Honolulu’s Stormwater Best Management Practices Guide emphasizes preserving natural areas, soils, and vegetation to maintain predevelopment hydrology and reduce runoff. Key practices include protecting wetlands, riparian buffers, slopes, and mature trees, while limiting soil disturbance and construction near sensitive areas and stream corridors.
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Policy Details:
Locale: City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii [West]
Climate zone: Zone 1A: Very Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Citation:
City & Cnty. of Honolulu, Storm Water Quality Planning for New Development and Redevelopment § 3.2.1
