Hawaii

Zoning Districts in Honolulu

Browse the zoning districts in Honolulu, HI. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Honolulu divides its land into 15 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.

Zoning Districts

R-3.5

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R-5

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R-7.5

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R-10

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R-20

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A-1

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A-2

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A-3

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B-1

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B-2

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BMX-3

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BMX-4

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I-1

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I-2

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IMX-1

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About Honolulu Zoning

Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Honolulu.

Source: Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 21 (Land Use Ordinance); Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 46-4.5 (Act 232, 2023). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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