ROH §43-11.19

Drainage facilities at the shoreline

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This section says that drainage facilities reaching the shoreline may be regulated by state law. If so, the chief engineer cannot approve construction plans until the right state agency approves them first. It is a short procedural rule about getting approvals.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Provisions subject to State statutes

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) Any drainage facility, open drainway or other similar facility that extends to the shoreline may be subject to HRS Chapter 205A, Part III. (b) In such case, approval of the appropriate agency is required before approval of any construction plans may be granted by the chief engineer. )

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

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