Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 4 - HIGHWAYS DIVISION
Chapter 105 - ACCOMMODATION AND INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES ON STATE HIGHWAYS AND FEDERAL AID COUNTY HIGHWAYS
Subchapter 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 19-105-6 - Scenic areas
Current through February, 2024
The type and size of utility facilities and the manner and extent to which they are permitted within areas of scenic enhancement and natural beauty can materially alter the visual quality and view of highway roadsides and adjacent areas. These areas include scenic strips, overlooks, rest areas, recreation areas, the rights-of-way of highways adjacent thereto, and the rights-of-way of highways which pass through public parks and historic sites, as described under section 138, Title 23, United States Code.
(1) New utility installations are not to be permitted within the foregoing described lands, when acquired or improved with federal-aid funds, except as follows:
(2) This section also applies to utility installations that are needed for a highway purpose, such as for highway lighting, or for serving a weigh station, rest or recreational area.
(3) There may be cases of unusual hardship or other extenuating circumstances encountered involving some degree of variance with this chapter. These cases shall be subject to prior review and approval by the director.