MCC §16.13.040
How to measure the size of a sign
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗This section explains how to calculate the area of a sign for county rules. It covers different shapes, signs made of separate letters, and multi-sided signs. Support structures are not counted in the sign's area.
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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Method of determining sign area
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
A.
The sign area shall consist of the entire surface area including any plate, frame,
outline or trim. Circular shape to be determined by formula: 3.14 (pi) × radius ×
radius = circular shape area.
Elliptical shape to be determined by formula: 3.14 (pi) × radius (short axis) × radius
(long axis) = elliptical shape area.
B.
When a sign consists of letters, words, or graphics intended to be viewed as a whole,
the sign area shall be the combined area of up to three abutting squares, rectangles,
circles, or elliptical shapes, within which the entire letters, words, and graphics
can fit.
C.
For multi-faced signs, the perimeter of the measurable area shall be the outline of
the sign when viewed from its largest side.
D.
The perimeter of measurable area shall not include structures required for its support.
(Ord. No. 3883, § 1, 2011; Ord. No. 3794, § 2, 2010; Ord. 3057 § 2 (part), 2002)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026
Published by the County of Maui through Municode.
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