SMA and Residential Permitting

Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea

Struggling with SMA and Residential Permits?

Permitting can feel like a maze—complicated regulations and constant roadblocks can cost you valuable time and money.

Special Management Area (SMA) permits are designed to protect coastal zones and ensure that developments meet the required environmental and cultural standards.

Leave Permits to Us, Focus on Building

We’re here to simplify the process for you. Here’s how we help:

  • Plan and manage your project’s applications from start to finish
  • Prepare and submit detailed permit applications within the MAPPS system
  • Ensure compliance with environmental laws and assessments
  • Represent you at key meetings with boards and regulatory agencies to ensure approvals
  • Keep everything moving forward by communicating with regulators for timely approvals

Our goal? To get you through the process quickly, without the delays and missteps that often derail projects.

Why Pacific Land Planning?

With over 18 years of experience, Brett Davis knows how to navigate SMA and development permits in Maui County. Here’s why clients trust us:

  • Regulatory Expertise: We know the rules inside out, from local ordinances to state regulations.
  • Proven Track Record: Our team has successfully helped projects get approved, avoiding common pitfalls.
  • Up-to-Date Knowledge: We stay current on the latest laws, regulations, and trends in the industry and have multiple projects being processed under Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System (MAPPS).
  • Personalized Approach: Every project is unique. We’ll tailor our services to meet your specific needs, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Community Focus: We work on projects that benefit the community and align with local values for sustainable development.

Comprehensive Services, Tailored to Your Needs

We offer a range of permitting services, designed to meet the specific requirements of your project:

  • Special Management Area Use Permits
  • SMA Assessments
  • Shoreline Setback Assessments
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Special Use and Conditional Use Permits
  • Historic District Assessments

Need Clarity on Your Project’s Future?

We also offer research and analysis to help you explore development options, ensuring you make informed decisions about your property:

  • Due Diligence Reports
  • Development Feasibility Studies
  • Zoning Compliance and Historical Documentation Review

Our team will provide the insights you need to confidently move forward.

Don’t Let Permits Stand in Your Way

Permitting shouldn’t be the thing that holds back your vision. At Pacific Land Planning, we facilitate the permitting process to approval to help you get the green light to build.

Don’t leave your project’s success to chance—trust us to guide your applications through the process.

Let’s Get Started Today

Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We’ll work with you to create a plan that avoids the common pitfalls, keeps your project on track, and ensures a smooth permitting process.

With our expert guidance, you can focus on building while we handle the paperwork. Together, we’ll make sure your project gets the approvals it needs—quickly and efficiently.