Matters — December 2025
18 matters with activity · 8 new in this period · 14 resolved
Regional Retail District at Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road (Z-25-000001)
An application proposed rezoning the property at the south corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road to a Regional Retail District and terminating existing deed restrictions limiting its use. The property had been zoned for Mixed Use, and the proposed change would have converted it to retail-focused development. The matter was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council but stalled without a final vote.
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 Specific Use Permit was requested to allow construction of a new public school on residential-zoned property at Arapaho Road and La Cosa Drive. The proposal required City Council and City Plan Commission approval to permit a school facility in a single-family residential zone. 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)
The applicant sought approval for a Specific Use Permit to allow commercial motor vehicle parking on a property in the southwest area that already held a permit for a radio, television, or microwave tower. The proposal raised questions about land use compatibility within the Commercial Service District zone. The request was denied 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)
A Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to allow an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) with a commercial dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. The City Council approved the amendment on December 10, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 14 to 0.
Dec 10: Approved As Amended
Public School Specific Use Permit at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)
The city considered an application for a Specific Use Permit to establish a public school on property zoned for single-family residential use, located near the intersection of East Ledbetter Drive and Veterans Drive. The proposal raised questions about whether a school was an appropriate use in a neighborhood designated for single-family homes. The City Council approved the proposal as amended.
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 a Specific Use Permit was approved to allow a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property at the west line of Greenville Avenue, south of Sears Street, zoned as Planned Development District 842. The permit amendment would extend operating hours for the restaurant use on this site. The amendment was approved by the City Council on January 14, 2026.
Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0
Turnquist Trust Multifamily at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z-25-000147)
An application sought to rezone property at South Cockrell Hill Road from Single Family to Multifamily District. The proposal would have enabled denser residential development on land currently zoned for single-family homes. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application but it stalled before 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 to amend a Specific Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on property at the northeast corner of Kleberg Road and Carleta Street, zoned for Community Retail District use. The proposal was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without advancing to 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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