Matters — 2026

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000091)

Progress Land Development, L.L.P. and Dayspring Ministries of Dallas seek to amend Planned Development District No. 241 and rezone the property at 10600 C. F. Hawn Freeway, at the southeast corner of Haymarket Road, to a Commercial Service District. City planning staff recommend approval of the Commercial Service District designation, which sets the types of businesses and uses allowed on the site.

Pemberton Hill Road (File 26-2042A)

Shepherd Place Homes is proposing to subdivide a 4.109-acre property on Pemberton Hill Road into 16 residential lots, each ranging from approximately 7,767 to 10,824 square feet. The development would add new residential units to the corridor area north of Jeane Street.

Zoning Case File 26-2038A

SNP Capital, LLC proposes to consolidate two adjacent lots (8E and 8F in City Block 4/699) into a single parcel on Virginia Avenue through a plat adjustment. The combination would merge a 0.1143-acre tract currently zoned for multifamily use.

Zoning Case File 26-2037A

The City of Dallas is proposing to replat a 3.746-acre tract of land on Highland Road (northwest of Ferguson Road) to consolidate multiple lots into a single lot. This consolidation would simplify property configuration on the site.

Case File 26-2044A

The City of Dallas is proposing to rename Woodbine Avenue, between Morrell Avenue and Renner Road, to Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue. Street renamings honor important figures and community heritage, affecting signage and local identity.

Zoning Case File 26-2034A

The City of Dallas proposes subdividing a tract of land on Illinois Avenue, east of Cockrell Hill Road, to create a new 0.5710-acre lot. This lot subdivision would establish a separately platted parcel within City Block 6114.

Slate Bishop Arts Ventures Development Plan Amendment (Z-26-000004)

Slate Bishop Arts Ventures LP seeks a minor amendment to the development plan for property in Planned Development District No. 468, in an area zoned for walkable urban mixed use, bounded by North Zang Boulevard, West 6th Street, and North Beckley Avenue in Council District 1. The request is being considered by the City Plan Commission, with Raid Beucler as applicant and Rob Baldwin of Baldwin Associates as representative.

Priority Signs 'PWC' Sign at 2121 N Pearl Street (26-2047A)

Curt Horak of Priority Signs is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 761-square-foot channel letter sign reading 'PWC' with a logo, mounted on an aluminum frame and lit with light-emitting diode (LED) illumination, on the northeast elevation of the building at 2121 N Pearl St. The property is owned by MCPP Park District Office Owner, LLC and sits in Council District 14.

Jun 11: Carried: 9 to 0

Priority Signs Illuminated Sign at 2508 Maple Ave (26-2046A)

Curt Horak of Priority Signs is seeking a certificate of appropriateness — a design review approval — to install a 92-square-foot illuminated detached sign at 2508 Maple Ave, at the southeast corner. The property is owned by Pasha & Sina Inc, and the request is being considered by the City Plan Commission.

Code Amendment DCA256-001

Dallas City Council is considering an amendment to the Dallas City Code to replace the 'Commercial Wedding Chapel' land use designation with a new 'Reception Facility' category. This change updates zoning classifications to better reflect how wedding venues and event spaces operate in the city, potentially making it easier to approve similar facilities.

Apr 9: Carried: 14 to 0

Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Authority (26-1099A)

The City Plan Commission is amending its rules of procedure to expand the zoning ordinance advisory committee's responsibilities. This change would strengthen the committee's role in the zoning review process citywide.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Illuminated 'PWC' Sign at 2121 N Pearl St (26-2048A)

Curt Horak of Priority Signs seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness — a design review approval required in this part of the city — to install a 761-square-foot illuminated channel letter sign reading 'PWC' with a logo on an aluminum frame at 2121 N Pearl St, on the building's southwest elevation. The property is owned by MCPP Park District Office Owner, LLC and sits in Council District 14.

Jun 11: Carried: 9 to 0

Community Development Block Grants Reprogramming (26-383A)

The City is proposing to reprogram Community Development Block Grant funds to ensure timely expenditure and optimize their allocation. These federal funds support local development projects and community initiatives across the city. The Committee on Finance is reviewing the proposed changes.

Mehrdad Moayedi [CECH Walnut Lane, LLC] Application (Z-25-000224)

A new planned development district is proposed for property near Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane, which would allow smaller-lot residential uses on land currently zoned for larger-lot single-family homes. The change would increase housing density on this site compared to current zoning requirements.

May 21: Carried: 10 to 3

Group Dwelling Specific Use Permit at Laura Lane (Z-26-000006)

A new Specific Use Permit is being sought to allow a group dwelling unit for people with disabilities on property zoned for single-family homes on Laura Lane. The proposal would introduce a different housing type into a residential area that currently permits only single-family development, requiring special City Plan Commission approval.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Housing and Homelessness Policy Framework (26-270A)

The city is developing a comprehensive policy framework to address housing and homelessness challenges. The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee is reviewing proposed strategies from the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment.

The Ladder Project (26-268A)

The Ladder Project is a housing initiative led by Congregation Shearith Israel that is currently under review by the Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee. The project has undergone multiple committee hearings as part of the approval process.

American Rescue Plan Funds Monthly Status Report (26-387A)

The city reports monthly on how it is spending federal pandemic relief funds received through the American Rescue Plan to support economic recovery efforts. These recovery funds help pay for critical services and programs that strengthen the community. The Finance Committee reviews the city's use of these federal dollars to ensure compliance and accountability.

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

An expansion of Subdistrict 1H within the Planned Development District No. 714 is proposed on property along West Main Street west of North Beckley Avenue. This expansion would allow the affected property to be reclassified under Subdistrict 1H zoning, changing what uses and development standards apply to the site.

Homeless Encampment Servicing Procedures (26-272A)

The city is establishing procedures for servicing homeless encampments and reviewing its overall encampment policy framework. These procedures will affect how Dallas responds to and manages encampments citywide, with implications for both unhoused residents and neighborhoods. The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee is reviewing the policies with guidance from the Director of Emergency Management and Crisis Response.