*NEW* Permitting for Nonconforming Structures

Updates to Maui County Code under Ordinance 5780 now allow for the reconstruction of nonconforming structures — those legally constructed before the 2023 wildfires, but no longer compliant with current development standards (such as setbacks and building height requirements) — as long as specific conditions are met.

Effective March 24, 2025, Ordinance 5780 gives eligible property owners until April 1, 2029, to obtain a building permit, complete the reconstruction and secure final inspection approval for their nonconforming structures. This law applies to structures that were legally nonconforming before the disaster and are located within the area covered by the Governor’s or Mayor’s emergency proclamation.

A two-year extension may be granted for properties located in a historic district or Special Management Area, provided good cause is demonstrated.

To qualify for rebuilding under this ordinance, property owners must meet the following requirements:

• Provide evidence that the structure was legally nonconforming and existed before the wildfires. Approved building permits, real property tax assessor records prior to the requirement of building permits, approved variances and similar documentation, all of which will be reviewed, may be submitted as evidence.
• Ensure the repair or reconstruction does not increase the structure’s nonconformity.
• Complete all work in compliance with applicable building and safety codes (Title 16).
• Meet all deadlines, including final inspection approval by April 1, 2029.
• Comply with Shoreline Rules, if applicable.

For assistance or more information, residents may contact the Department of Planning at (808) 270-7735 or visit www.mauicounty.gov/planning.

Tungkol sa Permanenteng Pabahay

Sa pagsisimula mo ng pagpaplano para sa muling pagtatayo ng permanenteng istraktura sa iyong ari arian, ang sumusunod ay mahalagang impormasyon na dapat mong malaman. Ang Tanggapan ng Pagbawi ng aming County ay nakatuon sa patuloy na pag update ng impormasyong ito, na tinitiyak na mayroon kang access sa pinakabagong mga mapagkukunan at suporta sa panahon ng pagpapahintulot at muling pagtatayo ng phase na ito.

Mga Emergency Building Permit

Inilunsad ng Development Services Administration ang streamlined process para sa building permit para sa emergency reconstruction sa mga lugar na apektado ng sunog. Ang Disaster Recovery Building Permit ay para sa mga pagbabago, pag aayos, muling pagtatayo, at bagong konstruksiyon ng mga istruktura.

Pinabilis na Pagpapahintulot sa Labas ng Burn Area

Ang mga may ari ng bahay na apektado ng Agosto 2023 Ang mga Wildfire ay maaaring humiling ng pinabilis na pagpapahintulot para sa isang ari arian sa labas ng lugar ng paso na kanilang sasakupin bilang kanilang pangunahing tirahan.

Mga Tip para sa Mga Review ng Plano

Sa pagrepaso sa unang 40 plano na isinumite para sa Maui Disaster Recovery Permits, napag alaman na ilang komento ang madalas na nangyayari. Narito ang marami sa mga pinaka karaniwang komento at kung paano kasiya siyang isama ang kinakailangang impormasyon sa mga plano: