Matters — March 2026

Christian Chernock Townhouses at North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road (Z-25-000069)

The property at North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road is proposed for rezoning from single-family to townhouse district, allowing denser residential development in this corridor. The change would permit medium-density townhouse units where only single-family homes are currently allowed, affecting the area's residential character and land use.

Specific Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages (Z-25-000117)

A business is seeking approval to sell alcoholic beverages in Subarea 11 of the Bryan Area Special Purpose District by changing local liquor control overlay regulations. The liquor overlay system restricts where alcohol can be sold, and this change would enable beverage alcohol sales in this previously restricted area.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Multifamily Development at Worth Street and Peak Street (Z-25-000015)

A proposal to rezone the corner of Worth Street and North Peak Street to allow multifamily residential development, currently restricted to single-family homes. This change would enable apartment and multi-unit housing on this corner, requiring submission of detailed development and façade plans meeting city conditions.

Cellular Tower Specific Use Permit at East Clarendon Drive (Z-25-000113)

This case considers a Specific Use Permit for a new cellular tower on property zoned Regional Retail District along East Clarendon Drive. Cellular towers can affect nearby residents through visual impact, electromagnetic radiation concerns, and property values.

Mar 25: Approved As Amended

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000175)

The renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a flea market operation within the Farmers Market Special Purpose District is under consideration by the City Council. The decision affects the flea market's continued operation in this designated district.

Mar 25: Deferred

Commercial Motor Vehicle Parking Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000152)

An application seeks a new Specific Use Permit to allow commercial motor vehicle parking on property in the Commercial Service District that currently hosts a radio/television/microwave tower. The proposal would add a parking use to an already-developed site with an existing communications tower.

Mar 25: Denied Without Prejudice

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000203)

The property at Peak's Suburban Addition, currently zoned for parking, is being rezoned to allow single-family residential development under zoning designation R-7.5(A), and existing deed restrictions on the property would be terminated. This change would alter the permitted uses on the site from parking to residential housing, potentially enabling new residential development.

Mar 25: Deferred

Zoning Case at Freeway and Ferguson Road (Z-25-000184)

The city is considering a Specific Use Permit amendment to allow an open-enrollment charter school at the northwest corner of East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road, on property currently zoned for retail use. This amendment would change the property's use from commercial retail to educational, introducing a school facility to an established commercial corridor and affecting nearby residents and schools.

Mar 25: Deferred

Specific Use Permit Amendment for Late-Hours Restaurant (Z-25-000188)

This amendment would allow a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service to operate on property in the area bounded by Greenville Avenue, La Vista Drive, Lewis Street, and Hope Street. The change would introduce late-night dining to this Planned Development District area, affecting neighborhood traffic patterns and character.

Deed Restriction Termination at Fouraker Street (Z-25-000202)

A property within the Davis Corridor special district at Fouraker Street has a deed restriction that an applicant is seeking to terminate. Terminating the restriction could affect the property's development potential and permitted uses.

Mar 5: Carried: 12 to 0

Caleb Mann Residential Transition District at McShann and Preston (Z-25-000121)

Caleb Mann is seeking to rezone property at the northwest corner of McShann Road and Preston Road from Single Family District zoning to establish a Residential Transition District. This zoning change would affect what types of residential development and uses are permitted on the site. Matthew Sheard represents the application.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Late-Hours Alcoholic Beverage Permit at Greenville Avenue (Z-26-000020)

This amendment would extend operating hours for a bar, lounge, or tavern located on Greenville Avenue within the Planned Development District 842. Late-hours drinking establishments can significantly affect nearby residents through increased noise and traffic, making comprehensive review necessary to balance commercial and neighborhood interests.

Mar 5: Carried: 13 to 0

Restaurant Specific Use Permit at Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000187)

A Specific Use Permit amendment would allow a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property at Greenville Avenue north of Oram Street. This determines which businesses can operate at the location and their service hours, affecting the neighborhood's character and traffic patterns.

Bar Specific Use Permit at Crowdus and Elm (Z-25-000234)

A new Specific Use Permit application seeks to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at the northwest corner of N. Crowdus Street and Elm Street in the Deep Ellum district. This use would add entertainment and hospitality options to the Near East Side area, potentially affecting foot traffic and neighborhood character.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Street Frontage Relief at Park Avenue and Corinth Street (Z-26-000001)

A property at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and Corinth Street is seeking relief from standard street frontage requirements for a development project within the Cedars Area Special Purpose District. Street frontage requirements typically ensure adequate building setbacks and street access; this variance would allow modified setbacks, which may affect how the property interfaces with the street and nearby residents.

Planned Development District at Main Street and South Peak Street (Z-25-000132)

A proposed Planned Development District would allow mixed residential, commercial, and light industrial uses on property near Main Street and South Peak Street, currently zoned as Commercial Service. This rezoning would enable more diverse land uses in the area, allowing multiple use types to coexist. The City Plan Commission is evaluating the application.

PD Amendment Under Advisement (Z-26-000030)

The Wesley Inn property at 1159 North Madison Avenue is seeking a historic overlay designation to preserve its architectural character while adding lodging uses for short-term and long-term accommodations. This change would allow the historic property to accommodate guests while maintaining its protected status and contributing to the mixed-use development along the Madison Avenue corridor.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Industrial Manufacturing District and Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000198)

An application proposes to designate property as an Industrial Manufacturing District and obtain a Specific Use Permit for an industrial use that may be incompatible with the existing Community Retail District zoning. The decision affects how industrial operations can coexist with the site's current electric substation permit. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

MF-2(A) Multifamily District at Ithaca Street (Z-25-000040)

A property on the north side of Ithaca Street between Ivanhoe Lane and Brundrette Street is proposed for rezoning from Industrial Research District to a Multifamily District to allow residential development. This rezoning would convert industrial-zoned land to residential use, enabling housing development in an area currently designated for industrial research.

Convent Planned Development at W. Davis and Cockrell Hill (Z-25-000156)

A Specific Use Permit application seeks to allow a convent facility at the southwest corner of W. Davis Street and S. Cockrell Hill Road within the West Davis Special Purpose District. Specific Use Permits enable certain institutional and specialized uses in designated zoning areas. The application is under review by the City Plan Commission.

Liquor Store Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000123)

An applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages within a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet. Because the property is located in a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, the sale of alcohol in this area requires special zoning approval.

Mar 25: Denied

Liquor Control Overlay Termination at Lemmon Avenue (Z-25-000066)

An application seeks to remove the D-1 Liquor Control Overlay from a Light Commercial-zoned property on Lemmon Avenue. Terminating the overlay would change what commercial uses are permitted on the site and affect the neighborhood's land-use restrictions. The matter has been reviewed by the City Plan Commission.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000151)

A charter school operator is seeking a Specific Use Permit to open an open enrollment charter school on a property currently zoned for industrial research, located at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wadley Lane. Converting industrial-zoned land to educational use represents a significant zoning change that could affect traffic, parking, and neighborhood character in this area.

Mar 25: Deferred

Planned Development at West Davis Street (Z-25-000157)

A new Planned Development Subdistrict is proposed for property on the south side of West Davis Street, west of Cockrell Hill Road in the West Davis Special Purpose District. This development framework would modify how the currently residential-zoned property can be developed.

Sewdat Persaud Commercial Service District at East Overton Road (Z-25-000045)

Sewdat Persaud is proposing to develop a Commercial Service District on property south of East Overton Road, between Bonnie View Road and East Illinois Avenue, which is currently zoned for Community Retail District uses. This proposal would allow different types of commercial and retail services to operate at that location compared to what is permitted under the current zoning designation.

MU-3 Mixed Use Zoning at South Dallas/Fair Park (Z-25-000073)

The city is considering a zoning application for property in the South Dallas/Fair Park corridor to change it to MU-3 Mixed Use District, which would allow combined residential and commercial development. This decision affects what can be built on the site and its contribution to the neighborhood's character and economic activity. The City Council is reviewing the application through public hearings.

Mar 25: Deferred

Blas Garza Mixed-Use Rezoning at S. Polk Street (Z-25-000177)

Blas Garza is requesting to rezone property on the east side of S. Polk Street from a multifamily district to a mixed-use district, which would allow both commercial and residential development on the site. This change could increase density and bring retail or office uses to a corridor currently restricted to apartment buildings. The project is located at the terminus of Nokomis Avenue in Council District 4.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Townhouse District at Compton and Glidden (Z-25-000200)

A property currently zoned Light Industrial on Compton Street is being considered for rezoning to allow Townhouse District development, which would enable residential use instead of industrial purposes. The rezoning would transform the area's character from industrial to residential housing, affecting land use patterns in the neighborhood. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

City Plan Commission Rules Amendment (26-1099A)

The City Plan Commission proposes updating its Rules of Procedure to expand its responsibilities to include the zoning ordinance advisory committee. This change would strengthen the commission's role in coordinating zoning-related decisions across the city. The amendment clarifies how the commission will work with the zoning advisory committee on citywide zoning matters.

Oak Lawn Planned Development Amendment (Z-26-000039)

This matter involves a proposed amendment to the Planned Development conditions for Subdistrict 171 in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, an area bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Throckmorton Street, Bowser Avenue, and Reagan Street. Amendments to planned development districts can affect building heights, setbacks, land uses, and other development standards that shape the character and use of the area.

Planned Development District 372 Amendment at Lemmon/McKinney (Z-25-000087)

An amendment to Planned Development District 372 seeks to modify zoning regulations in the area bounded by Lemmon Avenue and McKinney Avenue. The amendment would affect how future development is designed and approved in this district, with particular focus on landscape and development plan requirements.

Thurman Planned Development District Amendment at Edd Road and Garden Grove (Z-25-000233)

Elsie Thurman is seeking an amendment to Planned Development District 752 at the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive. The amendment would modify what development or land uses are allowed on the property, potentially affecting the area's character and traffic patterns. The City Plan Commission will review the request and staff-recommended conditions.

Dallas Wings Development Facility at Cockrell Hill (26-884A)

The City is considering a $54 million economic development grant agreement with Dallas Wings Development, LLC to construct a facility on a City-owned park property at 1200 North Cockrell Hill Road. This project would bring a major sports and entertainment facility to the area. The agreement includes the grant, a developer fee, and addresses construction and operational terms on public park land.

Mar 25: Approved As Amended

Case File 26-1163A

The City is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog, which documents programs and resources related to the Housing Tax Credit Program, Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, and Dallas Public Facility Corporation. This update affects how housing finance and assistance programs are organized and presented to residents and administrators. The Office of Housing and Community Empowerment is overseeing this amendment.

Dallas Housing Resource Catalog Amendment (26-984A)

The city is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog to update program statements and documentation from the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation, including changes to Housing Tax Credit Program frameworks. This catalog update affects how residents and stakeholders access information about available housing finance programs and tax credit opportunities in Dallas.