HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — After two years focused on residential neighborhoods, Maui County has begun making crucial decisions that clear the way for Front Street building owners to apply for permits, marking a breakthrough for rebuilding Lahaina’s commercial heart.

The county announced last week that Front Street will not be widened to the standard 60-foot standard, removing a major obstacle that had stalled rebuilding efforts for months.

The decision comes as business owners and county leaders work to restore both the buildings and the unique character that made Lahaina town special.

Architect’s application stalled for months

Veteran architect Glenn Mason, who has several clients with destroyed buildings along Front Street’s core block, submitted the first rebuilding application for

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