LIHU‘E — A bill that would open the door for transient vacation rentals to continue on land zoned agricultural until the government concludes its important ag lands study was deferred by the Kaua‘i County Council on Tuesday for two weeks,
LIHU‘E — A bill that would open the door for transient vacation rentals to continue on land zoned agricultural until the government concludes its important ag lands study was deferred by the Kaua‘i County Council on Tuesday for two weeks, Planning Committee Chair Jay Furfaro said Wednesday.
He said the deferral came at the request of the Office of the County Attorney, which is still working to address questions raised by Furfaro and Councilman Tim Bynum.
“It’s an important issue for all of us that live here,” County Attorney Al Castillo said Thursday, noting that his office is working with the council to craft “appropriate language” for the bill.
In recent months, Furfaro said the county Planning Department needs “major improvement” in enforcement of the TVR ordinance, and said he shares the public’s concern about the department’s performance in the area and will be talking to the administration about the issue.
