KCC §7-2.5

How the County Controls Land Use and Development

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The County manages land use through zoning and other rules. These rules cover building standards, how to apply for permits, and what is needed for approval. Any changes to these rules or maps must match the County's General Plan, and decisions on development must also follow that plan.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Land Use Regulations

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 County regulates land use through the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and other ordinances and rules.Land use regulations consist of development standards, application procedures, and criteria for granting permits or other approvals. They include but are not limited to the following:Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.Subdivision Ordinance.Special Development Plan Ordinances.Special Management Area Rules and Regulations.Amendments and updates of land use regulations and maps shall be consistent with the policies of the General Plan.Reviews of specific zoning amendment and development applications by government and private organizations shall be guided by the General Plan and shall consider the extent to which a proposed development supports the vision, policies and implementing actions of the General Plan.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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