The Maui County Department of Planning is inviting residents, businesses and other stakeholders to learn more about the ongoing rewrite of Title 19 of the Maui County Code, the set of laws governing how land and buildings throughout the county can be used and developed.

The Title 19 Rewrite team will provide an update to the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. June 17.

According to the department, the effort seeks to create a more cohesive and modernized zoning code that reflects the county’s General Plan and addresses current opportunities and challenges.

“This presentation is the beginning of an important, multiyear effort to create a new zoning code for Maui County – and we want our community to be an active partner throughout this process,” County Planning Director Jacky Takakura said in a news release. “This session will provide an overview of what to expect in the months and years ahead, including how and when the public can share their perspectives and help shape the future of our communities. While no new zoning code content will be presented at this time, community involvement from the start is essential to building a code that reflects Maui County’s values and vision.”

The department said no new zoning code content will be presented during the June 17 meeting, but the session will provide an overview of the process and opportunities for public participation.

Additional presentations are scheduled before the Maui Planning Commission on July 14, the Lanai Planning Commission on July 15 and the Molokai Planning Commission on July 22. Meeting dates are subject to change.

More information and updates are available at t19rewrite.org. Agendas and meeting schedules can be found at MauiCounty.us/agendas.