Matters — 2026

Charter School at Harry Hines & Wadley Lane (Z-25-000151)

An open enrollment charter school Specific Use Permit was proposed for property zoned for industrial research use, located at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wadley Lane. The request would have allowed the school to operate in an area designated for industrial purposes. The proposal was denied on April 8, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

South Dallas/Fair Park District Zoning (Z-26-000101)

The city considered rezoning for Planned Development District No. 595 in the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, an area bounded by railroad and freeway corridors. The proposed zoning changes would affect how this district's industrial and development potential could be used. The proposal was approved as amended on June 10, 2026.

Jun 10: Approved As Amended

Estelar Mixed-Use Zoning at East Side Avenue (Z-26-000009)

Estelar, LLC applied for a zoning change at East Side Avenue and Carroll Avenue, seeking to convert the property from Commercial Service District to Mixed-Use District. The rezoning would have enabled mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses on the site. The City Council approved the zoning change on June 10, 2026.

Jun 10: Approved

Blas Garza MU-1 Mixed Use at South Polk Street (Z-25-000177)

Blas Garza is seeking to rezone property at South Polk Street and Nokomis Avenue from Multifamily District to Mixed Use District zoning. This change would permit a mix of residential and commercial uses on the site, creating opportunities for more diverse development on the corridor.

Apr 22: Denied Without Prejudice

Planned Development 171 Amendment at Oak Lawn (Z-26-000039)

The city is considering an amendment to the zoning conditions for Planned Development Subdistrict 171 in the Oak Lawn area, an established district bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Throckmorton Street, Bowser Avenue, and Reagan Street. The amendment would modify the development rules that govern what can be built or changed within this district. The City Plan Commission has reviewed the proposal, and the City Council is now holding a hearing to decide whether to approve it.

Planned Development District 752 Amendment at Edd Road (Z-25-000233)

Applicant Elsie Thurman seeks an amendment to Planned Development District 752, a special zoning district covering land on the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive in Council District 8. The proposal would come with a revised development plan and a traffic management plan for the site, and is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Pritesh Rana Alcohol Sales Permit at Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road (Z-25-000172)

Applicant Pritesh Rana seeks a new Specific Use Permit that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise food store smaller than 3,500 square feet on the south corner of Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road in Council District 5. The site is zoned Community Retail District with a Liquor Control Overlay, and the permit would come with a required site plan and conditions. The request is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and decided by the City Council.

New Wabe Single-Family Rezoning at North Carroll Avenue (Z-25-000203)

New Wabe Real Estate Investors LLC asked to rezone property on the northeast side of North Carroll Avenue, between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue, from a parking district to a single-family residential district and to end existing deed restrictions on the land, which sits within the Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District. City planning staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval. The proposal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

Voodoo Doughnut Late-Hours Restaurant Permit on Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000188)

An application sought to amend Specific Use Permit 2515 for a late-hours establishment limited to a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service, on property in an area bounded by Greenville Avenue, La Vista Drive, Lewis Street, and Hope Street. The request was filed by Jack Quigley of Voodoo Doughnut and was under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council before activity on the case stopped.

Specific Use Permit Amendment at Bruton Road (Z-25-000119)

A restaurant on Bruton Road sought permission to sell alcoholic beverages under its Specific Use Permit, which required city approval due to state and local regulations governing alcohol sales. The proposal was approved on January 28, 2026.

Jan 28: Approved

O-2 Office Subdistrict Creation at Allen Street (Z-26-000024)

A new O-2 Office Subdistrict was approved for property bounded by Allen Street, Cole Avenue, and Sneed Street within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, with termination of existing Deed Restrictions Z79-189. The City Council approved the proposal on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

DFW Land Holdings Community Retail Rezoning on East Illinois Avenue (Z-25-000191)

This request would rezone land on the south side of East Illinois Avenue, at the west line of Mayforge Drive, from a Neighborhood Service District — which carries existing deed restrictions — to a Community Retail District that permits a broader mix of retail and commercial uses. The application is filed by Jared Westmoreland of DFW Land Holdings, represented by land development consultant Nikki Moore, and is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and the City Council in Council District 4.

May 13: Hearing Closed

Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville Avenue (Z-26-000020)

A Specific Use Permit amendment seeks to allow a late-hours alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on property zoned as Planned Development District 842 along Greenville Avenue. Late-hours establishments can affect nearby residents and neighborhoods through noise, traffic, and parking demands. The matter is under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Winery Specific Use Permit at Kidwell and Prospect (Z-25-000225)

A proposed amendment to Specific Use Permit 2173 would allow a winery and tasting room on the southeast corner of Kidwell Street and Prospect Avenue. The property is located within the Lakewood Special Purpose District's Center Core Area, which requires special approval for certain commercial uses.

John Kim Late-Hours Restaurant Permit on Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000187)

An application proposed amending a Specific Use Permit to allow a late-hours establishment limited to a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property along the east line of Greenville Avenue, north of Oram Street. The request, filed by applicant John Kim, was under review by the City Plan Commission and the City Council before the matter went inactive.

Angel Dzul Outdoor Commercial Amusement Rezoning (Z-25-000159)

Applicant Angel Dzul sought to rezone a single-family-zoned property and obtain a Specific Use Permit allowing an outdoor commercial amusement use, with city staff recommending agricultural zoning instead of the requested Planned Development District. The City Plan Commission recommended approval, and the City Council approved the request as amended.

Feb 25: Approved As Amended

Tavern Specific Use Permit at N. Crowdus and Elm (Z-25-000234)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at the northwest corner of N. Crowdus Street and Elm Street. The site is located in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District, and the City Plan Commission and City Council will review whether the use is appropriate for the area.

Street Frontage Relief at Park and Corinth (Z-26-000001)

An applicant seeks relief from standard street frontage requirements on property at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and Corinth Street, located in the Cedars Area Special Purpose District. This variance would allow the development to proceed with its site plan despite not meeting the typical setback standards. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the request.

Greenville Avenue Pizza Co Late-Hours Permit on Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000180)

Sammy Mandell of Greenville Avenue Pizza Co applied to amend Specific Use Permit 1905, which allows a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service to stay open during late hours on property along the west side of Greenville Avenue. City staff recommended approval with conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a five-year period. The amendment was approved.

Jan 14: Approved

Temporary Concrete Batching Plant at E. Wheatland Road (Z-26-000053)

A temporary concrete batching plant was proposed on the south line of E. Wheatland Road, west of S. Lancaster Road on property zoned Mixed-Use District. The facility required approval of a Specific Use Permit from the city. The permit was approved as amended.

Jun 24: Approved As Amended