Matters — April 2026

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.

Apr 23: Carried: 13 to 0

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)

Applicant Elsie Thurman seeks an amendment to Planned Development District 752 at the corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive to modify the district's development requirements. The amendment requires approval of a revised development plan and traffic management strategy, which will determine how the site is developed and how traffic impacts are addressed. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the proposal.

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

An application seeks approval to sell alcoholic beverages as part of a small grocery store operation at the corner of Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road. The property is zoned for community retail use with liquor control restrictions that require this specialized permit.

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

The city considered rezoning a parcel from Parking District to Single Family District and terminating existing deed restrictions on the property. The rezoning would have changed how the land could be developed and used by the property owner. The proposal was approved by the City Council on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

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 from residential to Walkable Mixed Use Subdistrict C, which would allow mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses. The rezoning would transform this Oak Cliff corner into a more mixed-use area within the Gateway Special Purpose District, potentially bringing together housing, retail, and services on a site currently zoned for residential transition.

Apr 9: Carried: 13 to 0

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

A proposed development at La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road would rezone the property to allow townhouses, a seminary, and a convent or monastery. The project would change the area from single-family and multifamily residential zones to a planned development district that mixes residential townhouses with religious institutional uses.

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 a property from Agricultural District to Light Industrial District, which would allow manufacturing and industrial operations on the site. The rezoning would change what uses are permitted on land currently restricted to agricultural activity.

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

A property on the south line of Compton Street, currently zoned for Light Industrial use, is proposed to be rezoned to Townhouse District (TH-1) instead of the initially sought Single Family District. This change would allow residential townhouse development on land currently designated for industrial purposes.

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.

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

A Specific Use Permit was requested to allow vehicle display, sales, and service operations on property within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. The project required zoning approval because the proposed commercial use did not comply with existing restrictions in the planned development district. The proposal was denied with prejudice by the City Council on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Denied With Prejudice

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.

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