The Restoration

The restoration of Coco Palms requires strict adherence to County, State, and Federal permits, regulations, and standards.

General Overview of Regulations and Permits

• National and State Historic Register - The entire project area (including private fee simple lands and State-owned lands) are protected under both National and State Historic Registers as the Coco Palms Resort Historic District. This requires the restoration of structures and features within this Historic District to be limited to resort uses.

• Iniki Ordinance - Allows property owners to rebuild structures damaged by Hurricane Iniki.

• County Permits - A County Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit, Class IV Zoning Permit, Project Development Use Permit, and Variance Permit have all been approved to rebuild and restore Coco Palms with modifications to meet current building codes and standards along with additional community benefits such as a Cultural Center, public parking, and public comfort stations.

• State Historic Preservation, HRS 6E - Coco Palms must follow State regulations regarding the protection, preservation, and reconstruction of historic, archeological, and cultural features at the site.

• State Lands - Several parcels of State lands have historically been assigned to the owners of the Coco Palms in an unbroken chain since before statehood. These State lands are administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and Coco Palms must adhere to terms and conditions for the use of these lands.