Matters — 2026

Trinity Park Conservancy / John Trahan Application (Z-26-000060)

Trinity Park Conservancy proposed expanding Subdistrict 1H within Planned Development District No. 714 on property north of W. Main Street west of N. Beckley Avenue. The proposal was approved on August 12, 2026.

Aug 12: Approved

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

Elsie Thurman Planned Development Amendment at Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive (Z-25-000233)

An application proposed amending Planned Development District 752 on the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive. Staff recommended approval, subject to a revised development plan, a traffic management plan, and recommended conditions. The request was under review in Council District 8 and had no recent activity before it became inactive.

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.

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

An application proposed a new Specific Use Permit allowing alcoholic beverages to be sold in connection with a general merchandise food store under 3,500 square feet on the south corner of Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road. City staff recommended approval with a site plan and conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a five-year period before the matter went inactive without a City Council decision.

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

New Wabe Real Estate Investors LLC requested a change from a Parking District to an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, along with the termination of existing deed restrictions, on property in the Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District on the northeast line of North Carroll Avenue between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, and the commission voted 14 to 0 in favor. The City Council approved the proposal.

Apr 8: Approved

Voodoo Doughnut Late-Hours Restaurant (Z-25-000188)

An application proposed amending Specific Use Permit 2515 for a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property zoned Planned Development District 842. The request was under review after the City Plan Commission recommended approval, but the matter became inactive without a final vote.

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

Community Retail District Rezoning at East Illinois Avenue (Z-25-000191)

An application proposed changing property zoned Neighborhood Service District, with existing deed restrictions, to a Community Retail District on the south side of East Illinois Avenue and the west side of Mayforge Drive. City staff recommended approval, while the City Plan Commission's recommendation to the City Council was denial without prejudice, and the matter was under review when it went inactive.

May 13: Hearing Closed

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.

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.

John Kim Specific Use Permit Amendment (Z-25-000187)

An application proposed an amendment to Specific Use Permit 2506 for a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property zoned Planned Development District 842. John Kim was listed as the applicant, and the request was under City Council review without a final vote.

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

General Retail Subdistrict at Oak Lawn (Z-26-000097)

Oasis Excursion LLC proposes a new Planned Development District Subdistrict for General Retail uses on property bounded by Maple Avenue, Shelby Avenue, Fairmount Street, and Reagan Street, along with removal of a D Liquor Control Overlay on part of the site. The proposal involves property in Council District 14.

Aug 25: Hearing Closed

Crown Castle Cell Tower Permit Amendment at Pleasant Drive (Z-26-000078)

Crown Castle USA, Inc. asked to amend an existing Specific Use Permit for a cellular communication tower and antenna on land zoned for single family homes and community retail, between Pleasant Drive and Baywood Drive, north of Lake June Road. Staff recommended approval for a ten-year period with automatic ten-year renewals, subject to conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a ten-year period. The City Council approved the amendment on August 12, 2026.

Aug 12: Approved

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.