Hotel or housing? Battle drags on over which Maui properties should have short-term rentals banned

The Maui County Council is deciding whether to ban short-term rentals on certain properties. Over 3,400 units are currently seeking hotel zoning to bypass the potential ban.
More than 3,400 units are up for hotel zoning that would help them avoid the ban. The Maui Planning Commission said no to most, but it is the Maui County Council that has the final say.
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