ROH §12-2.5
Special requirements for farm animals, bees, dogs, chickens, and peafowl
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This rule sets limits and placement rules for certain animals on your property. It covers where farm animal pens and beehives can go, how many hives, dogs, chickens, and peafowl you may keep, and basic beehive care. Follow the distance and number limits listed below.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Special requirements
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) Farm animals. Enclosures for farm animals shall not be located within 300 feet of any property line.
(b) Honeybees. There shall be no more than eight honeybee hives per zoning lot and the keeping of honeybees shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) Colonies shall be maintained in movable frame hives, constructed to meet the specifications for “beehives” set by the American Beekeepers Federation;
(2) Hives shall be properly shaded from adjacent night lighting on adjoining properties; and
(3) Hives shall not be located within 25 feet of any property line, public street, sidewalk, or alley, except:
(A) When situated behind a solid fence or hedge at least 6 feet in height, parallel to the property line, and extending at least 15 feet beyond the hive in both directions; or
(B) When located at least 8 feet or more above adjacent ground level.
(c) Dogs. The number, four months of age or older, shall not exceed 10 per household.
(d) Chickens and peafowl. The number of chickens or peafowl shall not exceed two per household.
Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.
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