MCC §12.12.010
Why this drainage law exists
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗This section explains the county's reasons for the law. It says blocking a drainageway without county approval can cause flooding, safety problems, and road damage. It also says diverting stormwater onto public roads is a traffic hazard.
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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Purpose
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui 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 prohibit the blocking of a drainageway without the
prior approval of the county of Maui. The council of the county of Maui finds that
the blocking of a drainageway creates drainage problems in other areas, causes safety
hazards and results in road deterioration. The council of the county of Maui also
finds that the public welfare would best be served if the county of Maui first assessed
the potential damage that would occur when the blocking of a drainageway is contemplated.
The council of the county of Maui further finds that the construction or maintenance
of drains or ditches that divert surface waters and stormwater in such a manner as
to cause such surface waters or stormwaters to flow on, into or over any public highway
of the county of Maui creates a serious traffic hazard.
(Ord. 1816 § 1 (part), 1989)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026
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