Matters — December 2025
18 matters with activity · 8 new in this period · 2 active · 14 resolved
RR Regional Retail District at Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road (Z-25-000001)
The property at the south corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road is proposed to be rezoned to allow Regional Retail District development, and would terminate existing deed restrictions currently limiting land use. This rezoning would enable retail commercial development at this location and modify restrictions that have governed the property's use.
Dec 10: Hearing Closed
Multifamily District at Forest Land and Stults Road (Z-25-000016)
A property at the southwest corner of Forest Land and Stults Road, currently zoned for single-family homes, is being considered for rezoning to allow multifamily residential development. This zoning change would enable denser housing on the site in the corridor area.
Dec 10: Deleted
Public School Specific Use Permit at Arapaho Road and La Cosa Drive (Z-25-000103)
The city considered a request to allow a new public school on property zoned for single-family residential use at the intersection of Arapaho Road and La Cosa Drive. A school in this location would change the area's residential character and require careful management of traffic and site layout. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed and approved the permit.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Cellular Tower Specific Use Permit at East Clarendon Drive (Z-25-000113)
This case considers a Specific Use Permit for a new cellular tower on property zoned Regional Retail District along East Clarendon Drive. Cellular towers can affect nearby residents through visual impact, electromagnetic radiation concerns, and property values.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Planned Development District Amendment at East Stark and Seagoville (Z-25-000161)
The city is amending Planned Development District No. 512 at the corner of East Stark Road and Seagoville Road to modify the terms under which this property can be developed. The amendment requires submission of a detailed development plan and traffic management plan, which will determine what can be built and how traffic impacts are managed in this corridor area.
Dec 10: Deferred
Regional Retail District at Hillcrest and LBJ Freeway (Z-25-000085)
A proposal seeks to rezone the southeast corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway from Neighborhood Office District to Regional Retail District, with the applicant offering deed restrictions. This zoning change would allow retail development at a location currently zoned for office use. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the proposal.
Dec 10: Approved As Amended
Commercial Motor Vehicle Parking Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000152)
An application seeks a new Specific Use Permit to allow commercial motor vehicle parking on property in the Commercial Service District that currently hosts a radio/television/microwave tower. The proposal would add a parking use to an already-developed site with an existing communications tower.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Public School Specific Use Permit, South Dallas (Z-25-000168)
A Specific Use Permit application proposes to allow a public school on property currently zoned for multifamily residential use in South Dallas. The change would affect residential zoning patterns in the area and may impact neighborhood infrastructure, services, and traffic. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the application.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Public School at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)
A proposal to grant a Specific Use Permit allowing a new public school to operate on property currently zoned for single-family residential use in the East Ledbetter area. The permit would convert residential-designated land to educational use, affecting neighborhood character and traffic patterns.
Dec 10: Deferred
Specific Use Permit Amendment at Bruton Road (Z-25-000119)
This amendment to Specific Use Permit 2441 would allow a restaurant in a Neighborhood Office zoned area to sell alcoholic beverages, subject to the city's Liquor Control Overlay regulations. The change expands the restaurant's permitted services beyond the original use permit authorization.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Late-Hours Restaurant at Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000180)
This matter involves an amendment to Specific Use Permit 1905 to operate a late-hours restaurant establishment on Greenville Avenue near Sears Street, without drive-in or drive-through service. Late-hour restaurant uses can affect nearby residents through increased traffic and operational impacts, making zoning adjustments subject to careful municipal review.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Turnquist Multifamily at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z-25-000147)
The application seeks to rezone property on South Cockrell Hill Road from single-family to multifamily use, allowing the Turnquist Exempt Trust to develop the site for multifamily housing. This rezoning would permit denser residential development on currently single-family zoned land, affecting the character of the South Cockrell Hill corridor.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000128)
The property at Greenville Avenue, southeast of Ross Avenue, seeks an amendment to its Specific Use Permit to allow a late-hours bar, lounge, or tavern to operate. Late-hours alcoholic beverage establishments can impact nearby residents through increased traffic, noise, and ongoing nighttime activity in the area.
Dec 10: Approved
Alcohol Sales Permit at Kleberg and Carleta (25-3484A)
A proposed Specific Use Permit amendment would authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages at the northeast corner of Kleberg Road and Carleta Street on property zoned Community Retail District. The amendment is being reviewed to ensure the proposed use complies with the city's liquor control regulations and other zoning requirements for the area.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Specific Use Permit Amendment for Bar and Dance Hall (Z-25-000020)
The applicant is seeking an amendment to a Specific Use Permit to allow an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) and a commercial amusement venue (dance hall) at a property. This change affects what types of businesses can operate at the location and could impact nearby residents through increased bar or nightlife activity.
Dec 10: Approved As Amended
Concrete and Asphalt Crushing Operations (Z234-337)
The application seeks renewal and amendment of a permit for concrete and asphalt crushing and batching operations on industrially zoned property. Industrial uses of this type can generate significant noise, dust, and traffic impacts that affect nearby residents and areas. The proposed expansion would add batching capabilities to the existing crushing operations.
Dec 10: Denied Without Prejudice
Car Wash Specific Use Permit at Tatum Avenue (25-3501A)
A car wash facility with a Specific Use Permit is proposed for the northwest corner of Tatum Avenue in a commercial zoning district. The site is located within the West Davis Special Purpose District, where car wash operations can impact nearby areas through traffic, water usage, and potential drainage concerns.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Dallas Municipal Code Amendments (25-3453A)
The city council considered amendments to multiple chapters of the Dallas City Code, covering administration, ethics, personnel, police, and streets. These changes affect city operations, employee rules, and municipal regulations across various city departments.
Dec 10: Approved
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