Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Maui County, HI. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through August 5, 2026
Updated with meetings through August 5, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Single-family neighborhood district requiring 6,000-square-foot minimum lots, kept free of commercial and industrial activity.
Single-family neighborhood district requiring 7,500-square-foot minimum lots, with the same permitted home and accessory uses as R-1.
Lowest-density of Maui's three base residential districts, requiring 10,000-square-foot minimum lots for single-family homes.
Allows higher-density multifamily housing near town cores, serving as a transition between residential neighborhoods and business districts.
Second apartment district providing denser multifamily housing options near jobs, services, and transportation.
High-density multifamily and visitor-lodging district bordering business districts or ocean frontage.
Second hotel district for dense visitor accommodations near business areas and shorelines, where commercial activity must be accessory to the hotel.
Small-scale retail and service businesses that supply the daily commodities and service needs of the surrounding neighborhood.
Provides all types of goods and services for the community, excluding industrial uses, at lower intensity than the central business district.
Permits general business enterprises, particularly financial, governmental, commercial, and professional activities, with greater height limits.
Independent shops and commercial services oriented to transient visitors, unlike hotel districts where commercial uses must be accessory to a hotel.
Mostly warehousing and distribution activity, allowing assembly and treatment of materials but excluding heavy manufacturing.
Allows manufacture and treatment of goods from raw materials, with hazardous or offensive uses subject to planning commission review.
Promotes agricultural development and protects farmland and agricultural character, implementing Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 205.
Low-density rural living with small-scale agriculture and animal keeping, transitioning between residential development and agricultural lands.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Maui County in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Maui County · Jul 29, 2026
ContinuedHana Highway and East Kuiaha Road, Haiku (TMK 227007008)
Zoning change from A-1 to P-1 (6.1 acres), continued on Jul 29, 2026 in Maui County.
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ContinuedA1 and A2 apartment district properties in the sea level rise exposure area, Kihei-Makena and West Maui
Zoning change from A1 to H3, continued on Aug 5, 2026 in Maui County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Maui County · Aug 5, 2026
Continued10 Walaka Street, Kihei (TMK 2390160119) and Makai Sunset Inn, Lahaina (TMK 245013002 and 026)
Zoning change from A2 to H3, continued on Aug 5, 2026 in Maui County.
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ContinuedBill 1 (2026) CD1 - Water Availability Policy on Subdivision Construction Plans (Y21), continued on Aug 3, 2026 in Maui County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Maui County · Jul 29, 2026
ApprovedHaiku Fire Station rezoning (Bills 89, 90, 91-2026) at Hana Highway & East Kuiaha Road, approved on Jul 29, 2026 in Maui County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
In Maui County, 71% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Commercial / office / retail clear 78%, Multifamily / attached housing 70%. ZoneWire analyzed 40 land-use board decisions in Maui County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial / office / retail | 9 | 78% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 10 | 70% |
| Single-family homes | 10 | 60% |
The official Maui County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.mauicounty.gov/2159/Digital-Zoning-Map-Update-Project. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Maui County include R-1 (Residential District (6,000 sq ft)), R-2 (Residential District (7,500 sq ft)), R-3 (Residential District (10,000 sq ft)), A-1 (Apartment District), A-2 (Apartment District (Second)), H-1 (Hotel District), H-2 (Hotel District (Second)), B-1 (Neighborhood Business District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Maui County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
Maui County Council, the Maui Planning Commission, and the Board of Variances and Appeals are monitored by ZoneWire for SMA (Special Management Area) permits, community plan amendments, change in zoning applications, conditional permits, and shoreline setback approvals across Maui County.
Maui County has approximately 7 zoning-related meetings per month across the County Council, the Maui Planning Commission, and the Board of Variances and Appeals. The Planning Commission meets twice per month, while the County Council meets biweekly.
An SMA (Special Management Area) permit in Maui County is required for development within the coastal zone, which covers a significant portion of the island. SMA permits are reviewed by the Maui Planning Commission and are a critical signal for tourism, residential, and commercial development near shoreline areas.
The highest volume of zoning activity in Maui County occurs in the West Maui resort corridor around Kaanapali and Lahaina for tourism development and rebuilding, the South Maui Kihei-Wailea area for residential and resort expansion, and the Central Maui Kahului area for mixed-use and affordable housing projects in the agricultural district.
Key zoning terms for Maui County include SMA (Special Management Area) permit, community plan amendment, change in zoning, conditional permit, shoreline setback, agricultural district, project district, and bed and breakfast permit. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Maui County governing body.
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