ROH §24-1.6

Historic places must be protected in city actions

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This section says the city must protect and promote historic places, including those on national and Hawaii registers. City actions must allow their continued use and preservation. New buildings next to historic sites must fit in with them.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Identification of areas, sites, and structures of historical significance

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.

The principal areas, sites, and structures of historical, archaeological, or architectural significance include but are not limited to those registered under the national and Hawaii registers of historic places, as amended. The continued use, enhancement, or preservation of such areas, sites, and structures shall be incorporated or promoted in any applicable action by the city. Such actions shall be permitted in all areas designated for any use on the land use map. Adjacent development shall complement registered properties with appropriate building facades, setbacks, scale, heights, and compatible uses. )

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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