MCC §16.13.220
Rules for signs that don't meet current standards
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗Signs that were properly permitted or legal when installed can stay even if they don't meet current rules. You can repair and maintain them, but any changes must follow current rules. New signs must follow current rules, and signs covered by an old plan are exempt from a new plan if kept in good shape.
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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Nonconforming signs
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.
Signs which do not conform to this chapter, but which have a valid sign permit issued
by the County, or that were otherwise lawful when they were installed, are hereby
deemed a legal nonconforming sign.
B.
Any changes to a legal nonconforming sign must comply with this chapter. Repair and
maintenance of a legal nonconforming sign shall be allowed.
C.
New signs proposed for properties which are subject to a previously approved comprehensive
signage plan shall conform to this chapter.
D.
Legally established existing signs on a property that become subject to a new comprehensive
signage plan shall be exempt from compliance with the new comprehensive signage plan,
provided the signs are maintained in sound condition.
( Ord. No. 4434, § 1, 2017 ; Ord. No. 3794, § 5, 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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