URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS.

This Senate Resolution urges the County of Maui to actively enforce its Fire Code provisions related to wildfire prevention, including brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation management, and emergency access. The bill directly affects property owners and land managers in Maui, particularly those with large parcels or properties near residential areas, temporary housing sites, and major evacuation routes. Key provisions include maintaining vegetation clearance between 30 to 100 feet from structures, clearing overgrown vegetation to less than 18 inches on smaller lots, and removing combustible plants along roads to ensure safe passage for emergency vehicles. The resolution emphasizes prioritizing enforcement on properties that pose heightened risks to life and property, using available tools like inspections, citations, and abatement orders to ensure compliance.