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 Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)

Century Communities, Inc. proposed amending a portion of deed restrictions on property zoned an R-10(A) Single Family District. The matter remained under review after City Plan Commission approval and City Council consideration before it stalled.

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 Rezoning at South St. Augustine Road (Z245-122)

Lakeview Homes, LLP proposed rezoning property on the south line of South St. Augustine Road, east of Middlefield Road, from an A(A) Agricultural District to an R-5(A) Single Family District. The City Council approved an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on August 13, 2025.

Feb 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Mesquite Landfill Amendment at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)

An application proposed an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 798 for sand and gravel mining near US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. Mesquite Landfill TX, LP was the applicant, and the matter was under review before becoming inactive without a final outcome.

Feb 6: Carried: 9 to 1

Planned Development at Preston Road and Belt Line Road (Z212-358)

The proposal sought a Planned Development District for Mixed Use District uses on property zoned Community Retail District at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road. The proposal was approved 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

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

Applicants Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris of Jackson Walker, LLP requested an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 on the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, including updated development, landscape, and traffic management plans and amended conditions. Both city staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, and the proposal 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

Commercial Amusement Specific Use Permit (Z234-315)

The proposal sought a Specific Use Permit for an indoor commercial amusement on property zoned Subdistrict 1 within Planned Development District No. 534 and the C.F. Hawn Special Purpose District No. 2. The proposal was approved as amended.

Feb 26: Deferred

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

Applicant Niraj Puri asked 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 end older deed restrictions tied to the site. City planning staff recommended approval, and the City Plan Commission backed the request subject to new deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 10 to 0

Regus Property 1 Alcohol Sales Permit at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)

Regus Property 1, LLC requested a Specific Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages in a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet at the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road and Bonnie View Road. City staff recommended approval for five years, while the City Plan Commission recommended three years, both subject to a site plan and conditions. The proposal was approved as amended on April 23, 2025.

Feb 6: Carried: 11 to 0

Amar Daddy Only Deed Restriction Termination (Z834-294)

An application from Amar Daddy Only, Inc. proposed terminating Deed Restriction Z834-294 on property zoned a Community Retail District along the south line of Bruton Road between North Prairie Creek Road and Riverway Drive. The matter remained under review before becoming inactive, with no final vote recorded.

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