Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker

Honolulu BMP to Use Pervious Materials

Honolulu’s Stormwater Best Management Practices Guide recommends using pervious materials like turf blocks, crushed stone, and pervious concrete to reduce runoff by allowing water to infiltrate, thereby decreasing the need for stormwater treatment.

Policy Details:

Locale: City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii [West]
Climate zone: Zone 1A: Very Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Permeable Pavement , Pavement, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code, Manuals and Guidance

Citation:

City & Cnty. of Honolulu, Storm Water Quality Planning for New Development and Redevelopment § 3.2.5.