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

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 applied to rezone property on South St. Augustine Road, east of Middlefield Road, from Agricultural District to Single Family District zoning. The rezoning would allow residential development on land previously restricted to agricultural use. 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 for a Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to authorize sand and gravel mining on property zoned Agricultural along Kleberg Road between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. The amendment raised concerns about industrial extraction in a rural area and its effects on neighboring properties. Multiple City Plan Commission hearings were held, but the process stalled without a final decision.

Feb 6: Carried: 9 to 1

Deed Restrictions Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)

An application proposed an amendment to deed restrictions on property zoned for single-family use along Middlefield Road. The matter underwent review by the City Plan Commission and City Council but remained inactive without reaching a final vote.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 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

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

Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris sought an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with changes to the development, landscape, and traffic management plans. The amendment affected how the site could be developed and required compliance with modified conditions and management strategies. The City Council approved the amendment 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

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

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

An application sought approval to sell alcoholic beverages at a Community Retail District property on the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road, which required a Specific Use Permit due to the district's Liquor Control Overlay. The permit allows this higher-impact commercial use in a retail corridor, subject to zoning review. The proposal was approved as amended by the City Council on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

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

Niraj Puri sought to change zoning on the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from Neighborhood Office to Townhouse District and remove deed restrictions limiting the property's use. The change would allow residential townhouse development at a location previously restricted to office use. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 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

Planned Development Subdistrict at West Commerce/Fort Worth Avenue (Z234-291)

A new Planned Development Subdistrict was established within Planned Development District No. 714, affecting property zoned in the West Commerce Street and Fort Worth Avenue area bounded by West Commerce Street, Haslett Street, Yorktown Street, and Pittman Street. The rezoning was reviewed by both the City Plan Commission and City Council to allow for the modified development subdistrict designation. The proposal was approved on February 26, 2025.

Feb 26: Approved

Specific Use Permit at Marsh Lane (Z245-109)

A Specific Use Permit was proposed for a private recreation center on property along Marsh Lane near Monet Place in a Neighborhood Service District. Such permits require special zoning approval for uses that don't fit standard district regulations. The proposal was approved as amended on June 11, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

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

Mesquite Tree Service, LLC sought to rezone a property on Quietwood Drive from single-family residential zoning to a Commercial Service District. The change would have converted land between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road to allow commercial uses. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Planned Development & Mini-Warehouse Zoning (Z234-277)

An application proposed a planned development district for nonresidential uses alongside a mixed-use district with a specific use permit for mini-warehouse development, while maintaining a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay across the areas. The proposal went through multiple City Plan Commission votes but stalled without reaching a final decision. The matter has remained inactive with no recent activity.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

South Dallas F-Residential Transition District (Z245-103)

A zoning application sought to change a property in the South Dallas/Fair Park area from single-family residential zoning to an F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, which would allow different types of residential development on the site. The rezoning required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council to move forward. The proposal was approved by City Council on May 28, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Clay Academy Zoning Amendment at Potters House Way and Truth Drive (Z245-148)

Clay Academy, Inc. applied for an amendment to Planned Development District No. 655 at the southwest corner of Potters House Way and Truth Drive, with the city planning staff recommending approval pending an amended conceptual plan. The proposal was approved by the City Council.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

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

The property owner sought renewal of a Specific Use Permit to continue operating an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) combined with a dance hall. This type of permit renewal allows the city to evaluate compliance with zoning regulations for mixed-use properties. The permit renewal was denied by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Deed Restriction Termination at Bruton Road (Z834-294)

An application proposed to terminate Deed Restriction Z834-294, a long-standing limit on how property in the Community Retail District on Bruton Road could be used. Removing the restriction would have allowed the owner to pursue different commercial or development opportunities in this corridor area. The matter was under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council but did not reach a final vote and is no longer active.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

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

An application proposed to establish a motor vehicle fueling station on property along West Davis Street in a Light Commercial/Office zone. The City Plan Commission reviewed the proposal to assess compliance with local zoning regulations. The review process stalled without reaching a final decision.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

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

An application proposed to change zoning for property at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road from Community Retail District to a Planned Development District, allowing mixed-use development at the site. The proposal would have enabled a mix of commercial and residential uses at this significant intersection. The case was reviewed by the City Plan Commission but became inactive without reaching a final resolution.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

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

The City Council approved a zoning change to allow a Mixed Use District (MU-3) with deed restrictions on property at the northeast and northwest corners of Dallas North Tollway. The change permitted mixed-use development on land previously zoned for retail, affecting how the site could be developed and used. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

Bianchi House Historic Overlay (Z189-161)

The city considered an application for a Historic Overlay for the Bianchi House at 4503 Reiger Avenue. The overlay would have provided legal protections to preserve the historic building. The application was denied without prejudice on April 9, 2025.

Feb 26: Deferred

Commercial Amusement Specific Use Permit (Z234-315)

A Specific Use Permit was requested to allow a commercial amusement facility (indoors) on property within Planned Development District No. 534. The proposal went through a public hearing and City Council review. The permit was approved as amended on March 26, 2025.

Feb 26: Deferred

Zachariah Manning Multifamily at Forest Lane (Z234-331)

Zachariah Manning applied to rezone a property on Forest Lane from single-family to multifamily zoning, enabling apartment-style development in place of single-family residential use. The proposed change would have increased housing density along a corridor currently zoned for single-family homes. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application with staff recommending approval, but the matter stalled without a final decision.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

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

An application proposed a Specific Use Permit to establish a service station on the east side of South Cockrell Hill Road, south of Corral Drive, which required an amendment to Planned Development District 234. The City Council held multiple hearings to review the proposal, but the matter became inactive without a final decision.

Feb 12: Deferred

MU-3 Mixed Use District at South R. L. Thornton Freeway (Z234-144)

A property on the east side of South R. L. Thornton Freeway was proposed for rezoning from Planned Development District No. 69 to a Mixed Use (MU-3) district, with the applicant offering deed restrictions to guide future development. The change would have enabled mixed residential and commercial uses on the site. The proposal was approved as amended on February 12, 2025.

Feb 12: Approved As Amended

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

An application proposed to amend deed restrictions on property zoned for industrial research use along South Hampton Road. The request was under review by the City Council through multiple hearings, but the matter stalled without resolution.

Feb 12: Hearing Closed

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

WDA Properties applied to rezone property at the northeast corner of Singleton Boulevard and Navaro Street from Community Retail District to Mixed Use District. The zoning change would have allowed a mix of residential and commercial development on the site, with restrictions proposed by the applicant. The application was under review by the City Plan Commission but the matter became inactive without final approval.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

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

An application by Philip Lang, 2722 Burbank LLC, proposed changing zoning on a Burbank Street property from Community Retail and Industrial Research districts to a Commercial Service District. The property sits on the southeast side of Burbank Street, between Thurston and Denton Drive, and city planning staff recommended the zoning change. The matter went before the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final decision.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Lakewood Conservation District Zoning Change (Z212-315)

A zoning change was proposed for Tract IV of the Lakewood Conservation District No. 2, converting the property's classification from single-family residential zones to a conservation district. This change affected how the property could be developed and its future land use. The proposal was approved as amended.

Feb 26: Approved As Amended

River Oaks Corridor Zoning Amendment (Z067-152)

The City Council considered zoning designations, development standards, and regulations for an area near River Oaks Road. The amendment addressed land use and development potential in the corridor. The proposal was approved as amended on February 12, 2025.

Feb 12: Approved As Amended

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

An application sought to permit a private recreation center, club, or recreational area in a Neighborhood Service District on the west line of Marsh Lane, south of Monet Place. The City Plan Commission was reviewing a Specific Use Permit that would have allowed the use for an initial five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals. The matter stalled and remains inactive without final action.

Feb 20: Carried: 14 to 0

Utility and Water Easement Abandonment (25-582A)

The city abandoned several utility, water, and sewer easements totaling approximately 12,492 square feet to Dallas Public Facility Corporation, the adjacent property owner. Easement abandonments remove restrictions that limit how property can be developed and used. The ordinance was approved.

Feb 26: Approved

The Legacy on Belt Line Affordable Housing (25-569A)

LDG Development applied for federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to develop an affordable housing project called The Legacy on Belt Line. The project would provide housing units at reduced rents for residents with low incomes. The proposal was approved.

Feb 26: Approved

Tuscany at Goldmark Affordable Housing (25-562A)

An application sought Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for the Tuscany at Goldmark multifamily project, a proposed 184-unit development. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs application would have funded affordable housing in the area. City Council held a hearing to gather public comments, but the matter subsequently became inactive without advancing to a final decision.

Feb 26: Deleted

The Heights at UNT Station LIHTC (25-571A)

LDG Development sought 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for The Heights project at UNT Station. The credits would support the development of low-income housing in the community. The application was approved on February 26, 2025.

Feb 26: Approved