Rules for ads and signs in county parks

(a) Commercial notices or advertisements shall not be displayed, posted or distributed on County lands within a park area unless prior written permission has been given by the director. Such permission may be granted by the director under any of the following circumstances: (1) If the notice or advertisement is of goods, services or facilities available within the park area and such notices and advertisements are found by the director to be desirable and necessary for the convenience and guidance of the public; or (2) If a sign is temporary in nature and is exhibited only during the time the event is actually occurring, provided that a payment is made to the County of Hawai‘i as established by administrative rules. (b) Permanent signs. (1) The Council, by resolution, may allow a permanent sign in a County park which displays the name and/or logo of any company or organization that sponsors, constructs or donates the permanent sign for the purpose of 15-7 SUPP. 14 (7-2023) displaying future and current public events in exchange for the construction of the permanent sign and/or for advertising purposes. The permanent sign shall comply with chapter 3, Hawai‘i County Code. (2) Permanent signs are allowed in the Ho‘olulu Complex only. (c) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the director may allow any type of commercial advertising on golf scorecards.