What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning (DRIP) Committee is continuing a meeting that began on September 30, 2026. The sole agenda item is Bill 108 (2026), which proposes to replace the existing Kihei-Makena Community Plan with a new South Maui Community Plan.

• The committee will focus its discussion on Section 3: Growth Framework, which outlines how the South Maui region is expected to grow and develop over time.
• Other parts of the proposed plan may also be discussed, and the committee may consider making changes to sections other than Section 3.
• The Planning Director submitted the draft plan in August 2026, along with documents showing how the plan evolved and how its policies connect to broader Maui Island and countywide planning goals.

Decisions Expected

The committee will not take a formal vote on Section 3 (Growth Framework) at this meeting. However, the committee may consider and vote on amendments to other sections of the plan. No final adoption of the full plan is expected at this session.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Residents and businesses in South Maui, particularly in the Kihei and Makena areas, as this plan will guide future land use and development in their community.
• Property owners, developers, and housing advocates interested in how growth will be managed in South Maui.
• Environmental and community groups concerned with planning policy and long-term land use decisions.
• Anyone who wants to provide public testimony can do so in person in Wailuku, online via Teams, by phone, or in writing by email or mail.