ROH §22-2.5
Who pays for street lights in a new subdivision
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗The subdivider must pay for the street lighting system and its upkeep, including energy costs, until the city accepts the subdivision roads. The subdivider must also file surety bonds required by another section to ensure these costs are covered.
developers
The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Costs
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) The total cost of the street lighting system and cost of maintenance thereof, including all energy costs up to the date of dedication and acceptance of the subdivision roadways, shall be borne by the subdivider.
(b) In order that the requirements for the energizing of the street lighting system and the payment of the monthly energy consumption costs and the cost of maintenance of such system are fulfilled, the subdivider shall file with the city such surety bonds as are required in § 22-2.6 .
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