ROH §22-4.1

Builders must put sidewalks and curbs in new residential areas

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗

In new residential neighborhoods, the developer must build sidewalks and curbs on all streets, following city rules. But in special high-end residential zones, the developer can choose whether to build sidewalks.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Requirement of sidewalks and curbs

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.

Notwithstanding any ordinance or regulation to the contrary, sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed by the subdivider along all of the streets of any residential subdivision in the city; provided that the construction of sidewalks in residential subdivisions situated in areas zoned as class “AAAA” residential districts shall be left to the discretion of the subdivider. Such sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed in conformity with the specifications and requirements of the city. )

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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