Summary
The county is replacing the old Kihei-Makena Community Plan with a new South Maui plan that will guide where homes, jobs, hotels and open space go for decades. The committee is still working through Section 3 and hasn't voted on the growth framework yet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 16, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The plan shapes future tax base, infrastructure costs, and who pays for roads and utilities across South Maui.
South Maui residents, developers, and future households all gain from a clearer, updated growth blueprint.
Some Wailea residents and golf interests fear losing open space and championship courses if development designations advance.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — October 5, 2026
The county is replacing the old Kihei-Makena Community Plan with a new South Maui plan that will guide where homes, jobs, hotels and open space go for decades. The committee is still working through Section 3 and hasn't voted on the growth framework yet.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — September 23, 2026
The committee is revising the 20-year plan for Kihei, Wailea, and Makena but likely won't finish or pass it this term, partly because H-3/H-4 zoning bills and Planning Commission review are still pending. Members debated whether to push for adoption this year or let the next council finish the work.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — September 16, 2026
This is the 20-year rulebook for growth in Kihei, Wailea and Makena — replacing the 1998 Kihei-Makena plan. Every new discretionary development will be checked against it, so the policies being debated now shape where homes, hotels and evacuation routes go. The committee is still amending and hasn't voted on recommending passage.
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