North Richland Hills Sign Review Board Meeting - June 8, 2026

The North Richland Hills Sign Review Board met on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:47 p.m. following the City Council meeting. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and held a public hearing on a variance request from Creekstone Church for an off-premises sign. The variance was denied.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the March 9, 2026, meeting were approved unanimously (7-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public requested to speak during the public comments portion or the public hearing.

Discussion Items

• SRB26-0022 – Creekstone Church Variance Request: The board considered a request from Creekstone Church for a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the City Code to allow an off-premises sign at 7901 Mid-Cities Boulevard. The church, which owns property at 7708 Maplewood Avenue, entered into a lease agreement with Davis Commons LP in September 2025 to place a temporary directional sign on the vacant corner lot. The sign is 8 feet tall and 64 square feet in total area. The church pays $1,100 per month for the lease. The church stated that its current location has low traffic (approximately 2,000 vehicles per day) compared to the intersection of Davis and Mid-Cities (approximately 23,000 vehicles per day), and that billboard options cost around $3,500 per month, which the church considered poor stewardship. Staff noted that off-premises signs are generally prohibited under Section 106-5(9), with limited exceptions for portable signs for community events, shared monument signs, and billboards. Board members expressed concern about setting a precedent and opening a "Pandora's box" of similar requests, noting that the city has worked to reduce visual clutter along Davis Boulevard. Several members sympathized with the church's mission but felt they could not support the variance. The applicant suggested an alternative: extending the allowable 10-day period for temporary portable signs used for community events (currently limited to 10 days per event, 5 events per year, with a 30-day spacing requirement).

Key Outcomes

• Variance Denied: The board voted to deny SRB26-0022. The official minutes record a 7-0 vote in favor of the motion to deny. However, the raw transcript indicates a 6-1 vote (with one member voting against denial), creating a discrepancy. The board encouraged the church to explore other compliant options, such as temporary portable signs, and expressed willingness to help find alternative methods to advertise.

Note: The agenda, minutes, and transcript conflict on the final vote tally. The minutes state 7-0, while the transcript indicates 6-1. This summary reflects both versions.