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Planning Department
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
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.
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
Governor Ige's 9th Supplementary Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency, dated June 10, 2020, states that persons traveling to the State who require paid or commercial lodging while subject to the mandatory 14-day quarantine shall designate a hotel or motel as their designated quarantine location.
Quarantine for persons traveling inter-island expires on June 16, 2020.
Under Mayor Victorino's Public Health Emergency Rules amended June 8, 2020, operation of essential business includes hotels and motels, in compliance with the State of Hawaii restrictions.
Therefore, effective June 16, 2020, all vacation rentals, including condominiums, Bed and Breakfast Homes and Short-Term Rental Homes, may operate for inter-island travelers, or out-of-state travelers who have completed their mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Out-of-state visitors that arrive in Maui County must complete a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a hotel or motel prior to rental of a condominium, Bed and Breakfast Home or Short-Term Rental Home.
These rules remain in effect until July 31, 2020 unless they are terminated at an earlier date or extended to a later date. Violation of this rule is punishable as a misdemeanor, with fines of up to $5,000, up to a year in jail, or both. This applies to visitors and hosts who do not follow quarantine requirements.
If the Governor’s Proclamation expires or is terminated prior to the expiration or termination of Mayor Victorino’s Public Health Emergency Rules, the Mayor’s Rules remain in effect.
Hot Topics
- June 9, 2020 Maui Planning Commission public hearing presentation (rev 06/16/2020), June 17, 2020 Lanai Planning Commission public hearing presentation, and additional information presented June 23, 2020 regarding County Council Resolution 20-27 regarding short-term rental home permit cap revisions
- 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 March 31, 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
- Overhaul of the Parking Ordinance (new Chapter 19.36B, Maui County Code)
- Amendments to Accessory Dwelling (or "Ohanas"), Chapter 19.35, Maui County Code
- Short-Term Occupancy List as of June 15, 2020
General and Community Plans
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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.