Matters — January 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.

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

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.

Jan 23: Carried: 14 to 0

Multifamily Zoning on West Camp Wisdom Road (Z889-187)

Property on the north line of West Camp Wisdom Road between Clark Road and Royal Cedar Way is proposed for rezoning from Neighborhood Service and Agricultural Districts to Multifamily District. This would enable multifamily residential development on land currently restricted to smaller-scale and agricultural uses.

Jan 23: Carried: 14 to 1

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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 to 0

Regional Retail to Mixed Use District (Z834-123)

The matter involves creating a Planned Development District to allow Mixed Use District uses on property currently zoned Regional Retail District, including the termination of existing deed restrictions limiting development. This zoning change would enable mixed-use development on a site currently restricted to retail, potentially transforming the corridor's character and allowing more diverse uses. The application was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and approved by City Council.

Jan 23: Carried: 14 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.

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

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.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 to 0

Radio and Television Tower Specific Use Permit (Z234-287)

An application seeks to rezone agricultural property to Light Industrial to establish a Specific Use Permit for a radio, television, and microwave tower facility. The zoning change would allow for communications infrastructure on currently undeveloped land, affecting the area's land use character and compatibility with surrounding properties.

Jan 22: Deferred

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.

Jan 8: Deleted

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.

Jan 8: Deferred

Specific Use Permit for Dance Hall at West Camp Wisdom Road (Z234-239)

The city considered an application to allow a dance hall (commercial amusement facility) on property zoned for community retail use along West Camp Wisdom Road. The proposal would introduce an entertainment venue to the corridor between South Cockrell Hill Road and American Way, affecting traffic, parking, and neighborhood character in the area. The City Council reviewed and ultimately approved the project with amendments.

Jan 22: Approved As Amended

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

This matter concerns an amendment to and expansion of Planned Development District No. 456, located near Forest Road. The expansion would modify zoning regulations for the property, affecting development potential and land use in the area.

Jan 22: Approved

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

The proposal seeks to rezone property at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive from single-family residential to allow multifamily uses through a Planned Development District. This would permit higher-density residential development on a site currently restricted to single-family homes, representing a change to the neighborhood's character and permitted land uses.

Jan 22: Deferred

Planned Development District at Grant Street (Z234-170)

A proposal to rezone a property from single-family (R-5(A)) to multifamily (MF-2(A)) residential use on the south side of Grant Street between Ridge Street and South Denley through a Planned Development District. This would allow higher-density residential development in an area currently zoned for single-family homes. City Council reviewed and decided on the application.

Jan 22: Deferred

Multifamily Zoning at Grant and Front Streets (Z234-198)

A development application proposes to change zoning at the intersection of Grant and Front Streets from single-family residential to multifamily district uses. The proposal would allow apartment-style housing at this location, increasing residential density in the neighborhood.

Jan 22: Deferred

Commercial Amusement at C.F. Hawn Freeway (25-330A)

This proposal seeks approval for an indoor commercial amusement facility on a property along C.F. Hawn Freeway west of Pleasant Drive. The use requires a Specific Use Permit because it falls outside standard zoning allowances for the Planned Development District in that area.

Jan 23: Carried: 13 to 0

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (25-120A)

The City authorized the issuance of multifamily housing mortgage revenue bonds to finance affordable housing development. Revenue bonds allow the city to fund housing programs without using general tax revenue, making it an efficient financing mechanism to expand affordable housing options.

Jan 22: Approved

North Cliff Conservation District Zoning Review (25-335A)

The City Plan Commission considered proper zoning designations for property in the North Cliff Conservation District, Subarea II. This review establishes zoning standards that will affect land use, development standards, and the future character of the conservation area.

Jan 23: Carried: 15 to 0

Townhouse District at Seagoville Road (Z234-263)

A proposal to rezone a property on Seagoville Road from Community Retail to Townhouse District (TH-3(A)), allowing townhouse development on the site. This zoning change would shift the property from retail commercial use to residential development.

Jan 8: Approved

Duplex Use at Garland Avenue (Z234-236)

A proposal seeks to allow a duplex on a Garland Avenue property currently zoned for single-family homes only. The change would increase residential density in the corridor and affect the neighborhood's character and housing mix.

Jan 8: Denied

Duplex Zoning at Garland Avenue (Z234-235)

This case involved an application to amend the zoning on a property at Garland Avenue to allow duplex housing instead of single-family residential use only. The change would have increased residential density on this site within the planned development district.

Jan 8: Denied

Duplex Use Amendment at Wayne Street (Z234-238)

This application seeks to amend the land use map to allow duplex development on property currently zoned for single-family use, located on Wayne Street near Santa Fe Avenue within Planned Development District No. 134. The proposal would change the type of housing allowed on this site, potentially increasing residential density in the corridor.

Jan 8: Denied

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

A proposal to rezone industrial research property on Gretna Street to MU-3 Mixed-Use District, allowing residential and commercial development. The applicant volunteered deed restrictions as part of the rezone request. The City Council considered this application for zoning designation change.

Jan 8: Approved

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

A Specific Use Permit allows an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) to operate with indoor dance hall amenities in a commercial corridor. Such uses can bring entertainment and dining options to the area but may raise concerns about noise, parking, and impacts on neighboring properties. The City Council reviews and approves such zoning permits.

Jan 8: Approved As Amended

Convention Center Design Services Contract (25-39A)

KAI Design will provide architecture and engineering services for Component Four of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan, focusing on renovation and reconstruction of key facility areas. This work supports the city's effort to modernize the convention center and maintain its role as a premier Dallas event venue.

Jan 8: Approved

Memorial Auditorium Renovation Design Services (25-38A)

The city authorized a contract with Gensler, a major architecture and engineering firm, to provide design services for renovating the Dallas Memorial Auditorium as part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center's master plan. The auditorium renovation is a key component of updating the convention center complex, which is a significant venue for Dallas events and performances. This design contract, approved as amended, moves forward the planning phase for the arena facility's reconstruction.

Jan 8: Approved As Amended

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

The proposal seeks to rezone property at the northeast corner of East Northwest Highway and Arboreal Drive from single-family zoning to allow both residential and nonresidential uses. This would enable mixed-use development on the site instead of the limited single-family uses currently permitted. The project affects the character and development potential of this corner location.

Jan 22: Approved

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

The City Council considered a proposal to rezone a property on University Hills Boulevard from a single-family residential district (R-7.5(A)) to a duplex district (D(A)), which would allow multiple family units on the site. This change would increase residential density and alter how the property can be developed, affecting the character of the neighborhood.

Jan 22: Approved

Terminate Deed Restrictions at Oak Cliff Gateway (Z890-182)

An applicant is seeking to remove deed restrictions on property within the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District. Deed restrictions limit how property can be used; removing them would allow changes to the site's development or use. The City Council held a hearing on this zoning case in January 2025.

Jan 8: Hearing Closed