Section 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). Click here to view Image
(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). Click here to view Image
(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), Click here to view Image
(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.[Eff. MAY 30 1981] (Auth: HRS Sec. 264-73) (Imp: HRS Sec. 264-73)