Matters — 2025

Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)

The city amended Chapters 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code to update off-street parking and loading requirements affecting residential zoning districts and other development standards. The changes refined how developers and property owners must provide parking and loading facilities for new construction and building modifications. The City Council approved the amended code on May 14, 2025.

Hampton Road Area Walkable Urban Mixed-Use Rezoning (Z189-349)

City planners proposed rezoning roughly 35 acres along both sides of Hampton Road and West Clarendon Drive to a Walkable Urban Mixed-Use District 3, with a Shopfront Overlay on part of the area, and proposed ending old deed restrictions on the property. The change set new rules for how land in the area could be used and developed. The proposal was approved as amended on August 13, 2025.

Aug 13: Approved As Amended

Specific Use Permit Amendment at Ramona (Z234-346)

The property owner applied to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages as part of a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet at the north corner of Ramona. The permit required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council before it could take effect. The amendment was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved

PD 166 Multifamily Amendment at La Prada Drive (Z-25-000054)

An amendment to Planned Development District 166 rezoned the southwestern portion to the Multifamily (MF-2(A)) District, enabling residential development on property between La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road, south of Blyth Drive. This change affected development potential in the area and the character of adjacent neighborhoods. The amendment was approved on November 12, 2025.

Nov 12: Approved

Chernock Multifamily Rezoning at North Boulevard Terrace (Z-25-000069)

Applicant Christian Chernock asked to rezone property between the north end of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a Single Family District to a Multifamily District, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of the multifamily district with those restrictions. The City Council approved the request as amended on April 22, 2026.

Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Nanu Construction Car Wash at Tatum Avenue and West Davis Street (Z-25-000134)

Sameer Mohammed of Nanu Construction Inc. sought a new Specific Use Permit (a special approval for a particular use) for a car wash on the northwest corner of Tatum Avenue and West Davis Street, along with a change to the Light Commercial/Office Area 1 Subdistrict and consideration of a Medium Commercial/Office Subdistrict. City staff recommended denial, but the City Plan Commission recommended approval of the amendment and a five-year permit for the car wash, subject to conditions. The City Council approved the proposal on February 25, 2026.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Neighborhood Service District at North Masters Drive and Bruton Road (Z-25-000099)

The proposal sought to rezone property at the northwest corner of North Masters Drive and Bruton Road from a Community Retail District with deed restrictions to an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District, and to terminate the deed restrictions on the property. Staff recommended approving both requests, while the City Plan Commission recommended approving the new district but denying the termination of deed restrictions. The proposal was approved as amended on January 28, 2026.

Nov 12: Deferred

Forest Overlay and Yard Regulations (DCA245-001)

The Dallas City Council amended the Development Code to introduce an application fee for neighborhood forest overlay designations and add Front and Corner Side Yard regulations. These changes were designed to protect trees in residential areas while clarifying setback requirements for new construction or modifications. The amendment was approved in October 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Stacy Family Capital District at Webb Chapel Road (Z245-143)

Stacy Family Capital, LLC proposed an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District or Community Retail District with deed restrictions at the northeast corner of Webb Chapel Road and Royal Lane. The proposal was approved on August 27, 2025.

Aug 27: Approved

Melinda Garcia Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000072)

Melinda Garcia proposed a Specific Use Permit for a child or adult care facility on property zoned R-5(A) Single Family District. The proposal was approved on January 14, 2026.

Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0

SAI KBA LAXMI Alcohol Sales Permit at Kleberg Road (Z-25-000115)

SAI KBA LAXMI, Inc. sought an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2480 to continue selling alcoholic beverages at a site on the northeast corner of Kleberg Road and Carleta Street, on land zoned Community Retail District with a liquor control overlay. City staff recommended approval subject to a site plan and conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for an 18-month period. The request was denied on February 25, 2026.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

DR Horton Planned Development (Z234-286)

DR Horton Homes proposed a new planned development district on property generally bounded by Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road. The proposal was approved on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved

Asphalt/Concrete Batching Facility Specific Use Permit (Z234-328)

An application proposed changing a property's zoning to Industrial Manufacturing District and obtaining a Specific Use Permit to allow asphalt or concrete batching operations on a site currently zoned Industrial Research District. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council. The application was denied on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Denied

Winners Assembly Church Mixed Use Rezoning at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Z245-200)

A request is proposed to rezone property at the north corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Colonial Avenue to a Mixed Use District, with consideration of a taller, more intensive Form subdistrict (FWMU-5) than the current FWMU-3 within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District. The applicant is Apostle Raphael Adebayo of Winners Assembly Church, and the request is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

Victor Toledo Townhouse Rezoning at Forest Land and Stults Road (Z-25-000016)

Victor Toledo applied to rezone property at the southwest corner of Forest Land and Stults Road from a Single Family District to a Townhouse District, with a Multifamily District also considered; staff recommended the Multifamily District, while the City Plan Commission recommended the Townhouse District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The City Plan Commission voted in favor of the application, and the City Council approved it.

Dec 10: Deleted

Century Communities Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)

Century Communities, Inc. proposed amending a portion of deed restrictions on property zoned an R-10(A) Single Family District. The matter remained under review after City Plan Commission approval and City Council consideration before it stalled.

May 14: Hearing Closed

Late-Hours Establishment at Greenville Avenue (Z234-289)

A late-hours establishment was proposed for a Planned Development District property on Greenville Avenue, requiring approval for both zoning and a Specific Use Permit. The location and its potential use impact nearby residents and the corridor's character. The proposal was approved as amended.

Sep 10: Approved As Amended

Planned Development District at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-219)

A Planned Development District was proposed for residential and nonresidential uses on property zoned Industrial Research District, at North Beckley Avenue north of East Comstock Street. The proposal would allow mixed-use development in an area previously restricted to industrial research zoning. The City Council approved the proposal on August 13, 2025.

Aug 13: Approved

Masterplan Motor Vehicle Parking (Z-25-000152)

Masterplan proposed a new Specific Use Permit for commercial motor vehicle parking. The proposal was denied without prejudice.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Specific Use Permit Renewal at Rylie Crest Drive (Z234-349)

A Specific Use Permit for an office showroom and warehouse facility on Rylie Crest Drive was being renewed and amended to continue operations at the site. This permit allows the property to operate for commercial use in a zoned district where such operations require special approval. The renewal and amendment was approved on April 9, 2025.

Apr 9: Approved