A sign or billboard advertising the construction, and a sign advertising the financing of construction, of a new building or structure may be erected upon the premises on which the building or structure is to be constructed for not to exceed one year after the date of the building permit; provided, the Planning Commission may grant a special permit to maintain such a sign for further periods not exceeding one year each on written application made at least 30 days before the permitted period expires. In any area zoned for residential use, the sign or billboard shall not exceed 36 square feet in area. The sign or billboard may state the name of the owner of the premises, the services provided by the owner, and the names of contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and the institution or person by whom construction is being financed in whole or in part, but may not contain advertising or information not pertaining to the premises.
(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)