Across Honolulu County, Article 7 of the Land Use Ordinance tightly restricts signage in residential zones, effectively limiting home-based businesses island-wide to small nameplate signs with no illumination.
ROH Chapter 21, Article 7 is the master signage article for the City and County of Honolulu. For residential districts serving Oahu's neighborhoods (R-3.5, R-5, R-7.5, R-10, R-20, AG-1, AG-2), home occupations incorporate Article 7's residential sign restrictions by reference through Sec. 21-5.350. Permitted signage is typically one nameplate not exceeding one square foot, non-illuminated, and attached to the dwelling. Sec. 21-7.30 lists prohibited signs, including flashing, moving, animated, and off-premises commercial signs. These standards apply uniformly across all of Oahu's residential areas.
Unpermitted or oversized home-business signs can result in DPP notices of violation, removal orders, and daily fines under Chapter 21 enforcement provisions, typically up to $1,000 per day.
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