Recommending FIRST READING of Bill 21, CD1 (2024), to amend Chapter 16.25, Maui County Code, by: 1) consolidating the permits administered by the Department of Public Works into the modified application, which include electrical, plumbing, driveway, and grading permits; 2) including commercial properties in the modified application; 3) expanding the scope of repair work under the modified application, including the repair of damaged structures that can still be occupied, the reconstruction of previously existing structures within or exceeding the previous building footprint, and the construction of new dwellings, accessory dwellings, and commercial structures to the extent permitted by zoning restrictions and building codes; 4) allowing for the bypassing of agency reviews, except when reviews are necessary for non-conforming structures, commercial structures, and lots with more than two dwellings; 5) extending the approval of a modified application to 15 days to provide additional review time for the Department to reduce the risk and burden on property owners; 6) deferring permit fees for residential structures until the final inspection; and 7) allowing the reissuance of permits for recently built structures within the past five years.

Committee

Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee (2023-2025)

Introduced

February 21, 2024

On agenda

February 28, 2024

Where it was heard

Council of the County of Maui Feb 28, 2024

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