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Council allows illuminated sign for Allen Retail Center suite after applicant, neighbors back request

3492006 · January 28, 2025
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Summary

The council adopted an amendment to PD No. 53 to allow an illuminated sign within 50 feet of adjacent residential zoning for a Donatos Pizza tenant after Planning & Zoning recommended approval and neighbors submitted support letters.

The Allen City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4137-1-25 to amend Plan Development No. 53 (shopping center base zoning) to permit an illuminated sign for a retail suite that would otherwise be restricted by the city's land‑development code.

City planner Matt (last name Kerpencay/Planner) explained staff had recommended denial because the Land Development Code prohibits illuminated signs within 150 feet of residential zones, and the proposed sign area sits about "just shy of 94 feet" from nearby homes. Planning and Zoning,…

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