Title
TEMPORARY INVESTIGATIVE GROUP ON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR TRANSIENT VACATION RENTAL USES IN THE APARTMENT DISTRICTS; DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTION 25-230, REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS A PROPOSED BILL TO ESTABLISH THE H-3 AND H-4 HOTEL DISTRICTS (HLU-4(1))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Correspondence dated October 14, 2025, from the Bill 9 Temporary Investigative Group Chair, transmitting the Temporary Investigative Group’s report on its findings and recommendations on policies and procedures for Transient Vacation Rental uses in the Apartment Districts, including a recommendation relating to the establishment of H-3 and H-4 Hotel Districts that are like-for-like with the A-1 and A-2 Apartment Districts, respectively.
2. Correspondence dated December 23, 2025, from the Committee Vice-Chair, transmitting a copy of Resolution 25-230, which would refer to the Lānaʻi, Maui, and Molokai Planning Commissions a proposed bill to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish the H-3 and H-4 Hotel Districts. Resolution 25-230 remains with the Council for consideration of adoption.
3. Correspondence dated December 29, 2025, from Councilmember Tamara Paltin, transmitting a proposed Amendment Summary Form relating to Resolution 25-230. The proposed amendment revises the proposed bill attached to Resolution 25-230 to, among other things, amend Section 19.14.040, Maui County Code, by requiring owners of properties in the H-3 and H-4 Hotel Districts that are in the sea level exposure area and are operating any Transient Vacation Rentals to:
a. Provide shoreline access and at least 10 percent of the property’s parking spaces, as available, for shoreline access during daylight hours; and
b. Not hold the State or County liable for future costs associated with coastal erosion, including retreat, mitigation, and clean-up.
Status
Under Rule 7(B) of the Rules of the Council, the Committee may discuss Resolution 25-230 and any related proposed amendments. The Committee may also discuss the Bill 9 Temporary Investigative Group’s report as it relates to establishing the H-3 and H-4 Hotel Districts and other related matters. No legislative action will be taken.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated in accordance with Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee.