General Plan Update Process
at a Glance

November 2014-March 2015

Project Work Plan developed

Community Engagement Strategy

Review of existing plans, studies, technical papers

Orientation of the Community Advisory Committee

April-May 2015

Analysis of Issues and Opportunities for the General Plan update

Small Group Meetings with community organizations

Pop-up Week and media campaign to announce the project and solicit input

Community Meetings island wide

Synthesis of input and development of policy strategies

June 2015-October 2016

Develop Vision, Goals and Guiding Principles

Ongoing CAC, Agency consultations

Workshops and Task Forces on key policy topics

Develop policies and implementation plan

Online open house, public surveys, and digital engagement program to solicit community input

October-December 2016

Release Draft Plan for public review and comment

Open house to present Draft Plan

Spring 2017

Incorporate public comments and input into Draft Plan

Submit draft Plan to Kaua‘i County Planning Commission

County Council review

Final Adoption