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Council approves sign‑code changes to allow construction fence wraps and building scrim signs with modifications
Summary
The Leander City Council unanimously approved amendments to the city sign ordinance to permit fence wraps on construction sites and to modify building scrim provisions; the council added an amendment to raise the maximum fence wrap height to 8 feet.
The Leander City Council voted unanimously on July 1 to amend the sign ordinance to allow construction fence wraps and to update rules for building scrim signs.
Development Services staff described the changes as a response to recent requests from developers and applicants. “Fence wraps are provided as part of your construction, of a project … they’re trying to do is advertise a future business that’s being developed,” said Carrie Griffin, executive director of development services, explaining staff’s rationale for drafting the amendment.
Under the approved ordinance, fence wraps may be installed to screen active construction sites and advertise upcoming projects; building scrim (temporary building wrap) rules were revised to align with standards used in Round Rock to correct previous proportion requirements. Council and staff discussed the duration and permitting limits for scrim signs and the appropriate maximum height for fence wraps.
Council amended the staff proposal at the meeting to change the maximum fence wrap height from 6 feet to 8 feet. The mover and seconder for the motion were not explicitly identified in the record, but the measure was seconded and passed without objection. The ordinance language will be updated to reflect the 8‑foot maximum and the change was adopted by unanimous vote.
Council members asked staff to confirm how the permit process would enforce that a fence wrap only be used for active construction — staff said a valid site development permit, construction plan permit or building permit identifying construction limits would be required before a wrap could be installed. Staff also said a master sign plan could address building scrim or other signage needs in larger developments.
Ending: The ordinance amendment is effective following final preparation of the adopted ordinance language and will allow construction sites to use fence wraps and for certain building scrim signs to be permitted subject to the new rules and duration limits.
