Maui County deferred action on a proposed overnight parking ban in Kahului’s industrial area after hearing concerns about impacts on homeless residents. The committee also reviewed changes to water development fees.
- Bill 49 would ban overnight parking from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on three streets near Kahului businesses.
- Local businesses requested the ban due to sanitation and safety issues from people living in vehicles.
- Community advocates opposed the measure, saying the county must provide safe alternatives first.
- The committee also received a presentation on overhauling water system development fees.
- The parking ban proposal was deferred pending further review of community concerns.
Source: Maui Now
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