HAR §19-103-4. (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).  Figure 2 (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). 103-5 0  Figure 3 (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).  Figure 4 (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: 103-6 (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)