Which government bodies are involved in Code Amendment DCA256-004?

This matter has been reviewed by: City Plan Commission.

When was Code Amendment DCA256-004 first introduced?

This matter was first recorded on 2026-06-11 00:00:00+00.

Code Amendment DCA256-004

Q: What is the current status of Consideration of amending Section 51A-13.306 of the Dallas City Code to list “Tattoo and body piercing” as an example of permitted personal service uses instead of as an example of prohibited personal service uses in form-based zoning districts. ZOAC Recommendation: Approval. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Planner: Michael Wade Council District: Citywide DCA256-004?

As of the last recorded event on 2026-06-11 00:00:00+00, this matter is active. It has appeared in 1 event across City Plan Commission.

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Consideration of amending Section 51A-13.306 of the Dallas City Code to list “Tattoo and body piercing” as an example of permitted personal service uses instead of as an example of prohibited personal service uses in form-based zoning districts. ZOAC Recommendation: Approval. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Planner: Michael Wade Council District: Citywide DCA256-004

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Dallas is considering allowing tattoo and body piercing businesses in form-based zoning districts. Currently, these services are listed as prohibited uses; the proposed change would permit them instead. This would expand where these personal services can operate throughout the city's designated zoning areas.

1 eventFirst seen Jun 11, 2026Last activity Jun 11, 2026Case ID: DCA256-004

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Developer

Confirm tattoo studio tenants are allowed in form-based districts

Applies if: You hold or are marketing space in a form-based zoning district

Why now: City Plan Commission carried the amendment to Section 51A-13.306 on 2026-06-11 by 8-1 with staff and the zoning advisory committee recommending approval, yet no later procedural step is verified in the record.

What to do: If you lease or plan retail space in a form-based zoning district, check the current Dallas Code Section 51A-13.306 text before pitching tattoo or body piercing tenants. The commission's recommendation moves them from a prohibited example to a permitted one, but nothing in the record confirms final adoption.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: City Plan Commission — Jun 11, 2026 →

Journalist

Ask why tattoo shop zoning change lacks a council step

Why now: The matter is listed as approved outside Council with no verified later step, the vote was 8-1 with Carpenter opposed, and the item carries both case number DCA256-004 and the label DCA256-007.

What to do: Ask the city whether the tattoo and body piercing amendment was adopted, and by what body, since the record shows only a Plan Commission vote and no verified later step. Also ask for Commissioner Carpenter's reasoning for the lone no vote.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: City Plan Commission — Jun 11, 2026 →

Key Entities

Department of Planning and Development

Michael T. Wade

Timeline

Jun 11, 2026

Vote

Carried: 8 to 1

City Plan Commission →

Vote: 8 for, 1 against, 5 absent

recommend approval of amending Section 51A-13.306 to list 'Tattoo and body piercing' as permitted personal service uses in form-based zoning districts

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