Matters — June 2025

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.

Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development District at Bonnie View Road (Z234-286)

A new planned development district was proposed on property zoned for single-family residences and industrial research near Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road. The proposal would have allowed mixed-use development on the site in place of the existing zoning restrictions. The project was approved on September 24, 2025.

Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0

Late-Hours Establishment at Greenville Avenue (Z234-289)

A late-hours establishment was proposed for a Planned Development District property on Greenville Avenue, requiring approval for both zoning and a Specific Use Permit. The location and its potential use impact nearby residents and the corridor's character. The proposal was approved as amended.

Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0

Planned Development District at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-219)

A Planned Development District was proposed for residential and nonresidential uses on property zoned Industrial Research District, at North Beckley Avenue north of East Comstock Street. The proposal would allow mixed-use development in an area previously restricted to industrial research zoning. The City Council approved the proposal on August 13, 2025.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development District at South Jim Miller Road (Z234-316)

A zoning application sought to rezone property at the southeast corner of South Jim Miller Road and Great Trinity Forest Way from a community retail district with liquor overlay to a planned development district for multifamily housing. The change would have removed liquor licensing restrictions and enabled residential development in a corridor area currently zoned for commercial use. The proposal was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Specific Use Permit Amendment for Sand and Gravel Mining at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)

An application proposed an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 798 to allow sand and gravel mining on agricultural property along Kleberg Road between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. The project would have expanded mining operations in a rural corridor area. The City Plan Commission reviewed the proposal multiple times, but the case became inactive before reaching a final decision.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-165)

The owner of a small food or merchandise store (no more than 3,500 square feet) in a community retail district sought to renew their permit to sell alcoholic beverages. Alcohol sales require special permits in areas with liquor control overlays to ensure compliance with city zoning and licensing regulations. The permit renewal was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Multifamily Housing Zoning at South Lancaster Road (Z245-155)

An application proposed rezoning property on the west side of South Lancaster Road to allow multifamily apartments and clustered housing, replacing the existing single-family zoning. The proposal would have increased residential density in the corridor and significantly changed the neighborhood's character. The City Plan Commission reviewed the matter multiple times over several months, but the case became inactive without a final zoning decision.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

TMM Development Single Family Zoning at Haymarket Road (Z845-372)

TMM Development, LLC requested to rezone a property near Haymarket Road from an Agricultural District to a Single Family Residential District (R-5(A)). The property was subject to deed restrictions that limited its agricultural use. The rezoning was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Adult Day Care Facility at Wadsworth Drive (Z245-177)

A Specific Use Permit amendment was requested to allow an adult day care facility at the intersection of Wadsworth Drive and East Ledbetter Drive, a property zoned for single-family residences. The amendment would have enabled a non-residential use in a residential zone, a change that could affect the character of the neighborhood. The amendment was approved as modified on August 13, 2025, for a ten-year permit period.

Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0

Drive-Through Restaurant Specific Use Permit at Maple and Hawthorne (Z234-279)

A Specific Use Permit application was submitted for a drive-through restaurant at the south corner of Maple Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. The project required review and approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council. The permit was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

New Subdistrict at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-262)

A new zoning subdistrict was proposed for property near North Beckley Avenue in an area containing agricultural, industrial manufacturing, and planned development zones. The change would create a new Subdistrict 1A designation within Planned Development District No. 714. The proposal was approved.

Jun 11: Approved

Metrocare Services Multifamily Rezoning at Southgate Lane (Z245-190)

Metrocare Services sought to rezone property on the east side of Southgate Lane (between Elam Road and Marvel Drive) from Community Retail to Multifamily District, which would allow residential apartment construction on the site. The proposal had staff recommendation for approval but required multiple plan commission votes over several months. The application stalled without a final decision and remains inactive.

Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0

Buckner Boulevard Vehicle Display Specific Use Permit (Z245-125)

An application sought approval for a vehicle display, sales, and service facility within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. The matter required review by both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was denied without prejudice.

Jun 11: Denied Without Prejudice

Multifamily Zoning at Paducah Avenue (Z-25-000050)

A property on the northwest line of Paducah Avenue, between South Denley Drive and South Lancaster Road, was proposed to be rezoned from Community Retail District to Multifamily District (MF-1(A)), allowing residential development on a site previously designated for retail. The rezoning would have changed the character and permitted uses in this corridor area. The proposal was approved as amended on August 27, 2025.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Class A Dance Hall at Singleton and Peoria (Z245-134)

A Specific Use Permit renewal was requested for a Class A dance hall at the northwest corner of Singleton Boulevard and Peoria Avenue, in a Community Retail District zone. The permit allows commercial amusement operations at this location. The renewal was approved on June 25, 2025.

Jun 25: 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.

Jun 11: Approved As Amended

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.

Jun 11: Denied

Hampton Road Zoning District (Z189-349)

The city considered rezoning an area along Hampton Road between Wentworth Street to determine proper zoning designations, use, and development standards for the district. Such zoning changes would affect what uses and density of development could occur in the area. The proposal was approved as amended on August 13, 2025.

Jun 25: Held Under Advisment

Specific Use Permit at North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive (Z245-115)

A property owner requested permission to sell alcoholic beverages as part of a small general merchandise or food store at the corner of North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive. The location is zoned for community retail with specific liquor control requirements. The Specific Use Permit was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Zoning Postponement Process Amendment (DCA245-006)

The city considered removing Section 51A-4.701(e), which established an automatic postponement process for zoning amendment applications. This change would have eliminated postponements that occurred without discretionary judgment, giving the city more control over the timing of zoning cases. The proposal was denied.

Jun 25: Held Under Advisement

Concrete Crushing and Batching Permit Renewal (25-1577A)

An application proposed to renew and amend Specific Use Permit No. 2078 for concrete and asphalt crushing and batching operations on an Industrial Manufacturing zoned property. The use was classified as potentially incompatible and required City Plan Commission approval. The matter was under review in 2025 but has since stalled with no recent activity toward a final decision.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Schultz Planned Development Amendment at West Mockingbird Lane (Z245-117)

Chris Schultz applied to amend Planned Development District No. 1065 on property along West Mockingbird Lane east of Elmbrook Drive. This site-specific zoning amendment needed approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Industrial Concrete Crushing at Luna Road (Z234-288)

An application proposed to allow concrete and asphalt crushing operations on a property zoned for industrial manufacturing, with a Specific Use Permit requested for this use on Luna Road. The City Plan Commission reviewed the request across two hearings but the matter stalled without reaching a final decision. The use was flagged as potentially incompatible with the existing zoning district designation.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Metal Salvage Facility Specific Use Permit at Singleton Boulevard (Z245-159)

A Specific Use Permit was requested to allow a metal salvage facility on property zoned for industrial manufacturing on the north side of Singleton Boulevard between Pluto Street and Norwich Street. The facility's operation in this industrial zone required special city approval due to the specific land use. The permit was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Commercial Service District at Royal Lane (Z245-174)

The city considered an application to establish a Commercial Service District with deed restrictions on property zoned as Planned Development District No. 635 on the north side of Royal Lane. This zoning change required the applicant to accept deed restrictions as a condition of approval. The proposal was approved on September 10, 2025.

Jun 25: Deferred

Reyes Gamino Commercial Service District at Data Drive and Executive Drive (Z234-297)

Reyes Gamino applied to establish a Commercial Service District and place deed restrictions on a property at the southwest corner of Data Drive and Executive Drive, which is zoned for multiple commercial uses. The request would have allowed for structured commercial development and set conditions on how the land could be used. The proposal was approved on June 25, 2025.

Jun 25: Approved

Bautista Lara Neighborhood Office at Lake June Road (Z245-185)

Diana Bautista Lara's application proposed rezoning property on Lake June Road from single-family residential to a Neighborhood Office District. The city planning staff recommended denial of the application. The matter stalled without a final city council vote.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Valle Brothers Commercial Service District at South Ledbetter Drive (Z245-196)

An application by Marco Valle and Enrique Valle R proposed a Commercial Service District on the west side of South Ledbetter Drive between Millar Drive and Crystal Lake Boulevard. The property was zoned for multifamily and single-family residential use, and city staff recommended denial of the zoning change. The matter went inactive without reaching a final vote.

Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0

Homeless Initiatives Quarterly Report (25-1853A)

A quarterly report on homeless initiatives in Dallas was submitted for review, covering programs and strategies led by the Office of Homeless Solutions and Housing Forward. The report detailed the city's ongoing response to homelessness through prevention and housing initiatives. The matter remained inactive following committee consideration without reaching a resolution.

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1977A)

The City Council reviewed an updated area plan for the South Dallas Fair Park neighborhood, bounded by Haskell Avenue to the north and Botham Jean Boulevard to the south, to establish development guidelines and land use standards for the area. The plan aimed to shape the future growth and character of this part of south Dallas. The proposal was approved as amended.

Jun 25: Approved As Amended

KTC Holdings Planned Development at Marvin D Love Freeway (Z223-290)

An application proposed a new planned development district on property along Marvin D Love Freeway, north of West Camp Wisdom Road. City staff recommended denial of the project, which was under review by the City Plan Commission. The matter became inactive before reaching a final resolution.

Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Women's Museum Restoration Work (25-1892A)

The city authorized a work order with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC for construction services at The Women's Museum at 3800 Parry Avenue. The work was conducted under an existing Job Order Contract framework previously approved in November 2024. The work order was approved as an individual item on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved As An Individual Item

Convention Center Construction Manager Agreement (25-1698A)

The city authorized a construction management contract with HJ Russell - Phillips May - STSW, a joint venture, to oversee pre-construction and construction services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center's Component Four renovation and reconstruction project. The vendor was selected as the best value proposer through a competitive procurement process. The agreement was approved on June 25, 2025.

Jun 25: Approved As An Individual Item

Convention Center Construction Manager Supplement (25-1704A)

The city authorized a supplemental agreement with Trinity Alliance Ventures for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan construction project. The supplement confirmed the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the first phase of construction services, establishing the financial commitment for the major downtown convention center renovation. The City Council approved the agreement on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Atlético Dallas Cotton Bowl and Soccer Park Agreement (25-1906A)

The city approved three-year license and lease agreements allowing professional soccer team Atlético Dallas to use the Cotton Bowl and MoneyGram Soccer Park Complex, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. These agreements provided facilities for the United Soccer League team's operations and matches in Dallas. The proposal was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved As An Individual Item

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Bridge Loan (25-1887A)

The City authorized a $1 billion bridge loan to finance the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Venue Project, providing interim financing for the project's development. The bridge loan provided critical funding to advance the convention center venue project while longer-term financing arrangements were finalized. The ordinance was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Godinez Commercial Service District at Royal Lane (25-2045A)

Sergio Godinez applied to establish a Commercial Service District on property along Royal Lane between Newkirk Street and Goodnight Lane. The City Plan Commission reviewed the proposal but it stalled without a final decision being implemented.

Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0

Convention Center Audits and Construction Oversight (25-2123A)

An audit review examined the Stemmons Center and oversight procedures for the Construction Manager at Risk contract managing the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Government Performance and Financial Management Committee reviewed these internal audit findings and reports. The process did not advance further and the matter became inactive.