Matters — 2025
190 matters with activity · 190 new in this period · 145 resolved
Specific Use Permit Amendment at Algonquin Drive (Z-25-000006)
An amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 145 was approved to allow a government installation on Algonquin Drive, in an area zoned for single-family and community retail uses. Government facilities typically require special permits in single-family districts, making this amendment necessary to authorize the use. The proposal was approved on September 24, 2025.
Sep 24: Approved
HC Carlisle Building Planned Development Amendment on Lemmon Avenue (Z245-126)
HC Carlisle Building, LLC applied to amend Planned Development District No. 153 for property on the southwest side of Lemmon Avenue between Carlisle Street and Cole Avenue, with city staff recommending approval subject to a development plan and conditions. The City Plan Commission recommended approval, and the City Council approved the amendment on September 10, 2025.
Sep 10: Approved
Jinting Chen Private Recreation Center on Marsh Lane (Z245-109)
Applicant Jinting Chen sought a Specific Use Permit to operate a private recreation center, club, or area on property along the west line of Marsh Lane, south of Monet Place, in a Neighborhood Service District. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a four-year period with eligibility for automatic five-year renewals, subject to a site plan and conditions. The City Council approved the request as amended on June 11, 2025.
Jun 11: Approved As Amended
Bar Lounge Specific Use Permit at Inwood Road (Z234-333)
A new Specific Use Permit application sought approval for an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on Inwood Road in a Community Retail District zoned area. The proposal was considered through the planning and zoning process to ensure compatibility with the surrounding corridor. The permit was approved as amended on April 23, 2025.
Apr 23: Approved As Amended
PDD 512 Amendment at East Stark and Seagoville (Z-25-000161)
An amendment to Planned Development District No. 512 was proposed for the west corner of East Stark Road and Seagoville Road to accommodate changes to the existing zoning district. The proposal required a development plan and traffic management plan as conditions for moving forward. The amendment was approved as amended on January 14, 2026.
Dec 10: Deferred
Regional Retail District at Hillcrest and LBJ (Z-25-000085)
A property at the southeast corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway was proposed to be rezoned from Neighborhood Office District to Regional Retail District. The application included deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant to address potential concerns from nearby residents and the city. The rezoning was approved as amended on December 10, 2025.
Dec 10: Approved As Amended
Planned Development District No. 143 Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)
Attorneys Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris of Jackson Walker, LLP applied to amend Planned Development District No. 143 at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, including revised development, landscape, and traffic management plans along with amended conditions. City Plan Commission staff recommended approval and the commission voted unanimously in favor. The amendment was approved by the City Council on April 23, 2025.
Apr 23: Approved
MU-1 Mixed Use Zoning at LBJ Freeway (Z-25-000083)
The city is considering rezoning property along LBJ Freeway from Neighborhood Office District to Mixed Use District, which would allow commercial and residential development on the site. This corridor location near a major highway presents opportunities for mixed-use development while affecting how the area transitions from office to mixed uses. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the rezoning application and deed restrictions.
Nov 12: Deferred
The Crossing at Clear Creek Planned Development Amendment (Z-25-000111)
DHFC The Crossing at Clear Creek applied to amend Planned Development District 1113, a special set of zoning rules governing a site on the east side of North Walton Walker Boulevard north of West Davis Street in Council District 6. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to amended conditions. The City Council approved the amendment on November 12, 2025.
Nov 12: Approved
Multifamily District at West Camp Wisdom Road (Z889-187)
A property on West Camp Wisdom Road between Clark Road and Royal Cedar Way was proposed to be rezoned from agricultural and neighborhood service districts to allow multifamily residential development. The rezoning would permit apartment-style housing on land that had previously been restricted to agricultural or lower-intensity uses. The proposal was approved on April 9, 2025.
Apr 9: Approved
Public School Specific Use Permit, South Dallas (Z-25-000168)
A proposal sought a Specific Use Permit to establish a public school on property zoned for multifamily housing in South Dallas. The permit was necessary because schools are not a standard permitted use in multifamily districts, requiring the city to evaluate the proposed change to the neighborhood's zoning. The proposal was approved by the City Council on February 25, 2026.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Planned Development District at Walnut Hill Lane (Z-25-000021)
A proposal to create a planned development district at the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane was reviewed. The planned development district would have allowed different single-family residential uses on property currently zoned for traditional single-family development. The proposal was denied without prejudice on November 12, 2025, meaning it could be resubmitted in the future.
Nov 12: Denied Without Prejudice
Adult Day Care Facility at Wadsworth Drive (Z245-177)
A Specific Use Permit amendment was requested to allow an adult day care facility at the intersection of Wadsworth Drive and East Ledbetter Drive, a property zoned for single-family residences. The amendment would have enabled a non-residential use in a residential zone, a change that could affect the character of the neighborhood. The amendment was approved as modified on August 13, 2025, for a ten-year permit period.
Aug 13: Approved As Amended
DLF Denton Planned Development at Manor Way (Z234-326)
DLF Denton, LLC applied for an amendment to Planned Development District No. 917 on Manor Way, between Maple Avenue and Denton Drive. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the zoning modification to ensure it met development standards for the corridor. The amendment was approved with amended conditions.
Mar 26: Approved As Amended
Specific Use Permit Amendment for Bar and Dance Hall (Z-25-000020)
A Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to allow an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) and commercial dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. This type of land-use change typically affects neighborhood character by introducing entertainment venues and increased evening activity. The amendment was approved by the City Council on December 10, 2025 by a vote of 14-0.
Dec 10: Approved As Amended
Godinez Commercial Service Rezoning on Royal Lane (Z245-174)
Applicant Sergio Godinez asked the city to rezone property on the north side of Royal Lane from Planned Development District No. 635 to a Commercial Service District, along with deed restrictions the applicant volunteered to limit how the site could be used. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, with the Commission's approval subject to the volunteered deed restrictions. The proposal was approved on September 10, 2025.
Sep 10: Approved
Duplex Zoning at East Kirnwood Drive (Z245-149)
A property owner sought to rezone land on the south line of East Kirnwood Drive from a Single Family District to a Duplex District, which would allow the construction of duplex units in place of single-family homes. The City Plan Commission and City Council both reviewed and supported the request. The zoning change was approved in August 2025.
Aug 27: Approved
New Subdistrict at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-262)
A new zoning subdistrict was proposed for property near North Beckley Avenue in an area containing agricultural, industrial manufacturing, and planned development zones. The change would create a new Subdistrict 1A designation within Planned Development District No. 714. The proposal was approved.
Jun 11: Approved
Castaneda Drive-Through Restaurant at Maple Avenue (Z234-279)
Raymundo Castaneda applied for a Specific Use Permit to operate a drive-through restaurant on a general retail property at the south corner of Maple Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue, within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions. The City Council approved the permit on June 11, 2025.
Jun 11: Approved
Specific Use Permit for Indoor Amusement on C.F. Hawn Freeway (Z234-315)
Applicant Brandon C. Rogeness requested a Specific Use Permit to operate a commercial amusement business (inside) on property along C.F. Hawn Freeway, west of Pleasant Drive, within a special purpose zoning district. City staff recommended approval for a five-year period subject to a site plan and conditions, while the City Plan Commission recommended a shorter three-year period. The request was approved as amended by the City Council.
Mar 26: Approved As Amended
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