KCC §8-1.0

What this land use and building law is for

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This chapter sets rules for developing land and building structures in Kauai. It uses the County General Plan to divide the island into land districts and lists what can be built in each. The goal is to protect the island's beauty and prevent harmful conditions for residents.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Purpose of Chapter

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 purpose of this Chapter is to provide regulations and standards for land development and the construction of buildings and other structures in the County of Kaua'i. By utilizing the findings and analysis of the County General Plan, this Chapter establishes several land districts and delineates the respective types of permitted uses and development that can take place in those districts. The regulations and standards prescribed by this Chapter are intended to promote development that is compatible with the Island's scenic beauty and environment and to preclude inadequate, harmful or disruptive conditions that may prove detrimental to the social and economic well being of the residents of Kaua'i.

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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