Matters — April 2026

Christian Chernock Townhouses at North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road (Z-25-000069)

This matter addresses a request to rezone property from single-family to townhouse zoning, located between North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road. The change would allow construction of multi-unit townhouses where only single-family homes are currently permitted, affecting the density and character of the neighborhood. The City Council and City Plan Commission are reviewing the proposal.

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

A property within the Davis Corridor special district at Fouraker Street has a deed restriction that an applicant is seeking to terminate. Terminating the restriction could affect the property's development potential and permitted uses.

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

The Convent project seeks approval to develop property at the southwest corner of W. Davis Street and S. Cockrell Hill Road, requiring rezoning as a planned development district with a special use permit. This would change the current residential zoning to allow a new use on the site and could affect nearby residents and traffic patterns in the area.

Specific Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages (Z-25-000117)

A business is seeking approval to sell alcoholic beverages in Subarea 11 of the Bryan Area Special Purpose District by changing local liquor control overlay regulations. The liquor overlay system restricts where alcohol can be sold, and this change would enable beverage alcohol sales in this previously restricted area.

Planned Development at West Davis Street (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 in the West Davis Special Purpose District. This development framework would modify how the currently residential-zoned property can be developed.

Zoning Case at Freeway and Ferguson Road (Z-25-000184)

The city is considering a Specific Use Permit amendment to allow an open-enrollment charter school at the northwest corner of East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road, on property currently zoned for retail use. This amendment would change the property's use from commercial retail to educational, introducing a school facility to an established commercial corridor and affecting nearby residents and schools.

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

An application seeks to remove the D-1 Liquor Control Overlay from a Light Commercial-zoned property on Lemmon Avenue. Terminating the overlay would change what commercial uses are permitted on the site and affect the neighborhood's land-use restrictions. The matter has been reviewed by the City Plan Commission.

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

A proposed planned development district would allow multifamily housing on property at the corner of Worth Street and North Peak Street, currently zoned for single-family residential use. This zoning change would represent a significant shift in the area's character and permitted land uses. The project is under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Apr 8: Approved

Caleb Mann Residential Transition District at McShann and Preston (Z-25-000121)

Caleb Mann has applied to rezone the property at the northwest corner of McShann Road and Preston Road from single-family to Residential Transition District zoning. This change would allow for transitional residential use on the property instead of single-family development. The proposal is being reviewed by the City Plan Commission.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000175)

The renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a flea market operation within the Farmers Market Special Purpose District is under consideration by the City Council. The decision affects the flea market's continued operation in this designated district.

Apr 8: Approved

Planned Development District 372 Amendment at Lemmon/McKinney (Z-25-000087)

An amendment to Planned Development District 372 is being considered for property at the intersection of Lemmon Avenue and McKinney Avenue. Planned Development District amendments allow changes to zoning conditions and development requirements for specific sites, which can affect how the property may be developed and its impact on surrounding neighborhoods.

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

This matter involves a proposed amendment to the Planned Development conditions for Subdistrict 171 in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, an area bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Throckmorton Street, Bowser Avenue, and Reagan Street. Amendments to planned development districts can affect building heights, setbacks, land uses, and other development standards that shape the character and use of the area.

Blas Garza Mixed-Use Rezoning at S. Polk Street (Z-25-000177)

Blas Garza is requesting to rezone property on the east side of S. Polk Street from a multifamily district to a mixed-use district, which would allow both commercial and residential development on the site. This change could increase density and bring retail or office uses to a corridor currently restricted to apartment buildings. The project is located at the terminus of Nokomis Avenue in Council District 4.

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

Elsie Thurman is seeking an amendment to Planned Development District 752 at the intersection of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive. The amendment would modify the district's development standards and requires a revised development plan and traffic management strategy. The City Plan Commission and City Council have jurisdiction over the matter.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000203)

The property at Peak's Suburban Addition, currently zoned for parking, is being rezoned to allow single-family residential development under zoning designation R-7.5(A), and existing deed restrictions on the property would be terminated. This change would alter the permitted uses on the site from parking to residential housing, potentially enabling new residential development.

Apr 8: Approved

Winery and Tasting Room SUP at Kidwell and Prospect (Z-25-000225)

An amendment to Specific Use Permit 2173 would authorize a winery and tasting room at the southeast corner of Kidwell Street and Prospect Avenue in the Lakewood Special Purpose District. This would introduce wine retail and hospitality operations to the mixed-use district.

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

An applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages as part of a small general merchandise food store at the corner of Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road. Specific Use Permits for alcohol sales require City Plan Commission approval and may impact nearby residents and businesses through traffic, parking, and operational considerations.

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

A Specific Use Permit amendment seeks to authorize a bar, lounge, or tavern with late-hours service on property at the east line of Greenville Avenue. The facility would serve alcohol during extended hours, potentially affecting noise and activity patterns in the surrounding district. The application requires approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Bar Specific Use Permit at Crowdus and Elm (Z-25-000234)

A new Specific Use Permit application seeks to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at the northwest corner of N. Crowdus Street and Elm Street in the Deep Ellum district. This use would add entertainment and hospitality options to the Near East Side area, potentially affecting foot traffic and neighborhood character.

PD Amendment Under Advisement (Z-26-000030)

The Wesley Inn property at 1159 North Madison Avenue is seeking a historic overlay designation to preserve its architectural character while adding lodging uses for short-term and long-term accommodations. This change would allow the historic property to accommodate guests while maintaining its protected status and contributing to the mixed-use development along the Madison Avenue corridor.

Industrial Manufacturing District and Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000198)

An application seeks approval for a new Specific Use Permit to allow an industrial use on property zoned for both Community Retail and Industrial Manufacturing districts. The proposed use is flagged as potentially incompatible with the existing zoning, raising concerns about its impact on the surrounding corridor.

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 live music on the southwestern corner of Main Street and Malco in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District. The property is zoned Tract A within Planned Development 269, an area with specific commercial and entertainment guidelines.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000151)

A charter school operator is seeking a Specific Use Permit to open an open enrollment charter school on a property currently zoned for industrial research, located at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wadley Lane. Converting industrial-zoned land to educational use represents a significant zoning change that could affect traffic, parking, and neighborhood character in this area.

Apr 8: Denied

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000207)

A Specific Use Permit application proposes a vehicle display, sales, and service facility at CF Hawn Frontage Road near Ellenwood Street. The property is located within Planned Development District 535 and subject to special zoning regulations for this district.

SUP at Road between Larry Drive (Z-25-000164)

The applicant is seeking approval to develop a TH-3(A) Townhouse District with deed restrictions on property currently zoned R-7.5(A) on Ferguson Road, which holds an existing Specific Use Permit for a private school, kindergarten, and day nursery. This zoning change would convert the school property to allow townhouse development while maintaining deed restrictions. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.

Vehicle Display and Service Specific Use Permit at Buckner Boulevard (Z-25-000163)

A Specific Use Permit would authorize a new vehicle display, sales, and service facility on Buckner Boulevard within a special zoning district. The property is in the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District and requires City Council approval to operate this commercial automotive use.

Apr 8: Denied With Prejudice

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000009)

Estelar, LLC is seeking to rezone a property at East Side Avenue from Commercial Service District to Mixed-Use District, which would allow a broader range of land uses on the site. The change would transform the corridor's character and economic activity.

Townhouse District at Compton and Glidden (Z-25-000200)

A property currently zoned Light Industrial on Compton Street is being considered for rezoning to allow Townhouse District development, which would enable residential use instead of industrial purposes. The rezoning would transform the area's character from industrial to residential housing, affecting land use patterns in the neighborhood. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application.

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.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000006)

A property owner is seeking a Specific Use Permit to operate a Handicapped Group Dwelling Unit on Laura Lane, which would allow the property to serve as a residential facility for people with disabilities in a single-family zoning district. The permit would enable this community use in an area typically restricted to traditional single-family homes, requiring City Plan Commission approval and site plan review.

Phil Tinsley / M&A DevCo LLC — Street and Oak Lawn Avenue (Z-25-000209)

A property owner is seeking approval for a Planned Development Subdistrict to allow multifamily residential uses on land in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, located on Newton Avenue between Throckmorton Street and Oak Lawn Avenue. This designation would provide flexibility in how the multifamily development is built out while supporting residential growth in the area.

RPC 1889 McKinney LLC Application (Z-25-000158)

A proposed amendment to the Planned Development regulations for Subdistrict 154 in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, affecting property bounded by McKinney Avenue, N. Akard Street, and N. Saint Paul Street. Planned Development amendments modify the allowed building types, uses, and density on a property, shaping how the site can be developed.

Emad Noorizadeh / The Vylla Homes, LLC Application (Z-25-000235)

An application seeks approval for a Seminary and Convent or Monastery through a Planned Development District at the intersection of La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road. The property is currently zoned for residential use, so this proposal would allow religious institutional uses where single-family and multifamily housing are normally permitted. The City Plan Commission will hold a hearing on this application.

Zoning Case at Avenue and Ballard Avenue (Z-26-000012)

Applicant Sark is seeking to rezone the corner of North Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue to a Walkable Mixed Use district, which would allow for mixed-use development combining housing and commercial uses. The rezoning would change the property from its current residential transition designation and could transform how the corner is developed.

Case File 26-1054A

The City Council is authorizing a supplemental agreement to increase the professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates, LLC by $1,000,000. The expanded contract covers engineering, subsurface utilities engineering, and survey services. This modification raises the contract ceiling from $2,642,569 to $3,642,569.

Case File 26-1299A

The city is increasing the contract value for professional engineering services with Criado & Associates by $1 million, raising the total from $2.64 million to $3.64 million. This supplemental agreement covers engineering, subsurface utilities engineering, and survey services. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee reviewed the modification.

Case File 26-923A

The City is amending financing instruments for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Venue Project, including Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes and a Note Purchase Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank. These amendments modify the terms of how the convention center venue project is financed. The ordinance requires City Council approval.

Apr 8: Approved As An Individual Item

Case File 26-880A

The city is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog and formalizing the operational procedures for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation. These changes clarify how housing programs operate and ensure consistent, standardized management of the city's housing initiatives. The City Council is reviewing these program amendments.

6950 North Stemmons Freeway (File 26-877A)

Good Homes Dallas is a mixed-income multifamily development at 6950 North Stemmons Freeway. The Dallas Public Facility Corporation would acquire and develop the property under a 75-year lease agreement with Good Homes Communities. The project expands the city's mixed-income housing options.

Apr 8: Approved As Amended

Roc Design Engineers / Majed Khalaf Application (Z-25-000210)

Roc Design Engineers is seeking a Planned Development District designation for property on the north side of C. F. Hawn Freeway west of Garden Springs Drive to allow commercial service uses. The designation would provide development flexibility for commercial operations in this freeway-adjacent area.