Matters — April 2026

Chernock Townhouse District at North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road (Z-25-000069)

Christian Chernock sought to rezone property between North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from single-family to multifamily use; the City staff recommended approval as a townhouse district instead. The rezoning would have allowed denser residential development on a currently single-family-zoned parcel. The townhouse district rezoning was approved as amended on April 22, 2026.

Apr 22: Approved As Amended

Deed Restriction Termination at Fouraker Street (Z-25-000202)

This zoning case seeks to terminate a deed restriction on property along Fouraker Street in the Davis Corridor Special Purpose District. Deed restrictions limit how property owners can use or develop their land; removing this restriction would allow the owner more flexibility in developing or using the site. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the application.

Convent Planned Development at W. Davis and Cockrell Hill (Z-25-000156)

A proposed Planned Development Subdistrict would create a new Specific Use Permit for a convent facility on the southwest corner of W. Davis Street and S. Cockrell Hill Road, changing the property from its current residential zoning. The project is being reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council to determine whether it aligns with the surrounding district's character and land-use policies.

Caleb Mann RTN District at McShann and Preston Road (Z-25-000121)

Caleb Mann is seeking to rezone property at the northwest corner of McShann Road and Preston Road from single-family to a Residential Transition District. This change would allow for a different type of residential development on land currently restricted to single-family homes.

Apr 23: Carried: 12 to 0

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000142)

An electrical substation on residential property is seeking an amendment and expansion of its Specific Use Permit to modify permitted uses within a planned development. The property is currently zoned for single-family residential use, making this change significant for neighboring residents in that area.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Charter School Permit at Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road (Z-25-000184)

A Specific Use Permit amendment was sought to allow an open-enrollment charter school at the intersection of East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road in a regionally zoned area. The proposal went through multiple public hearings before the City Plan Commission and City Council to address concerns about the development. The amendment was approved as amended on May 27, 2026.

Apr 22: Deferred

Liquor Overlay and Permit Modification, Bryan Area (Z-25-000117)

The city is considering removal of the current D Liquor Control Overlay and adoption of a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, along with a new Specific Use Permit for selling alcoholic beverages on property in Subarea 11 of Planned Development District 298. This would modify the rules governing where and how alcohol can be sold in the Bryan Area Special Purpose District.

Wesley Inn Historic Overlay at Madison Avenue (Z-26-000030)

The Wesley Inn at 1159 N. Madison Avenue is seeking a historic overlay designation and approval to add short- and long-term lodging accommodations to the property. The historic designation would preserve the building's character while allowing new residential uses that align with the site's planned development zoning.

Apr 9: Carried: 13 to 0

West Davis Planned Development Subdistrict (Z-25-000157)

A new Planned Development Subdistrict is proposed for property on the south side of West Davis Street, west of Cockrell Hill Road. The project would establish a special development district within the West Davis Special Purpose District to govern future development on the site.

D-1 Liquor Control Overlay Termination at Lemmon Avenue (Z-25-000066)

An application proposes terminating a Liquor Control Overlay on a Light Commercial property along Lemmon Avenue, which currently restricts alcohol-related business uses on the site. Removing the overlay would expand what types of commercial establishments could operate at the location. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the request.

Multifamily Planned Development at Worth and North Peak (Z-25-000015)

The city considered allowing multifamily apartments on a property at the east corner of Worth Street and N. Peak Street, which was previously zoned only for single-family homes. This change would have increased residential density in the area and altered what could be built at that location. The City Council approved the development plan on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

Planned Development Subdistrict 154 Amendment at McKinney & Akard (Z-25-000158)

The city is reviewing an amendment to a planned development district in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, located along McKinney Avenue and N. Akard Street. The amendment would modify the zoning and development rules for the property bounded by these streets and N. Saint Paul Street. The City Plan Commission and City Council will hold hearings to consider the proposal.

Apr 9: Carried: 12 to 1

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

Planned Development District 372 Amendment at Lemmon Avenue East and McKinney Avenue (Z-25-000087)

The city is reviewing an amendment to Planned Development District 372, a zoning district that covers land bounded by Lemmon Avenue and McKinney Avenue. The amendment requires approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council, with staff recommending approval pending a landscape and development plan.

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.

Apr 8: Denied

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.

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 District 752 Amendment at Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive (Z-25-000233)

Elsie Thurman is seeking an amendment to Planned Development District 752 at the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive. The amendment would require a revised development plan and traffic management plan, subject to additional conditions set by city staff. The proposal is under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Single Family Reclassification at Peak's Suburban Addition (Z-25-000203)

The city considered a proposal to rezone a property in Peak's Suburban Add from Parking District to Single Family District, along with termination of existing deed restrictions. The change would have allowed residential single-family development on land previously zoned for parking. The proposal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

Alcohol Sales Specific Use Permit at Lawnview and Forney (Z-25-000172)

A proposed Specific Use Permit would allow a small food store less than 3,500 square feet to sell alcoholic beverages at the south corner of Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road. The property is in a Community Retail District with liquor controls, so special approval is needed to add alcohol sales to the store.

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.

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.

Sark Mixed-Use Development at Madison and Ballard (Z-26-000012)

Sark seeks to rezone a property at the corner of Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue to allow a Walkable Mixed Use development that would combine residential and commercial uses. The property, currently zoned for residential transition, lies within the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, and this change would enable mixed-use development in this corridor location.

Apr 9: Carried: 13 to 0

Townhouse District at Ferguson Road (Z-25-000164)

An application seeks to rezone property on Ferguson Road to allow TH-3(A) Townhouse District development with deed restrictions, while preserving the existing Specific Use Permit for a private school, kindergarten, and day nursery. The zoning change would enable townhouse development on the site while maintaining the educational facility currently operating there.

Apr 23: Carried: 12 to 0

Seminary and Monastery Planned Development at La Prada and Shiloh (Z-25-000235)

A seminary and convent or monastery is proposed at La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road on property currently zoned for residential use. The development would bring a religious facility to a residential neighborhood, which may affect traffic, parking, and the area's character.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Zoning and Specific Use Permit for Industrial Use (Z-25-000198)

This application seeks to rezone property to the Industrial Manufacturing District and obtain a new Specific Use Permit for an industrial use. The property is currently zoned Community Retail and Industrial Manufacturing, with an existing Specific Use Permit for an electric substation. The proposed industrial use would replace the current permitted use, and the City Plan Commission is evaluating the request.

Apr 9: Carried: 14 to 0

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000003)

HSM Equity Partners is seeking to rezone property on Telephone Road from an Agricultural District to a Light Industrial District. The change would allow light industrial uses on the currently agricultural-zoned site.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000015)

A new Planned Development District is proposed on the west side of Haymarket Road to allow manufactured home and community retail uses. This would change the property's zoning from its current single-family residential and agricultural designation.

Apr 9: Carried: 13 to 0

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

A property on the south side of Compton Street, west of Glidden Street, is proposed for rezoning from Light Industrial to Townhouse District, which would allow medium-density residential townhouse development on the site. The rezoning would convert industrial-zoned land into residential housing in the area.

Apr 9: Carried: 14 to 0

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000025)

An applicant sought to remove the Shop Front Overlay SH-6 from a property zoned for mixed-use development in the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, which would have changed design and storefront requirements for the site. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the proposal, which affects how future development would be regulated on this property. The proposal was denied without prejudice on May 27, 2026.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000154)

A zoning change was proposed to allow multifamily housing development on a property at Ledbetter Drive and Tyrone Drive, currently zoned for single-family use. The change would permit denser residential development where only single-family homes were previously allowed. The City Council approved the zoning change on May 13, 2026.

Apr 22: Deferred

Bar and Live Music Venue at Main and Malco (Z-25-000183)

An amendment to a Specific Use Permit would allow a bar, lounge, or tavern with a live music venue on the southwestern corner of Main Street and Malco in Deep Ellum. This would bring entertainment programming to the historic music district.

Specific Use Permit for Vehicle Display at CF Hawn Frwy Frontage Road (Z-25-000207)

A property along CF Hawn Freeway Frontage Road is seeking a Specific Use Permit to operate vehicle display, sales, and service operations. The zoning request would allow automotive-related business on property within Planned Development District 535, which currently restricts such uses.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Vehicle Sales Facility Specific Use Permit at Buckner Boulevard (Z-25-000163)

An application sought a Specific Use Permit for a vehicle display, sales, and service facility on property within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. The property was located in a Planned Development District with zoning restrictions, requiring review by the City Plan Commission and City Council. The application was denied with prejudice on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Denied With Prejudice

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000002)

A Planned Development District application seeks to allow Walkable Urban Residential District uses at the intersection of East Overton Road and East Illinois Avenue, currently zoned for single-family homes. The proposed change would permit mixed-density residential development on this corridor site, a significant shift from single-family residential zoning.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

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

Estelar, LLC seeks to rezone a property at East Side Avenue from Commercial Service to Mixed-Use, allowing residential and commercial development on the site. This change would bring housing and retail or office uses to what is currently zoned for commercial purposes only.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Case File 26-1145A

Williams proposes constructing a new residential building with a detached two-car garage on a vacant lot at 3919 Waldron Avenue in Council District 7. The Landmark Commission is reviewing the project to ensure the new house fits with the neighborhood's character and meets design standards.

Planned Development Subdistrict at Newton Avenue (Z-25-000209)

A new Planned Development Subdistrict designation is proposed for multifamily uses on property along Newton Avenue between Throckmorton Street and Oak Lawn Avenue, within the existing Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. This zoning flexibility allows alternative site plan and architectural approaches for multifamily residential development in this area. The City Plan Commission will review the application.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

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

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

A Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow a handicapped group dwelling unit on Laura Lane within the R-7.5(A) Single Family District. This specialized housing facility would serve multiple residents with accessibility needs in an area currently zoned for single-family homes, requiring City Plan Commission review of impacts to neighborhood character and land use compatibility.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Roc Design Engineers Planned Development District at C. F. Hawn Freeway (Z-25-000210)

Roc Design Engineers seeks approval for a Planned Development District (PDD) to allow commercial service district uses on property north of C. F. Hawn Freeway, west of Garden Springs Drive. A Planned Development District provides specific zoning flexibility and design requirements tailored to individual projects in commercial areas. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Criado & Associates Engineering Services (26-1054A)

The City Council is approving a supplemental agreement to increase the contract with Criado & Associates by $1,000,000, bringing the total to $3,642,569. The additional funding covers expanded professional engineering services, including subsurface utilities engineering and surveying work for municipal infrastructure projects. This contract supports the city's engineering and infrastructure planning needs.

Apr 22: Approved As An Individual Item

Criado Engineering Services Supplement (26-1299A)

The city is expanding its professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates with an additional $1 million in budget authority. The supplemental agreement funds extended engineering, subsurface utilities assessment, and survey services. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is overseeing this contract modification.

Convention Center Venue Project Financing (26-923A)

The City of Dallas amended its financing authorization for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Venue Project, modifying senior lien special tax revenue notes and related agreements. This financing structure was essential to support the convention center's ongoing operations and capital needs. The amendment was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved As An Individual Item

Housing Finance & Public Facility Programs (26-880A)

The City Council is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog by updating program statements for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation to formalize their operations. These amendments establish clear procedures and guidelines for how these programs function. The changes ensure consistent administration of housing finance and public facility initiatives across the city.

Apr 22: Approved

Good Homes Dallas at North Stemmons Freeway (26-877A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation sought to acquire and develop Good Homes Dallas, a mixed-income multifamily housing project at 6950 North Stemmons Freeway. The project addressed the city's need for affordable housing options in the area. The proposal was approved as amended on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved As Amended