ROH §22-9.4

Rules for putting up permanent memorials in city parks

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This section says the city can put up permanent statues, busts, or other memorials in city parks, sites, and facilities, and can accept donations for them. It lists the reasons a memorial may be allowed, such as honoring people or groups connected to the place, or significant events. The section only sets these rules; it does not explain the full approval process.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Memorials

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 city shall erect, install, and accept donations for permanent statues, busts, or other memorials in accordance with requirements set forth in this section. (b) Permanent statues, busts, or other memorials may be erected, placed, or installed in city parks, sites, and facilities to honor: (1) Persons or groups that have a significant association with the park, site, or facility; (2) Persons or groups for which a park, site, or facility has been named; (3) A belief, ideal, concept, or historical event of significance to the community, city, State, nation, or world; (4) A historical event of significance to the park, site, or facility; (5) A person or group which has contributed significantly to the park, site, or facility; (6) A person or group which has achieved significant recognition historically on the city, State, national, or international level; or (7) A person or group which has been honored for service with the armed forces of the United States of America.

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

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