COVID-19 update for the Planning Department:

Revised procedures for permit applications and inquiries due to COVID-19: general inquiries may be made by phone or email, and personnel will strive to respond within one business day.
Planning email:  planning@mauicounty.gov
Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division phone:  270-7253
Current Planning Division phone:  270-8205

Mission

To manage growth in a sustainable manner that balances our economy, culture and environment. Quality service is provided by seeking efficiency and offering consistent and timely information with integrity and Aloha.

Responsibilities

Hot Topics

• Draft amendments to the Lanai Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, scheduled for public hearing April 15, 2020
• March 6, 2020 presentation regarding proposal to phase-out Short-Term Rental Homes (single-family homes that are permitted to rent out for less than 180 days).
• Quarterly Update of Conditional Permits as of January 3, 2020
• Maui County Transient Vacation Rental Enforcement 2019 Summary
• Proposed Design Guidelines and Standards for the Country Town Business District in Lana`i City
• 2019 Annual Status Report on the Implementation of the Maui County Community Plans
• 2019 Annual Status Report on the Implementation of the Countywide Policy Plan and Maui Island Plan
• New vacation rental fines to be imposed starting December 22, 2019
• Proposed SMA & Shoreline Rule Amendments community meeting presentation
  
• October 22, 2019 presentation on Climate Crisis, Sea Level Rise, and Erosion by Chip Fletcher, PhD from UH Manoa/Honolulu Climate Change Commission
• Frequently Asked Questions about Maui SMA and Shoreline Rules
• Proposed Amendments to Maui SMA Rules
• Proposed Amendments to Maui Shoreline Rules
• Certified Rule Amendments for Chapter 19.30A, Maui County Code, Relating to the Agricultural District
  
  • "Clean" version of the Ag Rules
  • Declaration for Structures
• Overhaul of the Parking Ordinance (new Chapter 19.36B, Maui County Code)
• Amendments to Accessory Dwelling (or "Ohanas"), Chapter 19.35, Maui County Code
• Adopted Digital Zoning Map for Maui Island Opens a New Window.
• Short-Term Occupancy List as of February 10, 2020
• M.C.C. Title 19 Zoning Audit by Orion Planning & Design, March 2018
• Lana`i Special Management Area Boundary Amendment Adopted Map and Report

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General and Community Plans

• General Plan 2030 Opens a New Window.
• Countywide Policy Plan
• Maui Island Plan
• Community Plans
• Lanai Community Plan
• Molokai Island Community Plan
• West Maui Community Plan Update Opens a New Window.

Annual Reports

• FY2019 Annual Report
• FY2018 Annual Report Opens a New Window.
• FY2017 Annual Reportens a New Window.

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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.

Plan Implementation Division

The Plan Implementation Division Opens a New Window. is responsible for General Plan monitoring and implementation; Capital Improvement Program (CIP) reporting; and the initiation, preparation, and coordination of revisions to county zoning ordinances and regulations. This Division undertakes projects and programs to implement the recommendations in the Countywide Policy Plan, Maui Island Plan and community plans, including drafting and tracking legislation.

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.