HONOLULU (KHON2) — A bill moving to the governor’s desk could allow more development in coastal areas without needing additional environmental reviews and oversight or a public hearing.
HB732 has many environmental groups and residents concerned that it could open the door to harmful development.
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Special Management Areas are found on all islands typically near the shoreline or coast. Most areas are makai of major roadways or highways like Farrington Highway, Kuhio Highway, Kamehameha Highway and Honoapiilani Highway. Some counties have exceptions and include valleys or areas mauka.
If you want to build within an SMA you are required to get a special permit which is either an SMA Minor or SMA Major…