#SMA permit
County of Maui Planning Department highlights emergency activities temporarily allowed in SMA
County of Maui Department of Planning is informing property owners and residents within the Special Management Area (SMA) throughout Maui County of limited activities that are permissible due to the state’s emergency proclamation tied to the current and recent storms.
Maui Planning Commission to review Hoʻonani Village, housing and parking bills
The Maui Planning Commission is scheduled to review land use bills regarding the proposed Hoʻonani Village project near Kahului Airport, as well as legislation regarding accessory dwelling units, agricultural retail structures and electric vehicle charging stations.
Request for proposals issued to evaluate Maui’s Special Management Area boundary
The County of Maui Planning Department has issued a Request for Proposals for professional services to assess and provide recommendations on a potential update to the Maui Island Special Management Area Boundary.
Building permits approved for reconstruction of Kahoma Village following Lahaina wildfires
The County of Maui has approved with conditions building permits for Kahoma Village to reconstruct four multi-family buildings totaling 24 units that were destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires.
Baldwin Beach Park reopens after pavilion removed
Baldwin Beach Park was reopened on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after work to remove the park pavilion was completed. The pavilion was irreparably damaged over time by high surf and rising sea levels, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
Planning Department launches expedited SMA exemption process for Lahaina parcels
The County of Maui Department of Planning launched an expedited Special Management Area exemption process for parcels in the Lahaina Disaster Area. The link went live Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, and the Planning Department has 20 exemptions in the pipeline.
Emergency permits in motion to remove Baldwin Beach Park pavilion
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced it has applied for emergency Shoreline Management Area permits to remove the Baldwin Beach Park pavilion, which has been damaged over time by high surf and rising sea levels. The structure has been fenced off and the public is asked to avoid the area.
