Matters — February 2025

Off-Street Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)

The city is amending Dallas City Code Chapters 51 and 51A to modify off-street parking and loading requirements for new development and redevelopment projects. These changes affect how much parking and vehicle loading space property owners must provide on their sites.

Alcohol Sales Permit at Ramona Corner (Z234-346)

This matter involves an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on a Community Retail District-zoned property. The amendment would authorize alcohol sales in a retail establishment in an area with a Liquor Control Overlay, subject to local zoning requirements.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Forest Overlay Fees and Yard Regulations (DCA245-001)

Dallas is amending its development code to add application fees for neighborhood forest overlays and update Front and Corner Side Yard regulations. These changes affect how properties with forest protections are reviewed and what fees apply to development on those sites. The ordinance updates citywide zoning standards.

Concrete Batching Specific Use Permit (Z234-328)

An applicant sought permission to operate an asphalt or concrete batching facility on property zoned for Industrial Research, requiring both a new Industrial Manufacturing District designation and a Specific Use Permit. This type of facility involves heavy truck traffic, dust, and noise that neighbors in the surrounding area would experience. The proposal required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Feb 20: Carried: 13 to 1

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

The owner of an office showroom and warehouse on Rylie Crest Drive is seeking to renew and amend its Specific Use Permit. This authorization determines what commercial uses are permitted on the property.

Feb 20: Carried: 13 to 1

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

Lakeview Homes, LLP is seeking to rezone property along South St. Augustine Road from an Agricultural District to an R-5(A) Single Family District to permit residential development. This change would convert agricultural land to allow single-family homes, affecting the corridor's current use and character. The property is located east of Middlefield Road.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Sand and Gravel Mining Permit at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)

The proposal would allow sand and gravel mining operations on agricultural property near Kleberg Road, between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. Mining operations can significantly impact surrounding property values, noise levels, dust, and environmental quality for residents in the area.

Feb 6: Carried: 9 to 1

Deed Restriction Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)

An amendment to deed restrictions is being considered for a single-family residential property on the northeast line of Middlefield Road. Deed restrictions regulate what can be built on a property and changes to them can affect both the property owner's options and the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

Oak Lawn Planned Development Subdistrict (Z234-243)

A proposed Planned Development Subdistrict in the Oak Lawn area would allow Heavy Commercial uses within an existing Planned Development District No. 193. This designation affects a corridor bounded by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and surrounding areas, controlling what types of commercial development are permitted in this established neighborhood district. The matter was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Tavern at Inwood Road (Z234-333)

This is a Specific Use Permit application to open a bar, lounge, or tavern on the west side of Inwood Road, north of Lovers Lane, in a Community Retail District zoned area. The permit determines whether an alcoholic beverage establishment can operate at this location along the Inwood Road corridor.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Planned Development District Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)

Applicants Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris sought an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 at the intersection of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with changes to the site's development, landscape, and traffic management plans. This high-traffic intersection location is a key node in the city's transportation network, and changes to its development plan affect traffic flow and the area's long-term character.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

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

DLF Denton, LLC proposes an amendment to Planned Development District No. 917, located on the northwest line of Manor Way between Maple Avenue and Denton Drive. The amendment would modify zoning and development standards for this corridor property, affecting what can be built and how the site can be used. The proposal requires approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

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

Mainul Khan is seeking to rezone a property near John West Road from Community Retail District to Multifamily District, enabling development of multifamily housing. This zoning change would allow residential development on land currently designated for retail, affecting how the John West Road corridor develops.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Specific Use Permit at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)

The property owner is seeking a Specific Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages within a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road. The site is located in a Community Retail District with a Liquor Control Overlay, meaning alcohol sales require special approval from the city.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Niraj Puri Townhouses at North Hampton and Calypso (Z167-361)

Niraj Puri proposed rezoning the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from Neighborhood Office to a Townhouse District and terminating deed restrictions on the property. The rezoning would change the area's character and determine what type of development could occur at this intersection.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

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

A business seeks to continue selling alcoholic beverages at a small general merchandise or food store in a Light Industrial district. This renewal requires zoning approval to ensure the commercial use remains compatible with the surrounding industrial neighborhood.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

Planned Development Subdistrict at West Commerce Street (Z234-291)

A new Planned Development Subdistrict is proposed for property bounded by West Commerce Street, Haslett Street, Yorktown Street, and Pittman Street within the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District. The rezoning would modify zoning regulations for the designated area to allow specialized development standards.

Feb 26: Approved

Specific Use Permit at Marsh Lane (Z245-109)

This proposal seeks approval to operate a private recreation center or club on property near Marsh Lane and Monet Place in a Neighborhood Service District zone. The use requires a Specific Use Permit because recreational facilities aren't automatically allowed in this zoning district, making this decision important for how the neighborhood develops.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Mesquite Tree Service Commercial Service District at Quietwood Drive (Z234-345)

Mesquite Tree Service, LLC applied to rezone a property on Quietwood Drive from Single Family residential zoning to Commercial Service District. The property, located between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road, would allow commercial service businesses to operate where residential development was previously permitted.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Mixed-Use & Mini-Warehouse Development (Z234-277)

The proposal seeks to establish a mixed-use zoning district with a specific use permit for a mini-warehouse facility, while maintaining liquor control overlay protections for the area. This balances nonresidential development opportunities with safeguards for neighboring properties and community considerations.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, South Dallas/Fair Park (Z245-103)

This zoning case seeks to reclassify property in the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District from single-family residential to an F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, which allows for mixed-density residential development. The change would permit residential transition uses on land currently restricted to single-family homes, affecting development patterns in the South Dallas/Fair Park area.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Clay Academy PDD Amendment at Potters House Way (Z245-148)

Clay Academy, Inc. is proposing an amendment to the Planned Development District at the southwest corner of Potters House Way and Truth Drive, which would revise the project's site plan and development standards. The amendment adjusts the approved conceptual plan for the property.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Bar and Dance Hall Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z234-329)

This matter involves the renewal of a Specific Use Permit for an establishment providing alcoholic beverages in a bar or lounge setting, combined with a dance hall use. The decision determines whether the establishment can continue operating these uses under the property's current zoning designation.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Deed Restriction Termination at Bruton Road (Z834-294)

This case involves the termination of a deed restriction (Z834-294) on property zoned for Community Retail use along Bruton Road. Removing the restriction could allow the property owner to pursue development or land uses previously prohibited. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the application, with the Plan Commission voting unanimously in favor.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Motor Vehicle Fueling Station SUP at West Davis Street (Z234-327)

A Specific Use Permit is being sought for a motor vehicle fueling station on property zoned for light commercial and office use on the north side of West Davis Street. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application as part of the zoning review process for this site-specific proposal.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Planned Development District at Preston and Belt Line (25-325A)

A property at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road is being considered for a Planned Development District to allow mixed-use development on what is currently zoned as a community retail district. This change would enable a combination of residential and commercial uses on the site, potentially revitalizing a corridor intersection with greater development flexibility.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

MU-3 Mixed Use District at Dallas North Tollway (Z234-229)

This is a zoning request to establish an MU-3 Mixed Use District with volunteer deed restrictions on property currently zoned within Planned Development District No. 852 at the northeast and northwest corners of Dallas North Tollway. The mixed-use zoning would allow a wider range of development types while deed restrictions protect neighborhood character. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

Bianchi House Historic Overlay at Reiger Avenue (Z189-161)

The proposal seeks to designate the Bianchi House at 4503 Reiger Avenue as a historic property with Historic Overlay zoning protection. Historic overlay designations preserve architecturally or culturally significant buildings and restrict certain uses to maintain the property's character.

Feb 26: Deferred

Commercial Amusement Specific Use Permit (Z234-315)

A Specific Use Permit would authorize an indoor commercial amusement facility to operate within Planned Development District No. 534. The permit requires approval to ensure compatibility with existing zoning regulations and the surrounding area.

Feb 26: Deferred

Zachariah Manning Multifamily Zoning at Forest Lane (Z234-331)

An application to rezone property on Forest Lane from single-family to multifamily zoning, allowing for apartment or multi-unit residential development. The change would permit denser residential use in an area currently restricted to single-family homes, affecting the area's development potential and neighborhood character.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

Service Station at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z234-224)

A service station is proposed for the east side of South Cockrell Hill Road, south of Corral Drive, which requires an amendment to Planned Development District No. 234 to permit this commercial use. The project would introduce vehicle traffic and typical service station operations to this corridor area.

Feb 12: Deferred

Deed Restriction Amendment at South Hampton Road (Z856-107)

This matter concerns an amendment to deed restrictions on an Industrial Research District property along South Hampton Road, requested by an applicant. Deed restrictions limit how property can be developed or used, so changes can affect what businesses or activities are allowed on the site. The City Council held hearings to review the amendment request.

Feb 12: Hearing Closed

Mixed Use District at Thornton Freeway (Z234-144)

An application seeks to rezone property on the east side of South R. L. Thornton Freeway from its current Planned Development District designation to a Mixed Use District, allowing for mixed-use development. The applicant has volunteered deed restrictions to address community concerns and guide development in this corridor area.

Feb 12: Approved As Amended

WDA Properties Mixed Use District at Singleton and Navaro (Z245-106)

WDA Properties, LLC is seeking to rezone a corner property at Singleton Boulevard and Navaro Street from Community Retail to Mixed Use District, allowing for mixed residential and commercial development. This zoning change would alter the permitted uses and development character at this prominent intersection.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

Philip Lang Commercial Service District at Burbank Street (Z234-340)

Property on Burbank Street between Thurston and Denton Drive would be rezoned from Community Retail and Industrial Research districts to a Commercial Service District, permitting commercial service uses. This change affects the permitted activities and development character in the area. The applicant is Philip Lang of 2722 Burbank, LLC.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Lakewood Conservation District Rezoning (Z212-315)

A zoning change proposal for Tract IV of Lakewood Conservation District No. 2 would reclassify the property from single-family residential zoning (R-7.5(A) and R-10(A)) to conservation district zoning. The matter was approved as amended by City Council.

Feb 26: Approved As Amended

River Oaks Road Corridor Zoning (Z067-152)

This proceeding establishes zoning designations and development standards for a corridor area in the city. The zoning determines what types of land uses, development intensity, and design standards will apply to properties in this area.

Feb 12: Approved As Amended

Private Recreation Center at Marsh Lane (25-701A)

A Specific Use Permit application proposes a private recreation center, club, or area on property along Marsh Lane in a Neighborhood Service District. Specific Use Permits allow specialized uses that don't fit standard zoning allowances, enabling the city to approve compatible facilities with appropriate conditions and oversight.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

Easement Abandonment to Dallas Public Facility Corporation (25-582A)

The City will abandon utility, water, and sewer easements covering approximately 12,492 square feet to Dallas Public Facility Corporation, the abutting property owner. Abandoning these easements removes City restrictions and allows the property owner to develop or fully utilize the land without ongoing easement obligations.

Feb 26: Approved

The Heights at UNT Station (25-571A)

LDG Development is seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to support affordable housing development at The Heights project near UNT Station. The project would expand affordable housing options in a developing area of Dallas.

Feb 26: Approved

Legacy on Belt Line Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (25-569A)

LDG Development applied for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to develop The Legacy, an affordable housing project on Belt Line. The project aims to provide affordable housing units to Dallas residents through a state financing program.

Feb 26: Approved

Tuscany at Goldmark Affordable Housing (25-562A)

Tuscany at Goldmark is a proposed 184-unit multifamily affordable housing development seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the state. This project would expand affordable housing options in the area and address the community's workforce housing needs.

Feb 26: Deleted