Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 4 - HIGHWAYS DIVISION
Chapter 103 - OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS AND FEDERAL AID SECONDARY COUNTY HIGHWAYS
Section 19-103-7 - Criteria for nonconforming signs

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 19-103-7

Current through February, 2024

(a) For the purpose of this section, the following actions to nonconforming signs shall be considered a change which requires removal:

(1) Extension or enlargement.

(2) Replacement, rebuilding or re-erecting except when the sign has been damaged by vandalism or other criminal or tortious acts.

(3) Repairs exceeding 25 percent of the surface area except when the sign has been damaged by vandalism or other criminal or tortious acts.

(b) Nonconforming signs shall be considered abandoned, destroyed or discontinued and shall require removal under the following conditions:

(1) Display of obsolete advertising matter and blanked or painted out signs exceeding 30 days after notification.

(2) Non-use of sign to display advertising matter for more than 30 days. Messages advertising billboard or blank sign space for use, rent or lease are prohibited.

(3) Nonrepair of sign structure or advertising message damaged 25 percent or more within 45 days after notification.

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