 State of Hawai`i, Department of Land and Natural Resources |
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State of Hawai`i, Department of Land and Natural Resources |
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Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards (8.0 mb pdf)
Natural Hazard Considerations for Purchasing Coastal Real Estate in Hawaii (2.3mb pdf)
DLNR Coastal Land Use Workshop Presentation (2.1mb pdf)
Kuhio Beach Nourishment Project
Small-Scale Beach Nourishment Application
OCCL MISSION
It is the mission of the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands (OCCL) to protect and conserve Conservation District lands and beaches within the State of Hawaii for the benefit of present and future generations, pursuant to Article XI, Section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution. These lands encompass our State's terrestrial and marine environments, with special emphasis on coastal areas and beaches.
WHAT WE DO
The OCCL is responsible for overseeing approximately 2 million acres of private and public lands that lie within the State Land Use Conservation District. In addition, to privately and publicly zoned Conservation District lands, OCCL is responsible for overseeing beach and marine lands out to the seaward extent of the State's jurisdiction.
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The use of Conservation District lands is regulated by Chapter 13-5, Hawaii Administrative Rules, (HAR), “Conservation District” and Chapter 183C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, (HRS). These rules and regulations identify land uses that require Conservation District Use Permits (CDUP) as well as impose fines for violations within the district. The potential uses of Conservation District lands are numerous. During the past few years, OCCL has administered Conservation District Use Applications (CDUA) for open ocean aquaculture projects, telescopes on top of Mauna Kea, major power line projects on scenic ridges, and telecommunication facilities.
The OCCL is a small office with multiple functions, such as: permit processing, prosecution of land use violations, resolution of shoreline encroachments, enactment of beach restoration projects (i.e. Waikiki Beach Improvements), administration of contested cases involving CDUP's and shoreline certifications. The OCCL provides information to landowners, decision makers and the general public regarding Conservation District matters. The OCCL provides direction and guidance to coastal landowners, concerned citizens and resource agencies on current best practices for shoreline use and management through the development, implementation, and monitoring of Coastal Management Policy and Procedures. It is a goal of OCCL to balance the Conservation of our State's unique and fragile natural resources with development of these resources for the good of the State.
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State of Hawai`i • Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, DLNR
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