ROH §24-10.3
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands land use policy
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section says the northwestern Hawaiian islands are mostly a wildlife refuge run by federal or state governments. The city's policy is to protect the natural environment there, but no special land use rules are set yet.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Land use and urban design principles, standards, and controls
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 northwestern Hawaiian islands are primarily a wildlife refuge under the jurisdiction and administration of the federal or State government, or both. All northwestern Hawaiian islands included within this development plan are included within the State conservation district and designated for preservation of the development plan land use maps. The land use policy of the City and County of Honolulu for the northwestern Hawaiian islands is to protect and preserve the natural environment, including marine life and wildlife resources.
No special provisions with respect to land use and urban design are established at this time.
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