Summary
A Maalaea condo owner asked the plan to treat Maalaea as its historic mixed-use harbor area rather than a residential extension of Kihei, noting most complexes sit in the sea-level-rise exposure zone with no town infrastructure.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The two main property owners are splitting the cost of the rezoning effort.
Maalaea property owners and buyers avoid being steered into at-risk generational housing.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Water and Infrastructure Committee (2025-2027) — October 19, 2026
Parts of the Maui Ocean Center and harbor shops sit on zoning that doesn't even exist in county code, meaning buildings can't easily be rebuilt after a fire or hurricane. The referral would standardize everything to B-2 business zoning.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — October 2, 2026
Six Māʻalaea parcels went from commercial in the old plan, to transit-oriented corridor by the Planning Department, to small town center after CPAC pushed back. Small town center gives owners more flexible mixed-use options while matching pending B-2 zoning work.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — September 14, 2026
A Maalaea condo owner asked the plan to treat Maalaea as its historic mixed-use harbor area rather than a residential extension of Kihei, noting most complexes sit in the sea-level-rise exposure zone with no town infrastructure.
Related development
South Maui Community Plan Update (Bill 108, 2026)
If adopted as transmitted, the plan maps thousands of new homes across South Maui — residents say without first guaranteeing roads, water, stormwater, and evacuation capacity.
Māʻalaea Triangle rezoning (Maui Ocean Center)
No new development is planned — this is zoning cleanup so existing buildings regain conforming status and can be rebuilt or subdivided if needed.
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