Maui Planning Commission unanimously approves new SMA and Shoreline rules

WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Maui Planning Commission recently approved key updates to Maui’s Special Management Area and Shoreline rules after more than a decade of collaboration between the community and the county. These updates will create more balance and flexibility for homeowners as improvements for coastal resilience are conducted, according to a Maui County news release.

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- Created in the early 1970s, the SMA and Shoreline rules addressed shoreline building setbacks in sensitive coastal areas

- The SMA and Shoreline area rules are reassessed every decade based on erosion rates and the science available

Once the new rules go into effect, the public can access the shoreline map on the Dept. of Planning website, and public outreach will be conducted to inform residents of the changes

The commission voted 8-0 on March 28 with one member absent, approving significant changes to the rules.

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Maui Planning Commission unanimously approves new SMA and Shoreline rules

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