Commission backs 30-foot Iron Horse sign amendment and forwards the request to council

The Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 11 voted 7–0 to approve an amendment to the Iron Horse planned development (case Z0625-0404) to allow a taller, 30-foot multi‑tenant freestanding sign. The request would modify the PD, which currently allows monument signs up to 10 feet (and, in certain interstate-frontage situations, up to 20 feet), and would permit up to four tenant panels on the proposed sign face.

Garrett Lankford presented the request and noted staff had no formal recommendation because the application does not change land use—its scope is limited to sign height and face area. Commissioners asked whether the city allows electronic-message centers and about placement and safety; staff said electronic message centers are permitted under the sign ordinance subject to message-frequency and design requirements, and building-permit and engineering submittals will be required to meet wind‑load and structural standards.

Perla Tavera, representing Centurion (the applicant), said a 30-foot sign improves visibility from Interstate 635 and helps attract tenants to the development. Commissioners referenced a precedent of an approximately 28-foot multi-tenant sign on a separate property as context for the request. The commission approved forwarding the amendment to City Council for consideration on Sept. 2.

What happens next: if City Council approves the PD amendment, the applicant will submit engineering and building-permit documents demonstrating structural compliance and will seek sign permits in accordance with the ordinance.