KCC §22-16.3

Where this stormwater rule applies

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This section says the stormwater rules apply to all land in Kauai and Niihau, including public roads, public easements, and private systems tied to subdivisions. Older drainage approvals still count. The manual's rules are minimum standards, not a promise of protection from flooding.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Application

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.

The provisions of this Article shall apply to all land within the jurisdictional boundaries of the County of Kaua'i, which includes the Islands of Kaua'i and Niihau, and shall apply to all facilities constructed within County rights-of-way, to easements dedicated for public use, and to privately-owned systems that are part of the required infrastructure improvements for a subdivision. The provisions of this Article shall supersede all prior resolutions, provided that all drainage approvals obtained prior to the adoption of this Article and the Stormwater Runoff System Manual shall remain in effect. The principles and policies set forth in the Stormwater Runoff System Manual are intended to be minimum standards only and are not to be construed as a guarantee to property owners against flood or drainage damage.

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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