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ZONING ORDINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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12 mentions across 10 events

Also known as: ZOAC

The Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) is appointed by the City Plan Commission and reviews, discusses, and evaluates information relating to the development of zoning regulation amendments in Dallas. The committee holds regular meetings and public hearings to assess proposed zoning changes and gather community input as part of the city's zoning process.
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zoning (12)
policy (12)
development (8)
governance (4)
transportation (4)
environment (1)
parks (1)

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mentioned (12)

Connected Matters

Legislative threads where ZONING ORDINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE is mentioned

Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)

7 hearings since Jan 2025·Last: Sep 18, 2025·Code Amendment·Citywide·Major

Forest Overlay and Yard Regulations (DCA245-001)

4 hearings since Feb 2025·Last: Oct 22, 2025·Zoning·Citywide·Major

Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Authority (26-1099A)

Last: Mar 26, 2026·Zoning·Citywide·Notable

Private Game Club Zoning Definition (DCA201-011)

Last: Nov 20, 2025·Zoning·Citywide·Significant

Remove Postponement Process for Zoning Amendments (25-1755A)

Last: May 22, 2025·Zoning·Citywide·Notable

Location

1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, Texas 75202·Show on Google Maps ↗
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Activity Timeline

June 2026

Items For Further Consideration

A resolution amending the City Plan Commission's Rules of Procedure to require diverse representation on standing committees, rename the Comprehensive Land Use Committee to the Plans Advisory Committee, and update the membership requirements and responsibilities of the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee.

…committee; and updating the membership requirements and responsibilities of the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee - Financing: No cost consideration to the City(This item was deferred on June 1…

Consent Agenda

Resolution amending the City Plan Commission's Rules of Procedure to update subdivision communication processes, require diverse representation on standing committees, rename the Comprehensive Land Use Committee to the Plans Advisory Committee, and revise membership requirements for both the Plans Advisory Committee and Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee.

…committee; and updating the membership requirements and responsibilities of the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee - Financing: No cost consideration to the City *In alignment with ForwardDal…

March 2026

Other Matters

Proposed amendment to the City Plan Commission Rules of Procedure to expand the responsibilities of the zoning ordinance advisory committee.

Consideration of amending the City Plan Commission Rules of Procedure to add an additional responsibility of the zoning ordinance advisory committee. [See language highlighted in yellow on Page 21] Pl

November 2025

Development Code Amendment

Proposed amendment to the Dallas Development Code to define 'private game club' as a land use and establish appropriate zoning districts and development standards; staff recommends approval while the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee recommends against adoption.

…d with the use. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the proposed amendments. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) Recommendation: Not to adopt the proposed amendments. Planner: Andrea…

June 2025

Development Code Amendments - Under Advisement

Proposed amendment to Chapters 51 and 51A of the Dallas Development Code to establish an application fee for neighborhood forest overlays and add Front and Corner Side Yard regulations, recommended for approval by both staff and the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee.

…lude Front and Corner Side Yard regulations. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Recommendation: Approval. Planner: Jacob Rojo Council District: Citywide…

May 2025

Development Code Amendments

Proposes removing Section 51A-4.701(e) from the Dallas Development Code to eliminate the formal postponement process for zoning amendment applications; both staff and the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee recommend approval.

Consideration of removing Section 51A-4.701(e) “Postponements” to eliminate the postponement process for zoning amendments. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Recommen

Development Code Amendments

Proposes amendments to Dallas Development Code Chapters 51 and 51A to establish an application fee for neighborhood forest overlays and add Front and Corner Side Yard regulations; staff recommends holding under advisement to June 2025 while the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee recommends approval.

…ard regulations. Staff Recommendation: Hold under advisement to June 12, 2025. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Recommendation: Approval. Planner: Jacob Rojo Council District: Citywide…

March 2025

Development Code Amendments - Under Advisement

Proposed citywide amendment to Dallas City Code Chapters 51 and 51A to comprehensively revise off-street parking and loading requirements, including establishing a Transportation Demand Management Plan and new parking design standards across residential, nonresidential, and planned development districts.

…standards. Staff Recommendation: Approval of staff’s recommended amendments. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Recommendation: Approval of ZOAC’s recommended amendments. Planner: Michael…

Development Code Amendments - Under Advisement

Proposed amendments to Dallas City Code Chapters 51 and 51A to update off-street parking and loading requirements across residential, nonresidential, and special zoning districts, including establishing a Transportation Demand Management Plan and new parking design standards. Both city staff and the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee recommend approval.

…standards. Staff Recommendation: Approval of staff’s recommended amendments. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Recommendation: Approval of ZOAC’s recommended amendments. Planner: Michael…

February 2025

Development Code Amendment

Proposed amendment to Dallas City Code Chapters 51 and 51A to revise minimum off-street parking and loading requirements across multiple zoning districts, including establishing a Transportation Demand Management Plan and updated parking design standards. Both city staff and the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee recommend approval.

…standards. Staff Recommendation: Approval of staff’s recommended amendments. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Recommendation: Approval of ZOAC’s recommended amendments. Planner: Michael…