#Maui County Department of Planning
Maui Planning Commission defers consideration of larger ʻohana homes to build housing inventory
The Maui Planning Commission deferred consideration Tuesday of a draft bill to increase the allowable size of accessory dwelling units, also known as ʻohana homes, on smaller lots, a move intended to help address Maui County’s critical housing shortage. Commissioners ran out of time Tuesday after a nearly eight-hour, granular-level review of another agenda item, a special […]
Lahaina housing: Former tenants eager to return, daunted by four-year wait
Former residents of the Lahaina Surf and Front Street Apartments — destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires — cheered when they were reassured that both affordable housing complexes would be rebuilt and that they, as residents at the time of the fires, would be given priority to return to redeveloped homes.
Community input sought to identify parcels for designation as Important Agricultural Lands
“Agriculture has always been a big part of our heritage throughout Maui County,” said Mayor Michael Victorino. “Identifying and designating Important Agricultural Lands are important steps toward realizing plans for a more self-reliant and diverse economy.”
Department of Planning offices to close for renovations, Jan. 6-7
The Maui County Planning Department closes its offices on the third floor of One Main Plaza, Suites 315 and 335, from Thursday, Jan. 6 to Friday, Jan. 7.
South Maui Housing Town Hall, July 13
The panel will explore the issue of housing in South Maui as part of the South Maui Community Plan update. Panelists will address homelessness, affordable and attainable housing, and potential innovative solutions to housing issues, including smart growth and transit-oriented development.
Maui County Council Approves Resolution For Planning Department Assessment
The Maui County Council today approved a proposed resolution that authorizes the Council Chair or County Auditor to execute a contract for an assessment of the Department of Planning’s Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division.
Maui County GIS Land Use Maps Now Available to the Public
Maui County’s Department of Planning launched a publicly accessible and interactive “Land Use Viewer” for visualizing various Maui County land use datasets.
Public Meetings to Discuss Rules for Shoreline Development
The Department of Planning will be holding a series of meetings on proposed special management area and shoreline rule amendments that could affect beachfront properties.
