(a) In cases of emergency repairs to existing public utilities, including but not limited to flood control structures, highways, and water, sewer, gas and electric transmission lines, the respective governmental agency or public utility company is exempt from obtaining a special management area use permit pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Two reports on the repair projects must be recorded with the agency, the first within three days after the start of the project and the second upon the project’s completion.
(b) In the event an impending disaster or disaster has been declared under Chapter 2, Article 25A or under HRS Chapter 127A, the requirements of this chapter will be waived.
(Sec. 33-7.1, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 25, Art. 7, § 25-7.1) (Am. Ords. 00-11, 23-4)