This Honolulu Ordinance permits energy-saving rooftop features—such as vented ceilings or louvered skylights—and they may exceed zoning height limits by up to 5 feet, as long as the building is not a detached house or duplex, and the design undergoes review to ensure it is visually appealing and harmonizes with surrounding architecture.
Policy Details:
Locale: City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii [West]
Climate zone: Zone 1A: Very Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Honolulu, Haw., Rev. Ordinances § 21-2.140-1.
