New App Removes Illegal Billboard

Recently, we reported that members on Oahu are using "See, Click, Fix" -- a new app on their smartphones -- to report illegal billboards to Honolulu's enforcement division. And now we are seeing results!  Here is the follow up from the first enforcement action taken through the "See, Click, Fix" App. 

From the inspector's report: 

"Inspection on 3/10/14 revealed the correct address of the complaint is 1357 South Beretania Street.      The inspection on that date revealed the following:

                  - Mark Glen's Action (Gold) - There is a non-permitted sign (a banner).  Pending.

Reinspection on 3/17/14 revealed the banner sign (Cash For Gold) has been removed at the above-referenced property."

Yay! It worked. The key here is patience.  Like most counties in Hawaii, Honolulu's code enforcement division is woefully understaffed. It takes months for complaints to be inspected and notices of violations to be sent to property owners. We are heartened, however, to learn that two new enforcement officers were recently added to the staff at Honolulu's DPP Customer Service Division. These new officers combined with this more convenient method of reporting possible violations, we hope to stem the proliferation of illegal outdoor signage in Honolulu. 

To download the app onto your smartphone, click here. You can make anonymous reports of billboard violations -- but be sure to mention you are working with The Outdoor Circle! 

A special thanks to the members of the North Shore branch for taking the lead on enforcing our sign laws on Oahu.

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