Matters — January 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.

Jan 23: No action, will be re-notified due to notification error

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.

Jan 23: Carried: 14 to 0

Multifamily District at West Camp Wisdom Road (Z889-187)

A property on West Camp Wisdom Road between Clark Road and Royal Cedar Way was proposed to be rezoned from agricultural and neighborhood service districts to allow multifamily residential development. The rezoning would permit apartment-style housing on land that had previously been restricted to agricultural or lower-intensity uses. The proposal was approved on April 9, 2025.

Jan 23: Carried: 14 to 1

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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 to 0

MU-1 Mixed Use Planned Development (Z834-123)

A Planned Development District application sought to rezone property to allow Mixed Use (MU-1) development and terminate existing deed restrictions on a site previously designated for Regional Retail uses. This change would have permitted mixed-use development instead of retail-only uses on the property. The proposal was approved by the City Council on March 26, 2025.

Jan 23: Carried: 14 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.

Jan 23: No action, will be re-notified due to notification error

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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 to 0

Radio Tower Specific Use Permit (Z234-287)

A Specific Use Permit application sought to allow construction of a radio, television, or microwave tower on agricultural property with consideration for rezoning to light industrial and commercial service districts. The tower would have changed how the agricultural land was used and could have affected nearby residents through infrastructure development. The application was approved on March 26, 2025.

Jan 22: 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.

Jan 8: Deleted

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.

Jan 8: Deferred

Planned Development District 456 Expansion at Forest Road (Z234-280)

The City Council considered an amendment to expand the existing Planned Development District No. 456 in the area bounded by Forest Road and Sky, which would modify zoning regulations for the affected property. The expansion required public input and City Council approval. The proposal was approved on January 22, 2025.

Jan 22: Approved

Dance Hall at West Camp Wisdom Road (Z234-239)

A Specific Use Permit was approved to allow an indoor dance hall on property along the north side of West Camp Wisdom Road between South Cockrell Hill Road and American Way. The project required City Council zoning approval. The application was approved as amended on January 22, 2025.

Jan 22: Approved As Amended

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant and Denley (Z234-202)

The City Council reviewed a proposal to rezone property at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive from Single Family District zoning to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily residential uses. The rezoning would enable apartment or condominium development on a site that had previously been restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Jan 22: Deferred

Multifamily Planned Development District at Grant and Front Streets (Z234-198)

A developer sought approval to rezone a property at the intersection of Grant and Front streets from single-family residential to multifamily use. The change would have allowed medium-density apartments or townhomes on a site previously restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Jan 22: Deferred

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant Street (Z234-170)

A property on the south line of Grant Street, between Ridge Street and South Denley, was rezoned from single-family district to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily housing uses and standards. The rezoning was approved on March 26, 2025.

Jan 22: Deferred

Specific Use Permit for Commercial Amusement at C.F. Hawn Freeway (25-330A)

An application proposed a specific use permit for an indoor commercial amusement facility on property near C.F. Hawn Freeway and Pleasant Drive, within a specially zoned planned development district. City planning staff recommended approval of the permit. The matter was reviewed by the City Plan Commission but became inactive without a final decision.

Jan 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (25-120A)

The City Council authorized the issuance of multifamily housing mortgage revenue bonds to finance residential housing development. These tax-exempt bonds reduce financing costs for housing projects, making them more feasible to develop. The proposal was approved on January 22, 2025.

Jan 22: Approved

Subarea II Zoning Determination (25-335A)

A hearing was proposed to determine the proper zoning classification for property in the North Cliff Conservation District, specifically Subarea II. The process was intended to establish appropriate zoning standards for property use and development in this conservation area. The matter came before the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final determination.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 to 0

Duplex Development at Garland Avenue (Z234-236)

An applicant sought to amend zoning restrictions to allow a duplex on property in Subarea A of Planned Development District No. 134 on Garland Avenue, where only single-family homes had been previously permitted. The proposal would have increased housing density in that corridor. The City Council denied the amendment on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Denied

Duplex at Garland Avenue (Z234-235)

An application sought to change zoning regulations to allow a duplex on property near Garland Avenue and Fairview Avenue, where single-family homes are currently the only permitted use. If approved, the change would have increased housing density in the area and amended land use rules within the Planned Development District. The proposal was denied.

Jan 8: Denied

MU-3 Mixed-Use Zoning at Gretna Street (Z234-281)

A property on Gretna Street zoned for industrial research was proposed for rezoning to allow mixed-use development (MU-3 district), which would permit a combination of residential, commercial, and office uses. The rezoning required a zoning variance and acceptance of deed restrictions to address impacts on surrounding properties. The proposal was approved on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Approved

Townhouse District at Seagoville Road (Z234-263)

A zoning change was proposed to allow townhouse development on a property along Seagoville Road that was previously zoned for retail use. The change would have shifted the site from a commercial retail district to residential townhouse development. The proposal was approved by the City Council on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Approved

Duplex Zoning Change at Wayne Street (Z234-238)

An application sought to change the zoning on a property at Wayne Street to allow a duplex instead of a single-family home. This zoning amendment would have permitted a different type of residential use on the site. The City Council denied the proposal.

Jan 8: Denied

Specific Use Permit for Bar and Dance Hall (Z234-265)

A specific use permit was sought to authorize a bar, lounge, or tavern with an indoor dance hall at property zoned Planned Development District No. 6. Special use permits for entertainment venues require city approval due to potential impacts on neighboring properties and community character. The permit was approved as amended on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Approved As Amended

Convention Center Design Services Contract (25-39A)

The city contracted with KAI Design to provide architecture and engineering design services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan Component Four, which involves renovation and reconstruction of the facility. The renovation project was important for modernizing this major civic venue and supporting Dallas's public event infrastructure. The contract was approved on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Approved

Dallas Memorial Auditorium Renovation Design Contract (25-38A)

The City contracted with Gensler to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Dallas Memorial Auditorium renovation, a key component of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan. This work was essential to the modernization of one of Dallas's historic cultural venues. The contract was approved as amended on January 8, 2025.

Jan 8: Approved As Amended

Duplex District Rezoning at University Hills Boulevard (Z234-257)

A property on University Hills Boulevard, south of Singing Hills Drive, was rezoned from Single Family District to Duplex District. The rezoning would have allowed the property to accommodate duplex housing instead of single-family homes. The proposal was approved in January 2025.

Jan 22: Approved

Planned Development District at East Northwest Highway and Arboreal Drive (Z223-347)

A Planned Development District was proposed for the northeast corner of East Northwest Highway and Arboreal Drive to allow mixed residential and nonresidential uses on property previously zoned for single-family homes. The rezoning would have enabled denser development at this intersection. The proposal was approved on January 22, 2025.

Jan 22: Approved

Oak Cliff Gateway Deed Restriction Termination (Z890-182)

An application proposed terminating deed restrictions on a property in the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District. The property owner sought to remove restrictions that had governed the property's prior development. The matter went before the City Council but stalled without a final vote.

Jan 8: Hearing Closed