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P ARKS AND R ECREATION §15-26 Section 15-26. Vehicles; parking restricted. (a) No vehicle shall be driven at, operated upon, or parked within a park or recreational facility except on paved or unpaved roads and parking areas specifically established and provided for park or recreational facility users while they are actively using or seeking to use the park or recreational facility in a manner consistent with all applicable rules and regulations. (b) Parking of vehicles shall be within marked stalls or in places designated for such use by appropriate signage as they may be provided or as otherwise permitted by the director. (c) Use of electric vehicle charging station parking stalls shall only be allowed for persons with qualified electric vehicles, while they are actively using the park or recreational facility and only while the vehicle is being charged. (d) No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, except in areas lawfully designated for parking. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle on any landscaped or grassed areas; on walkways or trails; in a crosswalk; within any recreational facility; or in any location that obstructs an accessible route, park entrance or exit; road or driveway; fire lane, emergency access route, maintenance access, or in a manner that impedes the operation of a door or gate. (e) The director, or the director’s authorized representative, may authorize temporary access to and use of any park or recreational facility for vehicle access and parking for specific uses, activities, events, or for construction purposes. (f) This section shall not apply to any vehicle that is clearly and officially designated as a County vehicle or vehicles operated by the Hawai‘i police department, provided that the operator of the vehicle is on duty. (1983 CC, c 15, art 2, sec 15-26; am 2023, ord 23-12, sec 1.)15-26 Division 2. Recreation and Park Areas. Section 15-27. Permission required for advertising and signs in park areas. (a) Commercial notices or advertisements shall not be displayed, posted or distributed on County lands within a park area unless prior written permission has been given by the director. Such permission may be granted by the director under any of the following circumstances: (1) If the notice or advertisement is of goods, services or facilities available within the park area and such notices and advertisements are found by the director to be desirable and necessary for the convenience and guidance of the public; or (2) If a sign is temporary in nature and is exhibited only during the time the event is actually occurring, provided that a payment is made to the County of Hawai‘i as established by administrative rules. (b) Permanent signs. (1) The Council, by resolution, may allow a permanent sign in a County park which displays the name and/or logo of any company or organization that sponsors, constructs or donates the permanent sign for the purpose of SUPP. 14 (7-2023) 15-7