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Lanai Planning Commission endorses county bill to allow two ADUs per lot with safeguards
Summary
To implement State Act 39 (2024), the Commission unanimously recommended Council approval of a County code change allowing at least two accessory dwelling units per residential lot in urban districts, subject to 13 Planning Department amendments and Commission comments on proactive infrastructure review.
The Lānaʻi Planning Commission on March 18 recommended approval of a Council‑initiated ordinance to implement State Act 39 (2024) by allowing at least two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on residential lots in urban districts. The Commission’s recommendation was unanimous and included the Planning Department’s 13 suggested amendments, plus a Commission request that County departments engage in proactive pre‑application coordination on water, sewer and fire access for sites where applicants plan additional units.
Administrative Planning Officer Gregory Pfost explained that the bill is designed to comply with State law while taking a conservative approach on infrastructure and public‑health issues. “The ADU section includes kind of a based on the size of your lot, how, what the size of your accessory dwelling unit could be,” Pfost said, noting that lot‑size rules and ADU size limits remain in force and that the Department also recommends verifying adequate water service before permits are issued. Commissioners asked that departments proactively assist applicants to determine infrastructure capacity before formal submittal to avoid denials at the counter.
