East Honolulu's Sign Regulations: The Rules That Matter

East Honolulu maintains 109 local ordinances across all categories, and 3 of those deal specifically with sign regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where East Honolulu falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Garage Sale Signs

East Honolulu garage sale signs are temporary announcing signs under Honolulu's sign ordinance, permit-exempt but barred from public rights-of-way.

Key details: Code Section: ROH 21-7.20. Permit Needed: No. Off-Premise Rule: Sec. 21-7.30. Topic: Garage Sale Signs.

Posting signs on utility poles, leaving signs up after the sale, or placing in public medians and parks.

East Honolulu is more permissive than most cities when it comes to garage sale signs. That said, there are still limits.

Political Signs

East Honolulu political campaign signs are treated as temporary signs under Honolulu's sign ordinance, subject to district standards but generally exempt from permits.

Key details: Code Section: ROH 21-7.20. Permit: Generally exempt. Prohibited Areas: Public right-of-way. Topic: Political Signs.

Posting signs on public property, exceeding size limits, or leaving signs up long after the election.

East Honolulu is more permissive than most cities when it comes to political signs. That said, there are still limits.

Holiday Displays

East Honolulu holiday and seasonal displays fall under Honolulu's temporary sign standards, generally exempt from permits on private property within reasonable size limits.

Key details: Code Section: ROH 21-7.20. Permit: Generally not required. Park Rules: ROH 10-1.2. Topic: Holiday Displays.

Obstructing public sidewalks, creating traffic sight-line hazards, or leaving displays for excessive post-holiday periods.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find East Honolulu gives residents more flexibility on holiday displays.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, East Honolulu gives residents more room on sign regulations. 3 of the 3 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

Keep in mind that East Honolulu can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.