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

• Proposed Lanai City Country Town Business District Design Guidelines and Standards (13.29 MBs)
• New FEMA Flood Maps May Mean higher Insurance Rates:  Informational Session March 12, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Short-Term Rental Homes, Department Transmittal to Council (8/23/2011)
• Short-Term Rental Homes, MC Council Resolution 11-24
• Short-Term Rental Homes, Resolution 11-24, Staff Report 
• General Plan 2030
  • Countywide Policy Plan - Adopted by Council 3/24/2010. The Policy Plan provides a vision and desired direction for all three islands and sets a framework for the Maui Island Plan and community plans  
  • Draft Maui Island Plan - The plan is currently being reviewed by the County Council's Planning Committee
• Streamlined Permitting Efforts
• Small Business Support (April 2010)
• Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Permits

Monday, March 12 Public Meeting on Proposed Lanai Design Guidelines
A community meeting to hear public comment on the proposed Lanai City Country Town Business District Design Guidelines and Standards is to be held Monday, March 12, 2012. The Department of Planning will conduct the meeting in conjunction with Councilman Riki Hokama’s office, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Lanai Senior Center, 309 Seventh Street, Lanai City. The Department of Planning staff will facilitate the meeting, which will include a presentation of the design guidelines, Q&A and public comment on the proposed document. Find the proposed guidelines at: Proposed Lanai City Country Town Business District Design Guidelines and Standards. 

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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.