ROH §16A-10.6
When the city can put up a housing code violator sign
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗The city building official can put a sign on public land in front of a building that has many housing code violations. The sign must say "housing code violator" and list the responsible party's contact info. The official must first set rules for when signs are allowed.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Placement of “housing code violator” sign
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) The building official may place a “housing code violator” sign on the city right-of-way fronting a building, structure, or premises with multiple violations of this code. The building official shall establish criteria and standards for determining the circumstances warranting the placement of a sign. The building official shall establish the criteria and standards by rule adopted in accordance with HRS Chapter 91.
(b) A sign placed pursuant to this section shall set forth the words “housing code violator” in capital letters and the name, address, and telephone number of the party responsible for the violations at the subject building, structure, or premises.
Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.
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