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KCC §10-2.6Permits
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section says that, unless stated otherwise, the usual county zoning and subdivision permit rules apply to development in the North Shore special planning area. It also explains two narrow exceptions for projects that were already approved before this law took effect.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Permits
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Requirements and Procedures. Unless otherwise provided, the permit requirements and procedures established in the Comprehensive Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance shall apply to development regulated by this Article and located in the North Shore special planning area.Exemptions from this Article.Building Permits and Zoning Permits. Any building or structure authorized by a valid building or zoning permit still in force issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article may be constructed if substantial construction activities related to such building or structure carried out on the site have been commenced, or are commenced within six (6) months after the effective date of said ordinance.Subdivisions. Proposed subdivisions that do not conform to the requirements of this Article may be treated as subdivisions existing at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article provided that the preliminary subdivision map was approved prior to the effective date of said ordinance and a final map of such subdivision is approved and recorded within one (1) year after the effective date of said ordinance.
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026 The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.
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