ROH §40-2.4
Stream inspection entry rights
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗The city's chief engineer or an authorized worker can enter your property to inspect a stream, but only during reasonable hours and after telling the person in control. During stream cleanup, the city can also access the area to inspect the work.
landowners
The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Right of entry and inspection
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 chief engineer or any authorized employee of the department may, during reasonable hours and upon notification to the person or entity with a right of possession or control over any stream, enter any premises or real property in the discharge of official duties to inspect, investigate, and to ensure such stream is maintained as required in this article. During the maintenance and clearing of any stream and the removal of any debris, vegetation, silt, or other material, the department shall have access thereto for inspection purposes during reasonable hours.
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