County of Kaua'i Department of Public Works, Engineering Division

Grading and Grubbing Permit

Administered by the Department of Public Works Engineering Division. Kaua'i County Code §22-7.12(a) charges 'a sum equal to one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the estimated construction cost as determined by the County Engineer,' in full before the permit issues; fees are payable to the Director of Finance and submitted to the Department of Public Works. Not every job needs a permit: §22-7.6 exempts, among other work, 'Grubbing that does not unreasonably alter the general drainage pattern to the detriment of abutting properties and does not exceed a total area of one (1) acre.' Work commenced without a required permit must be permitted retroactively at higher fees — for grubbing 'one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per acre; provided that a minimum fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) shall be assessed,' and for grading and stockpiling $500 for 101 to 500 cubic yards rising to $25,000 above 10,000 cubic yards. Under §22-7.13 every grading or grubbing permit expires one year after issuance, and earlier if work is not started within six months or is suspended for ninety days. Confirm scope and thresholds with the Engineering Division at (808) 241-4992.