ROH §43-11.4

What the chief engineer must consider for drainage

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When deciding if drainage is good enough, the chief engineer must look at the land's shape, rain, water flow, how land is used, the size of drainage channels and facilities, and past flooding. This section lists the factors to consider.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Considerations

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.

In making a determination as to the adequacy of drainage the chief engineer shall consider topographic conditions, rainfall, runoff, land use, depth and width of drainage channels, size of other drainage facilities, and past history of flooding, including the extent of flooding. )

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

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