Matters — 2026

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.

Jan 14: Approved As Amended

Extra Space Storage — Avenue and Hedgerow Drive (Z-25-000230)

Extra Space Storage is proposing a new Light Commercial Subdistrict and a Specific Use Permit for a mini-warehouse for 20 years on the south corner of Lemmon Avenue and Hedgerow Drive. The proposal is subject to a site plan, landscape plan, and conditions.

Aug 25: Hearing Closed

2201 Main, LLC Videoboard Sign Permit at North Cesar Chavez Boulevard (Z-25-000126)

2201 Main, LLC requested an amendment to an existing Specific Use Permit for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign on the east side of North Cesar Chavez Boulevard, between Elm Street and Main Street. City staff recommended approval with conditions. The proposal was approved.

Aug 12: Approved

Springful Properties Retail District at Chalk Hill Road (Z-26-000034)

Springful Properties, LLC proposed changing property on the west line of Chalk Hill Road, south of Chippewa Drive, from a Single Family District to a Community Retail District. The City Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The proposal was approved.

Aug 12: Approved

Stevens Park Village Conservation District Zoning (Z-26-000086)

A proposal to change the zoning classification of multiple city blocks from single-family residential (R-7.5(A)) to Stevens Park Village Conservation District was submitted for review. The rezoning aimed to establish conservation protections for the Stevens Park area. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

Flea Market Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z-25-000175)

The city considered a renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2175 for a flea market in the Farmers Market Special Purpose District. The permit renewal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: 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.

Jan 28: Remanded

Justin Lee Application (Z-26-000093)

Justin Lee seeks a new Specific Use Permit that would allow alcohol sales alongside a general merchandise or food store of 3,500 square feet or less.

Aug 25: Hearing Closed

TH-1 Townhouses at Compton Street (Z-25-000200)

New Wave Real Estate Investors LLC proposed changing property from Light Industrial District to Mixed-Use District. The matter was denied without prejudice on August 12, 2026.

Aug 12: Denied Without Prejudice

White Dove Capital Light Industrial Zoning at Lancaster-Hutchins Road (Z-26-000042)

White Dove Capital, LLC requested a change from Agricultural District zoning to Light Industrial District zoning for property on the west side of Lancaster-Hutchins Road, north of Witt Road. The request came with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant, and city staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval. The City Council approved the zoning change.

Aug 12: 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.

Feb 25: Approved

Bar and Dance Hall Permit at Botham Jean Boulevard (Z-25-000020)

The proposal amended Specific Use Permit No. 2544 for a bar, lounge, or tavern and an indoor dance hall on the northeast line of Botham Jean Boulevard, southeast of South Boulevard. The amendment was approved as amended by a 14-0 vote on December 10, 2025.

Fonteneaux Walkable Residential District at East Overton Road (Z-26-000002)

Jeremy Fonteneaux of JAC Investment Holdings LLC applied for a new Planned Development District allowing Walkable Urban Residential uses on land zoned for single family homes, on the north line of East Overton Road, north of East Illinois Avenue. Both city staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to conditions. The proposal was approved.

Jun 24: Approved

Kimley-Horn Cell Tower at Pastor Bailey Drive (Z-26-000029)

Kimley-Horn, on behalf of the applicant, requested a new Specific Use Permit to build a single-pole cellular communication tower on land zoned Community Retail District at the northeast corner of Pastor Bailey Drive and West Camp Wisdom Road. Staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, with a site plan and conditions. The proposal was approved.

Jun 24: Approved

H-E-B Planned Development Amendment (Z-25-000087)

An application proposed an amendment to Planned Development District 372 along Lemmon Avenue East, McKinney Avenue, Lemmon Avenue, and northwest of Oak Grove Avenue. The request was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and remained under review after a City Council hearing.

Commercial Truck Parking Permit at Bonnie View Road (Z-26-000084)

A new Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow commercial motor vehicle parking on a Light Industrial District property at 9300 Bonnie View Road, south of Telephone Road. City staff recommend a ten-year permit with eligibility for automatic ten-year renewals, subject to a site plan and conditions, while the City Plan Commission recommends a five-year period. The applicant is Lets Build it LLC / Huma Al Baroodi.

Sep 23: Hearing Closed

Trakass Bar & Lounge at 2638 Elm Street (Z-26-000136)

A new Specific Use Permit is proposed that would allow a bar, lounge, or tavern and a dance hall at 2638 Elm Street in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District. The business is requested by Trakass Bar & Lounge, LLC, with Tomas Alonzo as applicant, on land in Planned Development District No. 269.

Sep 23: Hearing Closed

Trakas Sports Cantina Alcohol Permit at Samuell Boulevard (Z-26-000070)

Trakas Sports Cantina LLC seeks a new Specific Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service at 6465 Samuell Boulevard. The property is zoned Regional Retail with a Liquor Control Overlay, and the permit would be subject to a site plan and conditions.

Sep 23: Hearing Closed

Sweet Bar Dallas / Marvin Regalado Application (Z-26-000135)

A new Specific Use Permit (a special approval for a particular use of land) is proposed to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at 2650 Elm Street, on the south side of Elm Street west of North Crowdus Street in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District. The applicant is Sweet Bar Dallas, represented by Marvin Regalado, and the request would be subject to a site plan and recommended conditions.

Marlow's Enterprise Alcohol Sales Permit Amendment at C. F. Hawn Freeway (Z-26-000095)

An amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 1851 is proposed to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise store or food store of 3,500 square feet or less. The site is on the south line of C. F. Hawn Freeway, west of Silverado Drive, in a Commercial Service District with a liquor control overlay. The applicant is Marlow's Enterprise Inc.