Matters — February 2025

Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)

The city amended Chapters 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code to update off-street parking and loading requirements affecting residential zoning districts and other development standards. The changes refined how developers and property owners must provide parking and loading facilities for new construction and building modifications. The City Council approved the amended code on May 14, 2025.

Specific Use Permit Amendment at Ramona (Z234-346)

The property owner applied to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages as part of a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet at the north corner of Ramona. The permit required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council before it could take effect. The amendment was approved on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Forest Overlay and Yard Regulations (DCA245-001)

The Dallas City Council amended the Development Code to introduce an application fee for neighborhood forest overlay designations and add Front and Corner Side Yard regulations. These changes were designed to protect trees in residential areas while clarifying setback requirements for new construction or modifications. The amendment was approved in October 2025.

Asphalt/Concrete Batching Facility Specific Use Permit (Z234-328)

An application proposed changing a property's zoning to Industrial Manufacturing District and obtaining a Specific Use Permit to allow asphalt or concrete batching operations on a site currently zoned Industrial Research District. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council. The application was denied on May 28, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 13 to 1

Century Communities Deed Restriction Amendment on Middlefield Road (Z045-239)

An application from Century Communities, Inc. sought to amend a portion of the deed restrictions on a property zoned for single-family homes along Middlefield Road. Deed restrictions are private limits recorded on a property that control how it can be built on or used, so changing them can alter what the site is allowed to become. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, and the City Council held a public hearing on the request before the matter went inactive.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

Specific Use Permit Renewal at Rylie Crest Drive (Z234-349)

A Specific Use Permit for an office showroom and warehouse facility on Rylie Crest Drive was being renewed and amended to continue operations at the site. This permit allows the property to operate for commercial use in a zoned district where such operations require special approval. The renewal and amendment was approved on April 9, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 13 to 1

Lakeview Homes Single Family District at South St. Augustine Road (Z245-122)

Lakeview Homes, LLP sought to rezone property on the south line of South St. Augustine Road, east of Middlefield Road from an Agricultural District to a Single Family District (R-5(A)) to enable residential development. The rezoning would have converted agricultural land to single-family housing, changing the character of that corridor area. The proposal was approved on August 13, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Specific Use Permit Amendment for Sand and Gravel Mining at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)

An application proposed an amendment to a specific use permit to allow sand and gravel mining on agricultural property located on Kleberg Road, between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. Such operations in an agricultural district required review and approval from the City Plan Commission. The matter became inactive without reaching a final decision after multiple review meetings.

Feb 6: Carried: 9 to 1

Mixed Use Planned Development District at Preston and Belt Line Roads (Z212-358)

An application sought to create a Planned Development District allowing MU-2 Mixed Use District uses on land zoned as a Community Retail District at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road, represented by Masterplan. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to a conceptual plan, a development plan, and recommended conditions. The City Council approved the request as amended on March 26, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Mainul Khan Multifamily Zoning at John West Road (Z234-323)

Mainul Khan requested a zoning change on John West Road from Community Retail District to Multifamily District zoning to enable residential development. The change would convert commercially-zoned land into apartments or condominiums in the corridor. The zoning change was approved on May 14, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict at Cedar Springs Road (Z234-243)

The city considered a zoning application to establish a Planned Development Subdistrict for Heavy Commercial uses on property within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, bounded by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, and North Pearl Street. The proposal would have allowed HC Heavy Commercial zoning in this area of the city. The application was approved on March 26, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Jinting Chen Private Recreation Center on Marsh Lane (Z245-109)

Applicant Jinting Chen sought a Specific Use Permit to operate a private recreation center, club, or area on property along the west line of Marsh Lane, south of Monet Place, in a Neighborhood Service District. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a four-year period with eligibility for automatic five-year renewals, subject to a site plan and conditions. The City Council approved the request as amended on June 11, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

Bar Lounge Specific Use Permit at Inwood Road (Z234-333)

A new Specific Use Permit application sought approval for an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on Inwood Road in a Community Retail District zoned area. The proposal was considered through the planning and zoning process to ensure compatibility with the surrounding corridor. The permit was approved as amended on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Planned Development District No. 143 Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)

Attorneys Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris of Jackson Walker, LLP applied to amend Planned Development District No. 143 at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, including revised development, landscape, and traffic management plans along with amended conditions. City Plan Commission staff recommended approval and the commission voted unanimously in favor. The amendment was approved by the City Council on April 23, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

DLF Denton Planned Development at Manor Way (Z234-326)

DLF Denton, LLC applied for an amendment to Planned Development District No. 917 on Manor Way, between Maple Avenue and Denton Drive. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the zoning modification to ensure it met development standards for the corridor. The amendment was approved with amended conditions.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Specific Use Permit for Indoor Amusement on C.F. Hawn Freeway (Z234-315)

Applicant Brandon C. Rogeness requested a Specific Use Permit to operate a commercial amusement business (inside) on property along C.F. Hawn Freeway, west of Pleasant Drive, within a special purpose zoning district. City staff recommended approval for a five-year period subject to a site plan and conditions, while the City Plan Commission recommended a shorter three-year period. The request was approved as amended by the City Council.

Feb 26: Deferred

Puri Townhouse Rezoning at North Hampton Road and Calypso Street (Z167-361)

Applicant Niraj Puri sought to rezone property at the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from a neighborhood office district to a townhouse district, and to terminate the existing deed restrictions on the site. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, with the commission's support subject to new deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The request was approved on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

Regus Property Alcohol Sales Permit at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)

Regus Property 1, LLC requested a Specific Use Permit to allow alcoholic beverage sales at a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road and Bonnie View Road, on land zoned Community Retail with a liquor control overlay. City staff recommended approval for a five-year period subject to a site plan and conditions, while the City Plan Commission recommended a shorter three-year period. The request was approved as amended by the City Council.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Amar Daddy Only Deed Restriction Termination on Bruton Road (Z834-294)

An application sought to terminate a deed restriction — a recorded limit on how a property can be used — on land zoned Community Retail District along the south side of Bruton Road. City staff recommended approval while the City Plan Commission recommended denial without prejudice, and the request was filed by Amar Daddy Only, Inc. with representative Diana Gomez. The City Council closed its public hearing on the request, but the matter went inactive without a final decision.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-111)

A renewal application sought to continue allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at a small food or general merchandise store in a light industrial zone. The permit was important for maintaining an existing commercial use in the district. The renewal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0