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Honolulu Green Roof Requirements

This Honolulu Ordinance requires that green roofs have a slope no greater than 20 percent, at least 2 inches of soil media, and at least 2 inches of drainage layer.

Link:

  • Honolulu, Haw., Dep’t of Plan. & Permitting, Rules Relating to Water Quality § 20-3-61(a)(1) (July 2024).

Policy Details:

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

Citation:

Honolulu, Haw., Dep’t of Plan. & Permitting, Rules Relating to Water Quality § 20-3-61(a)(1) (July 2024).

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