Section 15-150-30 - Public hearingThe public hearing procedures contained in sections 15-150-13 and 15-15014 apply to shoreline variance applications, except that the lead agency may waive a public hearing prior to action on a variance application for:
(1) Stabilization of shoreline erosion by the moving of sand entirely on public lands;(2) Protection of a legal structure or public facility, including any facility owned by a public utility that is regulated pursuant to chapter 269, HRS, that does not fix the shoreline, under an emergency authorization issued by the lead agency; provided that the structure or public facility is at risk of immediate damage from shoreline erosion and the authorization does not exceed three years;(3) Other structures or activities, provided that no person or agency has requested a public hearing within twenty-five calendar days after public notice of the application; or(4) Maintenance, repair, reconstruction, and minor additions or alterations of legal boating, maritime, or watersports recreational facilities, that result in little or no interference with natural shoreline processes.[Eff 2/25/2000; comp 4/17/2009; comp ] (Auth: HRS §§ 205A-43.5, 206E-8.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 206E-8.5)