Haw. Code R. § 19-103-4 - Limitations along interstate highways
The following limitations shall apply to areas adjacent to interstate highways only:
(1) Not more
than one sign, advertising the sale or lease of property upon which the sign is
located, may be permitted in such manner as to be visible to traffic proceeding
in any one direction on any interstate highway.
(2) Not more than one sign, visible to
traffic proceeding in any one direction on any one interstate highway and
advertising activities being conducted upon the real property where the sign is
located, may be permitted more than 50 feet from the advertised activity
(Figure 1).
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(3) Signs
in the specific interest of the traveling public on interstate highways may be
permitted. Only information about public places operated by federal, state or
local governments, natural phenomena, historic sites, areas of natural scenic
beauty or naturally suited for outdoor recreation is deemed to be in the
specific interest of the traveling public. These signs in the specific interest
of the traveling public shall be limited as follows:
(A) In advance of an intersection of the
main-traveled way of an interstate highway and an exit roadway, those signs
visible to interstate highway traffic approaching the intersection may not
exceed the following number:
Distance from Intersection | Number of Signs |
0-2 miles | 0 |
2-5 miles | 6 |
More than 5 miles | Average of 1 sign per mile |
The specified distances shall be measured to the nearest point of the intersection of the traveled way of the exit roadway and the main-traveled way of the interstate highway (Figure 2).
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(B) Those
signs visible to interstate highway traffic which is approaching or has passed
an entrance roadway may not be permitted for 1,000 feet beyond the furthest
point of the intersection between the traveled way of the entrance roadway and
the main-traveled way of the interstate highway (Figure 3).
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(C) These
signs may not be permitted in areas adjacent to any interstate highway
right-of-way upon any part of the width of which is constructed an entrance or
exit roadway (Figure 4),
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(D) Subject
to the other provisions of this section, not more than two signs may be
permitted within any mile distance measured from any point, and no two signs
shall be less than 1,000 feet apart.
(E) No such signs may be permitted in scenic
areas.
(F) Not more than one sign
giving information about a single place may be erected and maintained so as to
be visible at any one time by any single person on an interstate
highway.
(4) No sign may
be erected or maintained which:
(A) Contains,
includes, or is illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, or moving
light;
(B) Moves or has any moving
parts;
(C) Is placed on trees or
painted or drawn upon rocks or other natural features; and
(D) Exceeds 20 feet in length, width or
height, or 150 square feet in area including border and trim but excluding
supports except on-premise signs not more than 50 feet from the advertised
activity.
Notes
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