Kauaʻi County Council Update 02.04.2026 | Shoreline Bill Resurfaces

About this episode

Olivia discusses the resurfacing of a major shoreline setback measure at the Kauaʻi County Council and its implications for coastal management.

A major shoreline setback measure is moving again at the Kauaʻi County Council and Olivia explains how it could shape how the island manages coastal hazards, shoreline structures, and future development. In this quick County Council update, we break down why councilmembers unanimously advanced Bill No. 2984 (the version recommended by the Planning Commission), what changed from earlier drafts, and what the bill aims to tighten up — including clearer technical definitions, stronger limits on r...

People in this episode

Host: Olivia

Topics covered

• shoreline management
• coastal hazards
• Kauaʻi County Council
• legislation
• development

Keywords

• shoreline setback
• Bill No. 2984
• Kauaʻi County Council
• coastal hazards
• development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kauaʻi County Council, Planning Commission

Places: Kauaʻi

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