To manage growth in a sustainable manner that balances our economy, culture and environment.

Quality service is provided by seeking efficiencies and offering consistent and timely information with integrity and Aloha.

Responsibilities
The Department of Planning offers technical advice to the Mayor, County Council and commissions; proposes zoning legislation; drafts updates to the General Plan, Maui Island Plan and Community Plans; presents reports & recommendations on development proposals; and oversees programs on cultural resources, census and geographic information, flood plain permits and other special projects and permits.

Hot Topics

• Small Town Planning Grants Program
  • Information/Request for Proposals
  • Application Form
• Short Term Rental Home (STRH) Permits
• Proposed Lanai City Country Town Business District Design Guidelines and Standards (13.29 MBs)
• General Plan 2030
  • Maui Island Plan  The Maui Island Plan provides direction for future growth, the economy, and social and environmental decisions on the island through 2030.
  • Lanai Community Plan Update 2013
  • Molokai Community Plan Update 2012
• Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Permits

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Divisions
Current Planning Division
The Current division analyzes and reviews development proposals including environmental assessments, community plan amendments, change in zoning, project district, special management and historic district permits.

Long Range Planning Division
The Long Range Planning division prepares the General Plan, Maui Island Plan and community plans, and administers special planning and cultural resource projects. The GIS section analyzes land development data and prepares digital maps.

Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division (ZAED)
The ZAED division responds to zoning questions, reviews the zoning requirements for building permit and subdivision applications and handles enforcement of the zoning codes.