KCC §8-27.5
Other laws still apply
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section says other state and county laws about shorelines and development still apply. If this article conflicts with another law, the stricter rule wins. It does not create new rules itself.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Applicable Laws
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 requirements of this Article shall not abrogate the requirements of Hawai'i Revised Statutes Chapter 205A, Hawai'i Revised Statutes Chapter 343-5, the Special Management Area Rules and Regulations of the County of Kaua'i, or any other applicable statutes, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, or other law.In case of a conflict between the requirements of any other state law or county ordinance regarding shoreline setback lines, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
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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