"Can you please explain what the 500 foot rule for short term rentals, B&B’s and other vacation housing really means?"

West Maui Councilmember Elle Cochran is advocating for an amendment that would crack down on the operators of illegal vacation rentals on Maui.

A new bill was signed into law that puts a cap on the number of Bed and Breakfast establishments allowed in various districts of Maui.  In signing the measure yesterday, Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said she appreciates the cooperative spirit in which the public, council and department staff worked together to address issues surrounding compliance... Read more »