Matters — December 2025
18 matters with activity · 8 new in this period · 1 active · 14 resolved
Regional Retail District at Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road (Z-25-000001)
A proposal at the south corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road seeks to establish a Regional Retail District and remove deed restrictions currently limiting development on the mixed-use zoned property. This change would allow for new retail uses and commercial development on the site.
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 was rezoned to allow multifamily residential development, changing from single-family zoning. The rezoning increased the residential density permitted on the site. The multifamily zoning was approved in January 2026.
Dec 10: Deleted
Public School Specific Use Permit at Arapaho and La Cosa (Z-25-000103)
A proposal sought to establish a public school on property zoned for single-family homes near the intersection of Arapaho Road and La Cosa Drive. Schools in residential single-family zoned areas require special permits, making City approval necessary. The permit was approved as amended.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Monopole Cellular Tower at East Clarendon Drive (Z-25-000113)
A monopole cellular tower was proposed for a property on East Clarendon Drive in the Regional Retail zoning district, requiring a new Specific Use Permit. The tower would provide cellular communication infrastructure in an area where such use wasn't previously allowed without a permit. The city approved the proposal with amendments.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
PDD 512 Amendment at East Stark and Seagoville (Z-25-000161)
An amendment to Planned Development District No. 512 was proposed for the west corner of East Stark Road and Seagoville Road to accommodate changes to the existing zoning district. The proposal required a development plan and traffic management plan as conditions for moving forward. The amendment was approved as amended on January 14, 2026.
Dec 10: Deferred
Regional Retail District at Hillcrest and LBJ (Z-25-000085)
A property at the southeast corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway was proposed to be rezoned from Neighborhood Office District to Regional Retail District. The application included deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant to address potential concerns from nearby residents and the city. The rezoning was approved as amended on December 10, 2025.
Dec 10: Approved As Amended
Commercial Motor Vehicle Parking Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000152)
An application sought a Specific Use Permit to allow commercial motor vehicle parking on a property zoned Commercial Service District in connection with a radio, television, or microwave tower facility. The city council denied the application without prejudice.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Public School Specific Use Permit, South Dallas (Z-25-000168)
A proposal sought a Specific Use Permit to establish a public school on property zoned for multifamily housing in South Dallas. The permit was necessary because schools are not a standard permitted use in multifamily districts, requiring the city to evaluate the proposed change to the neighborhood's zoning. The proposal was approved by the City Council on February 25, 2026.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Specific Use Permit Amendment for Bar and Dance Hall (Z-25-000020)
The city approved an amendment to a Specific Use Permit to authorize an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) combined with an indoor dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. The proposal underwent review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.
Dec 10: Approved As Amended
Public School Specific Use Permit at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)
A public school sought a Specific Use Permit to operate at property bounded by East Ledbetter Drive and Veterans Drive, located in a single-family residential zone. The permit required special zoning approval because schools are not typically permitted to operate in residential districts without additional authorization. The proposal was approved as amended on February 25, 2026.
Dec 10: Deferred
Specific Use Permit Amendment at Bruton Road (Z-25-000119)
A restaurant on Bruton Road sought permission to sell alcoholic beverages under its Specific Use Permit, which required city approval due to state and local regulations governing alcohol sales. The proposal was approved on January 28, 2026.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Late-Hours Restaurant Amendment at Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000180)
An amendment to Specific Use Permit 1905 was approved to allow a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property zoned Planned Development District 842 on the west side of Greenville Avenue. The proposed use required a permit modification because of its late operating hours and the property's zoning restrictions. The amendment was approved on January 14, 2026.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Turnquist Trust Multifamily at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z-25-000147)
An application proposed rezoning property on South Cockrell Hill Road from single-family to multifamily district to allow for higher-density residential development. The city staff recommended approval, which would have permitted the Michele Ann Turnquist Exempt Trust to develop multifamily housing on the currently zoned single-family parcel. The matter was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without reaching a final decision.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville and Ross (Z-25-000128)
A Specific Use Permit amendment was approved to allow a late-hours bar, lounge, or tavern on property at the west line of Greenville Avenue, near Ross Avenue. The property is zoned as a Planned Development District, which required approval for such alcohol-serving uses. The permit amendment was approved on December 10, 2025.
Dec 10: Approved
Alcoholic Beverage Permit at Kleberg Road and Carleta Street (25-3484A)
An application proposed an amendment to a Specific Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at the northeast corner of Kleberg Road and Carleta Street. The property is zoned for community retail uses with a liquor control overlay, designed to regulate such businesses in that corridor. The proposal was considered by the City Plan Commission but remained inactive without a final decision.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Concrete and Asphalt Crushing Specific Use Permit (Z234-337)
A proposal to renew and amend Specific Use Permit No. 2078 sought to allow concrete and asphalt crushing and batching operations on an industrially zoned property. The matter proceeded through a public hearing and City Council review. The City Council denied the application without prejudice.
Dec 10: Denied Without Prejudice
Car Wash and Subdistrict Change at Tatum Avenue (25-3501A)
An application proposed a Medium Commercial/Office zoning subdistrict change and a Specific Use Permit for a car wash on the northwest corner of Tatum Avenue within the West Davis Special Purpose District. The property was initially zoned Light Commercial/Office Area 1, and the proposal required special approval to permit commercial car wash use in that area. The City Plan Commission reviewed the request but the matter went inactive before a final decision.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Personnel and Ethics Code Amendments (25-3453A)
The City Council amended multiple chapters of municipal code governing personnel, ethics, employment compliance, and police procedures. These changes updated administrative rules and compliance standards across city operations. The ordinance was approved on December 10, 2025.
Dec 10: Approved
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