Bill > HCR204

This concurrent resolution urges the Maui County Planning Department to maintain the word "require" in the South Maui Community Plan regarding infrastructure requirements, with the goal of ensuring that new developments are not permitted without adequate supporting infrastructure. The resolution highlights concerns about potential overdevelopment in the rapidly growing South Maui region, emphasizing that removing the word "require" could weaken enforcement of infrastructure standards and lead to negative consequences such as increased traffic congestion, environmental degradation, and strain on public services like water supply, sewer capacity, and emergency response systems. By referencing infrastructure policies from other U.S. municipalities and emphasizing proactive planning principles, the resolution seeks to protect the community's long-term interests, prevent costly taxpayer-funded retrofitting projects, and maintain sustainable growth. The resolution formally requests that the Planning Department retain stringent infrastructure requirements and consider policies from other jurisdictions that mandate infrastructure completion before development occupancy, with copies of the resolution to be sent to the Maui County Mayor, Planning Department Director, and County Council Chair.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=204&year=2025