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circle containing and defined by the extreme reaches of graphic or informational parts of the sign. Section 3-5. Multi-faced signs. (a) The sign area/size for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area/sizes of all sign faces, except that when two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not more than 12 inches apart, the sign area/size shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces. Division 4. Sign Regulations Section 3-6. Type, number, and size of signs permissible. (a) Only signs of the type, number, and size prescribed in this article will be permitted to be erected or maintained. (b) Sign type, number, and size restrictions shall be applied per lot or, if the lot is occupied by multiple businesses, per business establishment, or if a business occupies multiple adjacent lots, per business establishment. These restrictions shall be subject to the following provisions: (I) The total number of signs per lot or business shall not exceed two per adjacent street; and (2) Each of the two signs facing one street shall be of a different sign type. (3) Only one ground sign shall be permitted per lot, even if the lot is occupied by multiple businesses. (c) In the event that the applicant has obtained a special permit or a use permit, or if the applicant is otherwise legally permitted to conduct activities not normally allowed in that district, the type and number of signs shall conform to requirements ofthe district within which the activity is occurring. Section 3-7. Signs prohibited in all districts. (a) No person shall erect or maintain: (I) Any sign which by reason of its size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing the vision of drivers, or by obstructing, or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device, or by diverting or tending to divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from the traffic movement on the public streets and roads; (2) Any sign which is not expressly permitted or exempt from regulation by this chapter; (3) Any sign which is obscene, as defined in Hawaii Penal Code 712-1210 and 712-121 l; 8