HONOLULU (CN) — Maui’s coastline is shrinking. And for years, the rules governing what can be built near the shore have been debated among developers, environmental advocates and fire survivors trying to rebuild their homes in Lahaina.
On Thursday, the Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Maui County exceeded its authority when it overhauled those rules and created a series of exemptions that allow developers to bypass county review altogether.
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