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KCC §8-8A.2Rules for building and rebuilding in the Plantation Camp District
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗New buildings in the Plantation Camp District must follow the county's development standards. Older buildings and uses that don't meet current rules can stay if they existed before December 3, 2020, but the Planning Commission can order removal if they are dangerous. Rebuilding is allowed only if the structure isn't enlarged and other county rules are followed.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Plantation Camp District Development Standards
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.
New buildings and structures in the Plantation Camp District (PC) shall be subject to the development standards established in Sections 8-4.3 and 8-4.5 of this Chapter.Nonconforming buildings and structures in the Plantation Camp District.Buildings and structures that do not conform to the regulations established by this Chapter and that lawfully existed prior to December 3, 2020 may be maintained, transferred, and sold, provided that the Planning Commission may, after hearing, order the removal of a nonconforming structure that creates substantial danger to public health or safety.Any nonconforming structure, except as otherwise regulated, may be repaired, maintained, demolished, and rebuilt insofar as the following requirements are met:The rebuild does not expand or enlarge the structure; andThe repair or rebuild are subject to the requirements of Chapter 8, Article 27, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended and Chapters 12 through 15A, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended.The Director may allow the rebuild of a nonconforming structure in a different location from where it originally occupied if the following requirements are met:The applicant can demonstrate how the new location will better mitigate the structure's vulnerability to environmental hazards; andThe proposed rebuild structure is not an expanded or enlarged version of the original structure; andThe repair or rebuild are subject to the requirements of Chapter 8, Article 27, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended and Chapters 12 through 15A, Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended.Nonconforming uses in the Plantation Camp District. A nonconforming use of land, building, or other structure may continue to the extent that the use lawfully existed prior to December 3, 2020 as provided in this Section, provided that the Planning Commission may, after hearing, order the termination of a nonconforming use that creates substantial danger to public health or safety.Residential Density. No new or additional residential density shall be permitted beyond, or in addition to, the existing residential density established by the existing nonconforming residential structures.
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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