The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has restored signs at the Ka Iwi shoreline park that will allow hikers to once again take their pets on the Makapu'u Lighthouse trail.

Residents objected when the state banned pets from the trail in May, following complaints about dog feces.

Last month, state Parks Administrator Dan Quinn assured about 60 residents gathered at a Hawai'i Kai Neighborhood Board meeting that pets would be allowed to return to the trail and emphasized that the law requires dogs to be leashed.

Last week, four 18- by 24-inch signs were placed near the Alan Davis seawall area and one 24- by 36-inch sign was posted near the start of the trail.

All prohibit animals, except when leashed.

The state will work with the Hawaiian Humane Society on a sign to advise pet owners of proper etiquette at public parks, Quinn said in an e-mail on Wednesday.

"DLNR recognizes that the Ka Iwi area is popular with many people who enjoy the scenery and being outdoors in this wildland area," he said.

"Our objective is to preserve a natural environment and ensure safe and healthy conditions for recreational users."