KCC §8-10.1

Why this use permit process exists

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This section explains the purpose of the use permit process. It allows large land areas to be planned as a whole, with flexible layouts for buildings and roads. It also makes sure the full development is planned before any part is built, so public services can be coordinated.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Purpose

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.

To facilitate, by a Use Permit process, comprehensive site planning and design productive of optimum adaptation of development of significant land areas under the ownership of one person or cooperatively joined for the purpose of development.To provide a process that will allow diversification in the relationships of various uses, buildings, structures, open spaces and yards, building heights, lot sizes, and streets and utility systems in planning and designing use facilities while maintaining the intent of this Chapter.To assure, in proper cases, that the complete development of a parcel has been planned prior to the development or subdivision of any portion of the parcel so that public service, transport, and utility systems can be effectively anticipated and coordinated.

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

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