KCC §8-5.1

Why this visitor area law exists

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This section explains the goals of the law: to make attractive areas for visitors, control crowding, keep development from harming the surroundings, and protect public access to recreational, historic, and scenic places. It does not set specific rules or penalties.

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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 create and protect attractive areas in pleasing and harmonious surroundings to accommodate the needs and desires primarily of visitors, tourists and transient guests.To control density and to assure that undue congestion of streets and facilities will not occur.To control the organization and design of use and structures to assure that the development will not detract from the natural features and attributes of the surrounding area.To insure that physical and visual public access to recreational, historic and scenic areas is maintained and improved.

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

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