MCC §20.01.010
Airborne signs are banned unless an exception applies
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗This section bans using aircraft or other flying objects to display signs or ads in the air. There are exceptions for markings on the aircraft itself, signs inside it, and markings on kites or hang gliding wings. Signs on the ground or buildings are covered by other rules.
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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Prohibited—Exceptions
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.
Except as allowed under subsection B, no person shall use any type of aircraft or
other self-propelled or buoyant airborne object to display in any manner, or for any
purpose whatsoever, any sign or advertising device. For the purpose of this section,
a "sign or advertising device" includes, but is not limited to, a poster, banner,
writing, picture, painting, light, model, display, emblem, notice, illustration, insignia,
symbol, or any other form of advertising sign or device.
B.
Exceptions.
1.
Nothing in this chapter prohibits the display of an identifying mark, trade name,
trade insignia, or trademark on the exterior of an aircraft or self-propelled or buoyant
airborne object if the displayed item is under the ownership or registration of the
aircraft's or airborne object's owner.
2.
Nothing in this chapter prohibits the display of a sign or advertising device placed
wholly and visible only within the interior of an aircraft or self-propelled or buoyant
airborne object.
3.
Nothing in this chapter prohibits the display of an identifying mark, trade name,
trade insignia, or trademark on a kitesurfing or kiteboarding kite, a parasail, or
a fabric wing used for hang gliding or paragliding.
4.
This chapter shall not apply to the display of a sign or advertising device when placed
on or attached to any ground, building, or structure and subject to regulation under
title 16 or title 19 of this code. Such a sign or advertising device shall be permitted, prohibited, or
otherwise regulated as provided under the applicable title.
(Ord. No. 3752, § 2, 2010)
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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