What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning (DRIP) Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review the proposed South Maui Community Plan. This plan would replace the older Kihei-Makena Community Plan and set the long-term vision for growth and development in South Maui.

• Section 3 – Growth Framework: The main focus of this meeting. The committee will discuss how and where South Maui should grow in the future.
• Section 1 – Plan Framework: The overall goals and structure of the new plan.
• Section 5 – Appendices: Supporting background materials.

Decisions Expected

The committee will not be voting on the Growth Framework section (Section 3) at this meeting — it is discussion only. 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 meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Kihei and Makena residents — this plan directly shapes the future of your community, including housing, land use, and development.
• Business owners and developers in South Maui who may be affected by future zoning and growth policies.
• Environmental and community advocates interested in how South Maui's coastline and open spaces will be managed.
• Anyone interested in long-range planning for Maui County as a whole.

The public can attend in person in Wailuku, join online via Microsoft Teams, or testify by phone. Written testimony can be submitted by email to DRIP.committee@mauicounty.us.