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
Within 60 days of the effective date of the ordinance enacting the boundary amendment
Planning and Permitting
Consistency of Proposed Development Plan Amendment with the General Plan and the applicable Development Plan
Council (through the Planning Commission)
Per proposal
§ 24-1.2(d) (Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area)
Planning and Permitting
Consistency of Proposed Amendment to Development Plan Common Provisions or Special Provisions of any Development Plan with the General Plan and Other Development Plan Provisions
Council (through the Planning Commission)
Per proposal
§ 24-1.2(e)
(Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area)
Planning and Permitting
Public Facility Proposal Sequencing Guidelines
Line Departments and Council
Annually, by July 15 (for following year’s CIP budget)
§ 24-1.9(c)(1)
(Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Proposed Amendments to Development Plans and Approvals of Amendment Withdrawals
Council
Annually, not later than July 1
§ 24-1.12(c)(5)(C)
(Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Development Plan Amendment Recommendations (Independent Consideration)
Planning Commission
Per proposal, within 90 days of the date of filing of a completed application
§ 24-1.12(c)(6)(A)
(Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Status of Development Plans
Council
Annually, by September 1
§ 24-1.13(a)
(Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area)
Planning and Permitting (Director)
Conditions of the City and the City’s Regulatory System and Capital Improvement Program
Council
Biennially (oddyears), byDecember31
§ 24-1.13(b)
(Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area)
Planning and Permitting (with Budget and Fiscal Services) (Directors)
Review of Capital Improvement Program Projects for Compliance with the General Plan, Development Plans, Special Area Plan Provisions, and Functional Plans
Council
Annually
§ 24-2.9,
§ 24-3.8,
§ 24-4.9,
§ 24-5.9,
§ 24-6.8,
§ 24-7.9,
§ 24-8.8, and
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the Primary Urban Center Development Plan
Council
Every five years after June 21, 2004
§ 24-2.10(a)
Planning and Permitting
City’s Achievements and Progress in Fulfilling the Vision of the Primary Urban Center Development Plan
Council
Biennially; as part of the biennial report required by Charter § 6-1510.4
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the Ewa Development Plan
Council
Every five years after the plan’s adoption
§ 24-3.9(a)
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the East Honolulu Development Plan
 
Council
Every five years after July 27, 1999
§ 24-4.10(a)
Planning and Permitting
City’s Achievements and Progress in Fulfilling the Vision of the East Honolulu Development Plan
Council
Biennially; as part of the biennial report required by Charter § 6-1510.4
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the Central Oahu Sustainable Communities Plan
Council
Every five years after February 18, 2003
§ 24-5.10(a)
Planning and Permitting
City’s Achievements and Progress in Fulfilling the Vision of the Central Oahu Sustainable Communities Plan
Council
Biennially; as part of the biennial report required by Charter § 6-1510.4
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the Koolau Poko Sustainable Communities Plan
Council
Every five years after the plan’s adoption
§ 24-6.9(a)
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the Koolau Loa Sustainable Communities Plan
Council
Every five years after February 14, 2000
§ 24-7.10(a)
Planning and Permitting
City’s Achievements and Progress in Fulfilling the Vision of the Koolau Loa Sustainable Communities Plan
Council
Biennially; as part of the biennial report required by Charter § 6-1510.4
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan
Council
Every five years after the plan’s adoption
§ 24-8.9(a)
Planning and Permitting
Comprehensive Review of the Waianae Sustainable Communities Plan
Council
Every five years after the plan’s adoption
Planning and Permitting
Special Management Area Use Permit Findings and Recommendations
Council
Per special management area use permit application, within 20 working days of the close of the public hearing or within 10 working days of either the issuance of the finding of no significant impact or the acceptance of a final environmental impact statement
Planning and Permitting
Involuntary Revocation or Modification of a Special Management Area Use Permit Initiated by the Department
Council
Within 30 calendar days of the close of the public hearing
§ 25-9.6(c)(6)
Planning and Permitting
Council-Initiated Revocation or Modification of a Special Management Area Use Permit
Council
Within 30 calendar days of the close of the public hearing
§ 25-9.6(d)(6)
Planning and Permitting (and Budget and Fiscal Services) (Directors)
Affordable Rental Housing
Council
Every six months following April 21, 2021 (to be repealed May 21, 2024)
Police
Dog Bite Incidents (Forwarded From Medical Service Providers and Veterinarians)
Animal Control Contractor
Per incident
§ 12-7.8(c)
Police
Statistical Information on the Number and Circumstances of Traffic Accidents
Not specified (HPD “shall publish”)
Annually or at more frequent intervals
Police (Chief)
Accident Reports
Department of Transportation Services
Within 48 hours of filing accident reports
Police (Officer)
Dangerous Vehicles Near a Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, Secondary, or High School
Department of Customer Services
Upon determination of the dangerous vehicle in the prohibited location
§ 15-13.15(b)
Police
Vehicles with Unknown Owners Removed from Property
Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
In the event the vehicle is not returned to the owner within a period of three days
§ 15A-5.6(e)
Police (Officer Assigned to Provide Escort Service for Building Relocation)
Damage Sustained During Building Relocation
The Building Official
Upon any damage to property resulting from the moving of any building or structure
§ 16-2.6(b)
Police (Officer at the Scene)
False Alarm
Permittee or alarm user
Upon the determination that the activated alarm system was a false alarm
§ 40-9.4(b)
Prosecuting Attorney
Copy of the Adopted Seal and Motto
City Clerk
Upon adoption of seal and motto
Transportation Services (Director)
Revisions to the Bikeway System and Master Plan
Council
At least every five years
§ 2-12.1(4)
Transportation Services (and Design and Construction, Facility Maintenance, and Planning and Permitting) (Directors)
Complete Streets—Compliance with Complete Streets Policy and Principles; Annual Reports of Agency’s Performance Under Measurable Performance Standards
Council
Annually, by December 31; may be part of agency’s annual report required by Charter
Transportation Services (Director)
Traffic Control Devices Schedule
City Clerk and Publish in a Daily Newspaper
Upon the amendment of an existing schedule or adoption of an additional schedule
§ 15-3.1(a)(2)(C) and
§ 15-3.1(c)
Transportation Services (Director)
Car-Sharing Report on Department’s Efforts Demonstrating Interaction and Solicitation of Community Input
Council
No less than 30 days before the assignment of the first stall in a City-controlled public off-street parking facility reserved for a car-sharing organization or the assignment of the first on-street parking stall reserved for such organization, whichever occurs first
§ 15-28.1(c)
Transportation Services (Director)
Car-Sharing Program
Council
Annually, no later than 120 days after the end of the calendar year
§ 15-28.4(d)
Transportation Services (Director)
Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) Program
Council
Upon the establishment, expansion, reduction, modification, or dissolution of an existing RPZ
§ 15-30.3(d)(2)(A)
Transportation Services
Public Transit Promotional or Demonstration Project
Council
Within 60 days of the completion of the promotional or demonstration project
§ 15B-2.6(c)
Transportation Services
Student Transit Pass Program
Council
Annually, no later than 60 days after the end of the scheduled end of the academic program year
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Added by Ord. 23-7; Am. Ords. 24-6, 24-17)
 
II. Reporting Requirements for Legislative Agencies
Reporting Body
Report Subject
Report Recipient
Frequency/Due Date
ROH Citation(s)
Council
Sexual Harassment Investigation Findings and Results
Inspection Limited to Certain Parties
Within 10 working days of receipt of an informal or formal complaint, unless extended
§ 1-17.5(c) and
§ 1-17.5(d)
Council
Actions Related to Violations of Ethics Standards of Conduct
Ethics Commission
Within 15 days after receiving an Ethics Commission advisory opinion and recommendations
§ 3-6.4(e)
Council
Tax Rate or Rates Set for a Tax Year
Director of Budget and Fiscal Services
Before the commencement of the tax year
§ 8-11.1(d)
Council
Surplus Real Property
Director of Budget and Fiscal Services
Upon determination that real property under Council jurisdiction or control is no longer desired or needed by the agency for its own use
§ 37-1.2(a)
 
(Added by Ord. 23-7)
III. Reporting Requirements for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Reporting Body
Report Subject
Report Recipient
Frequency/Due Date
ROH Citation(s)
III. Reporting Requirements for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Reporting Body
Report Subject
Report Recipient
Frequency/Due Date
ROH Citation(s)
Applicable Board, Commission, or Committee
Expiration of a Member’s Appointed Term
Mayor and Council
No later than 90 days before the expiration of a member’s appointed term
§ 3-9.2(b)(1)
Applicable Board, Commission, or Committee (Chair)
Notice of Member’s Failure to Attend Meetings
Mayor; may also be provided to director or agency head of the agency to which the Board, Commission, or Committee is Attached
Upon board member’s failure to attend scheduled meetings or failure to provide to the chair a certification of participation in Sunshine Law training
§ 3-9.6(a);
§ 3-9.6(b); and
§ 3-9.6(h)
Applicable Board or Commission
Review of City Boards and Commissions
Council
No later than January 31 of each calendar year the board or commission is scheduled for review pursuant to § 3-15.3
§ 3-15.4(a)
Ethics Commission
Suspected Violations of Law
Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities
As appropriate
§ 3-13.7(5)
Grants in Aid Advisory Commission
Grants in Aid Funding Recommendations
Council
Annually, by March4
§ 6-52.4(c)
Oahu Historic Preservation Commission
State of Historic Preservation in the City
Not Specified
Annually
§ 3-10.7(16)
Oahu Historic Preservation Commission
Evaluation of Hawaii or National Registers of Historic Places Nominations
Mayor
Within 45 days after receiving notice from the State historic preservation officer
§ 3-10.9(e)
Planning Commission
Recommendations forCouncil-Initiated Proposals to Revise or Amend the General Plan, Any Development Plan, or a Zoning Ordinance
Council (through the Mayor)
Per proposal, within 30 days of the close of the public hearing; Mayor to submit to the Council within 30 days of receipt from the Planning Commission
§ 2-24.5(b)
Planning Commission
Recommendations forApplications for Establishing or Amending a Special District, amending the Land Use Ordinance, or a Zone Change
Council (through the Mayor)
Per proposal; Mayor to submit to the Council within 30 days of receipt from the Planning Commission
§ 21-2.70(b)(1)(A) and
§ 21-2.70(b)(1)(C)
Planning Commission
Findings and Recommendations for Proposed Amendments to Development Plans
Council (through the Mayor)
Per proposal; annual amendment review to be transmitted in time to be reviewed by the Council by October 1 of the year covered by that annual amendment review. (Chapter 24, Article 1, applies only to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Development Plan Area.)
§ 24-1.12(c)(5)(D)
Rate Commission
Member’s Temporary Inability to Serve
Appointing Authority
When the commission finds that a member cannot serve temporarily because of illness, incapacity, or absence
§ 3-11.4(a)
Real Property Tax Boards of Review
Work of the Boards of Review
Mayor, Council, and Director of Budget and Fiscal Services
Annually, after completion of tax appeals for the current year
§ 8-12.7(f)
Salary Commission
Recommended Salaries and Findings of Fact
Mayor and Council
Annually (per Charter § 3-122), no later than the first day of May
Special Assessment District Association Board of Directors
Anticipated Surplus or Deficit from Previous Special Assessment Year and Any Proposed New Rate or Method of Special Assessment
Council
Annually per date set in ordinance, or if none set, 30 days prior to start of new assessment year.
§ 28-3.2(a)
 
(Added by Ord. 23-7)
 
IV. Reporting Requirements for Semi-Autonomous Agencies
Reporting Body
Report Subject
Report Recipient
Frequency/Due Date
ROH Citation(s)
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (Board of Directors)
HART Costs, Accounting, Capital Improvements, and Invoices.
Mayor and Council
Annually, as required by Charter § 17-104(k)
§ 6-60.2(c)
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation
Surplus Real Property
Director of Budget and Fiscal Services
Upon determination that the real property is no longer desired or needed by the agency for its own use
§ 37-1.2(a)
 
(Added by Ord. 23-7)
 
V. Reporting Requirements for City Contractors
Reporting Body
Report Subject
Report Recipient
Frequency/Due Date
ROH Citation(s)
Animal Control Contractor
Activities and Operations Relating to the Impounding of Stray Dogs and Cats
Department of Customer Services and Council
Annually, within one month after the end of the fiscal year
Animal Control Contractor
Activities and Operations Relating to the Enforcement of Animal Nuisances
Mayor and Council
Annually, within one month after the end of the fiscal year
Animal Control Contractor
Dangerous Dog Determination
Not specified
Per incident
§ 12-7.8(c)
 
(Added by Ord. 23-7)