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STAFF REPORT
February 23, 2026
CASE NO: SV26-0001
PROJECT: Sign Variance for Investar Bank
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
REQUEST:
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Turner Sign Systems, on behalf of Investar Bank, is requesting approval of
variances from Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, to allow an upper -story sign
and a banner for Investar Bank, located at 605 W. State Highway 114.
Turner Sign Systems is requesting approval of variances for two signs: an upper -
story wall sign (Sign A) and a temporary banner sign (Sign B).
A variance is required for Sign A because the proposed sign qualifies as an upper -
story wall sign and would exceed the maximum number of wall signs permitted on
a single building elevation. Approval of this request would result in two attached
upper -story wall signs on the same elevation: the proposed sign and an existing
clock that was previously approved through Sign Variance SV20-0014.
A variance for Sign B is required because the applicant is requesting authorization
for the existing temporary banner to remain displayed until the wall sign is installed.
Banner signs are limited to a maximum display period of 15 days. New businesses
are permitted an additional 15-day grand opening banner, allowing a total banner
display period of up to 30 days.
At the February 05, 2026, Sign Board meeting, the Sign Board recommended
approval (5-0), allowing the temporary banner sign to remain until the permanent
sign can be acquired and installed, not to exceed 60 days.
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Existing Conditions:
Requested Signs
Sign A
Sign Board
Upper Story Wall Sign
Approved (5-0)
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Proposed Sign
Sign Type
Upper Story
Upper Story
Number of Signs
One per street front;
Two per Freeways Street front;
Two Maximum
Two Maximum
Letter Height
24"
24"
Logo Height
30"
24"
Sign Width
22.5'
21'
Sign Area
66.15 SF
42 SF
Logo Area
13.71 SF
4 SF
Illuminations
Any
White
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Sign B
Sign Board
Banner
Approved (5-0)
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Proposed Sign
Sign Type
Banner
Banner
Sign Area
47.25 SF
47.25 SF
Location
Attached to building
First Floor
Duration
15 days
Until wall sign is installed
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Previously Approved Sign Variance
SV20-0014
Upper Story — Wall Sign
Upper Story — Clock
Max letter height — 30 inches
Max clock ht. — 7.83 ft.
Total sign width — 27.42 ft.
Total sign width — 6.25 ft.
Total area — 68.55 sf
Total area — 38.53 sf
Halo lit day/night
Acrylic faces (bronze day)
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Max Height - 4 ft. 8 in-ht.
Max Sign Area - 7.1 sf per sign face
Max. sign structure: 14 sf
Number of Sign - 2 signs per site
Sign Material - Aluminum face
Minimum 6-inch sign structure around sign face
Monument Sign
Not Installed
Option A
Option C
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ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of requested sign variance.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Presentation
Demonstration
Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Seantay Carpenter (817) 748-8215
Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Maria Garcia, Turner Sign Systems
OWNER: 114 DOVE LLC
PROPERTY SITUATION: 605 W. SH 114
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot, Block 1, LA PALOMA ADDN - SOUTHLAKE
CURRENT ZONING: "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District
HISTORY: June 4, 2019, City Council approved a zoning change and site plan
for the First National Bank on the property. (ZA19-0011)
June 4, 2019; City Council approved a preliminary plat for Lots 1 and
2, Block 1, La Paloma Addition. (ZA19-0015)
August 22, 2019; Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final
plat for Lot 1, Block 1, La Paloma Addition. (ZA19-0045)
October 20, 2020; City Council approved on consent a sign variance
for First National Bank to allow the following: Monument sign "A"
option "C", single panel, Directional signs ES01 and ES03 option "C"
these sign sizes shall adhere to the sign ordinance 704-J regulations
in terms of maximum sign height and sign face, building directional
signs ESO4 through ES08 as presented, Upper Story Sign ES10 and
One clock sign. (SV20-0014)
SIGN BOARD: February 05, 2026; approved (5-0) subject to the staff report dated
January 30, 2026, with the stipulation of allowing the temporary
banner sign until the permanent sign can be acquired and installed,
not to exceed 60 days. In addition, Sign Board would like to
recommend that the next time this case is presented, there's an
applicant present.
CITY COUNCIL:
The City Council meeting is scheduled to be held on March 3, 2026.
STAFF COMMENTS: City Council approval of this request does not waive the requirement
to obtain a sign permit prior to installation. All signage must be
reviewed and approved through the City's permitting process before
any installation takes place.
For assistance with the sign permit application and to schedule a pre -
installation inspection, please contact Seantay Carpenter at 817-748-
8215 or via email at scarpenter(a)ci.south lake.tx.us.
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