Haw. Code R. § 15-220-40 - Architectural design

(a) The architectural character of all structures shall blend with the natural environment of the Heeia CDD.

(1) Building materials should be sustainable and responsive to Heeia's tropical climate;

(2) Environmentally sensitive design features should respect the human scale, encourage the use of natural daylight and ventilation, and promote the use of natural resources;

(3) Building colors and surfaces should generally be absorptive rather than reflective;

(4) The building mass should be contained to a minimum footprint required to support the proposed facility and use; and

(5) Pedestrian circulation in and around any facility shall be designed to provide a safe walking environment, especially for accessing parking areas.

(b) Fences, walls, and hedges may be constructed or installed to a height of six feet except where a section herein provides otherwise.

(1) Retaining walls shall be constructed of masonry or stone or other equally durable material.

(c) Lighting:

(1) Lighting sources shall be constructed or installed so that light is aimed downward and does not spill over to abutting properties;

(2) Lighting that is visible from adjacent properties or thoroughfares shall be indirect or incorporate full shield cut-offs; and

(3) Incandescent exterior lights and high-pressure sodium lights are prohibited.

(d) Signage. All signs shall be in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations administered by the city and county of Honolulu, as provided for in the city and county of Honolulu's land use ordinance, as it may be amended from time to time.

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Haw. Code R. § 15-220-40

[Eff 8/9/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp : HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)