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MCC §19.500.040

Who enforces these rules and what they must do

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This section says the director of public works is in charge of enforcing the county's development rules. The director must approve applications that follow the rules, stop violations, and keep records of official actions. Other county planning groups keep their own powers.

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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Administrative duties

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.

A. Administrative Officer Designated. It shall be the duty of the director of public works of the County to administer and enforce the provisions of this title, and therefore, the director of public works shall be known as the administrative officer of this title. Nothing in this article shall be construed to abrogate the authority and responsibilities of the planning director, Maui planning commission, and Molokai planning commission, set forth in this title and in the charter of the County. In addition, pursuant to the charter of the County, the department of water supply shall implement the County's general plan and community plans in the administration of its affairs. B. Duties of Administrative Officer. 1. Generally. In its duty to approve applications for subdivision, building, certificate of occupancy, sign, grading, plumbing, electrical, or other development or construction permits, the director of public works shall approve an application which complies with the provisions of this title. The director of public works shall use the director's best effort to prevent and detect any violation of the provisions of this title and to secure the correction of these violations. 2. Enforcement. Upon discovering a violation of the provisions of this title, the director of public works shall: a. Send a written notice to the person responsible for the violation which indicates the nature of the violation and the action necessary to correct it; b. Order discontinuance and removal of any uses of land, buildings, structures, additions, alterations or portions thereof or any work being done which is in violation of this title; and c. Take or cause to be taken any other action, authorized by law, to ensure compliance with this title. 3. Records. The director of public works shall maintain records of all official actions taken by the director's office with respect to the administration and enforcement of this title. These records shall include, but are not limited to, approved certificates of occupancy, sign, building, grading, plumbing, electrical and other construction permits, violations and actions taken with regard thereto, including remedial action taken and final disposition of cases, and any other information which the director deems necessary in the performance of the director's duties as administrative officer of this title. (Ord. 2032 § 5 (part), 1991)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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