Matters — March 2026

Chernock Townhouse District at North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road (Z-25-000069)

Christian Chernock requested rezoning property between North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from Single Family to Multifamily zoning; the city staff recommended Townhouse zoning as an alternative. The rezoning would have changed the allowed housing type and density in this corridor. The zoning was approved as amended in April 2026.

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

This zoning case seeks to terminate a deed restriction on property along Fouraker Street in the Davis Corridor Special Purpose District. Deed restrictions limit how property owners can use or develop their land; removing this restriction would allow the owner more flexibility in developing or using the site. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the application.

Mar 5: Carried: 12 to 0

Townhouse District at Ferguson Road (Z-25-000164)

This application seeks to rezone property on Ferguson Road to allow a townhouse district development, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The property is currently zoned for residential use and hosts a private school, kindergarten, and day nursery under an existing Specific Use Permit, making any zoning change relevant to the neighborhood.

Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Caleb Mann RTN District at McShann and Preston Road (Z-25-000121)

Caleb Mann is seeking to rezone property at the northwest corner of McShann Road and Preston Road from single-family zoning to allow a Residential Transition District. This change would permit a different type of residential development in what is currently a single-family area. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

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

An application seeks a Specific Use Permit and new Planned Development Subdistrict for a project called Convent at the southwest corner of W. Davis Street and S. Cockrell Hill Road. The property is currently zoned for residential use and would be developed within the existing West Davis Special Purpose District.

Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000142)

The City Council reviewed an amendment and expansion of a Specific Use Permit for electrical substation operations on property zoned for residential use. The proposal raised considerations about the compatibility of utility infrastructure with adjacent residential neighborhoods. The expansion was approved on June 24, 2026.

Mar 25: Remanded

Charter School Permit at Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road (Z-25-000184)

A Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to allow an open-enrollment charter school at the northwest corner of East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road, in an area currently zoned for regional retail. The project required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The permit amendment was approved as amended on May 27, 2026.

Mar 25: Deferred

Mixed-Use Planned Development at Main Street (Z-25-000132)

A developer seeks approval for a new Planned Development District near Main Street and S. Peak Street that would allow a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings on a property currently zoned for commercial services. This mixed-use development would add housing and business space to the area.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Liquor Overlay and Permit Modification, Bryan Area (Z-25-000117)

The city is considering removal of the current D Liquor Control Overlay and adoption of a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, along with a new Specific Use Permit for selling alcoholic beverages on property in Subarea 11 of Planned Development District 298. This would modify the rules governing where and how alcohol can be sold in the Bryan Area Special Purpose District.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Wesley Inn Historic Overlay at Madison Avenue (Z-26-000030)

The Wesley Inn at 1159 N. Madison Avenue seeks a historic overlay designation and approval to add short- and long-term lodging accommodations to the property. The historic overlay protects the building's architectural character while enabling it to operate as a lodging facility, bringing new activity to the neighborhood.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

West Davis Planned Development Subdistrict (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. The project would establish a special development district within the West Davis Special Purpose District to govern future development on the site.

Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Specific Use Permit for Vehicle Display at CF Hawn Frwy Frontage Road (Z-25-000207)

A new Specific Use Permit was approved to allow vehicle display, sales, and service on a property at the south line of CF Hawn Frontage Road, northwest of Ellenwood Street, in a specially designated district. The location required zoning review due to its placement within a planned development district and special purpose district. The City Council approved the permit on June 24, 2026.

Mar 26: Carried: 14 to 0

D-1 Liquor Control Overlay Termination at Lemmon Avenue (Z-25-000066)

A property owner seeks to terminate a liquor control overlay that currently restricts alcohol-related uses on their Light Commercial zoned property along Lemmon Avenue. Removing the overlay would allow the owner to pursue different business operations that are currently prohibited under the liquor restrictions. The property is located within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

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

A property at the corner of Worth Street and N. Peak Street, previously zoned for single-family homes, was proposed to be rezoned to allow multifamily residential uses. This rezoning would have permitted apartment or multifamily development on land that had been restricted to single-family housing, increasing density in the area. The proposal was approved by City Council on April 8, 2026.

Monopole Cellular Tower at East Clarendon Drive (Z-25-000113)

A monopole cellular tower was proposed for a property on East Clarendon Drive in the Regional Retail zoning district, requiring a new Specific Use Permit. The tower would provide cellular communication infrastructure in an area where such use wasn't previously allowed without a permit. The city approved the proposal with amendments.

Mar 25: Approved As Amended

Flea Market Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z-25-000175)

The city considered a renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2175 for a flea market in the Farmers Market Special Purpose District. The permit renewal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Mar 25: Deferred

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

The applicant sought approval for a Specific Use Permit to allow commercial motor vehicle parking on a property in the southwest area that already held a permit for a radio, television, or microwave tower. The proposal raised questions about land use compatibility within the Commercial Service District zone. The request was denied without prejudice.

Mar 25: Denied Without Prejudice

Planned Development District 372 Amendment at Lemmon Avenue East and McKinney Avenue (Z-25-000087)

An amendment to Planned Development District 372 is under review for the area near Lemmon Avenue and McKinney Avenue in Dallas. This district allows flexible zoning to support development while requiring detailed landscape and site plans to protect neighborhood character. The matter is being reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Charter School at Harry Hines & Wadley Lane (Z-25-000151)

An open enrollment charter school Specific Use Permit was proposed for property zoned for industrial research use, located at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wadley Lane. The request would have allowed the school to operate in an area designated for industrial purposes. The proposal was denied on April 8, 2026.

Mar 25: Deferred

Estelar Mixed-Use Zoning at East Side Avenue (Z-26-000009)

Estelar, LLC applied for a zoning change at East Side Avenue and Carroll Avenue, seeking to convert the property from Commercial Service District to Mixed-Use District. The rezoning would have enabled mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses on the site. The City Council approved the zoning change on June 10, 2026.

Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development 171 Amendment at Oak Lawn (Z-26-000039)

The city is considering an amendment to the zoning conditions for Planned Development Subdistrict 171 in the Oak Lawn area, an established district bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Throckmorton Street, Bowser Avenue, and Reagan Street. The amendment would modify the development rules that govern what can be built or changed within this district. The City Plan Commission has reviewed the proposal, and the City Council is now holding a hearing to decide whether to approve it.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Planned Development District 752 Amendment at Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive (Z-25-000233)

Applicant Elsie Thurman seeks an amendment to Planned Development District 752 at the corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive to modify the district's development requirements. The amendment requires approval of a revised development plan and traffic management strategy, which will determine how the site is developed and how traffic impacts are addressed. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the proposal.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Blas Garza MU-1 Mixed Use at South Polk Street (Z-25-000177)

Blas Garza is seeking to rezone property at South Polk Street and Nokomis Avenue from Multifamily District to Mixed Use District zoning. This change would permit a mix of residential and commercial uses on the site, creating opportunities for more diverse development on the corridor.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Single Family Reclassification at Peak's Suburban Addition (Z-25-000203)

The city considered rezoning a parcel from Parking District to Single Family District and terminating existing deed restrictions on the property. The rezoning would have changed how the land could be developed and used by the property owner. The proposal was approved by the City Council on April 8, 2026.

Mar 25: Deferred

Restaurant Specific Use Permit Amendment at Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000188)

An application seeks to amend a Specific Use Permit to allow a late-hours restaurant operation on property in Planned Development District 842, in an area bounded by Greenville Avenue, La Vista Drive, Lewis Street, and Hope Street. The amendment would permit extended dining service while explicitly prohibiting drive-in or drive-through operations. The proposal has been reviewed by the City Plan Commission and is pending City Council consideration.

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

A Specific Use Permit amendment seeks to allow a late-hours alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on property zoned as Planned Development District 842 along Greenville Avenue. Late-hours establishments can affect nearby residents and neighborhoods through noise, traffic, and parking demands. The matter is under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 5: Carried: 13 to 0

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

A Specific Use Permit amendment seeks to allow a late-hours restaurant on property east of Greenville Avenue near Oram Street, with dine-in service only. This change would permit extended evening operations, which could affect nearby residents and local traffic patterns. The property is located in Planned Development District 842.

Tavern Specific Use Permit at N. Crowdus and Elm (Z-25-000234)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at the northwest corner of N. Crowdus Street and Elm Street. The site is located in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District, and the City Plan Commission and City Council will review whether the use is appropriate for the area.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

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

An applicant seeks relief from standard street frontage requirements on property at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and Corinth Street, located in the Cedars Area Special Purpose District. This variance would allow the development to proceed with its site plan despite not meeting the typical setback standards. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the request.

Zoning and Specific Use Permit for Industrial Use (Z-25-000198)

This application seeks to rezone property to the Industrial Manufacturing District and obtain a new Specific Use Permit for an industrial use. The property is currently zoned Community Retail and Industrial Manufacturing, with an existing Specific Use Permit for an electric substation. The proposed industrial use would replace the current permitted use, and the City Plan Commission is evaluating the request.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Multifamily District at Ithaca Street (Z-25-000040)

A property on the north line of Ithaca Street between Ivanhoe Lane and Brundrette Street was proposed to be rezoned from Industrial Research to Multifamily District, enabling housing development on land previously zoned for industrial use. The rezoning would allow residential construction in an area that had been restricted to industrial and research facilities. The proposal was approved in October 2025.

Specific Use Permit for Alcohol Sales (Z-25-000123)

A business sought approval to sell alcoholic beverages at a large food and merchandise store over 3,500 square feet in an area with liquor control restrictions. The proposal needed approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council because of zoning overlay requirements in the area. The proposal was denied.

Mar 25: Denied

South Dallas Mixed Use Rezoning (Z-25-000073)

A zoning application seeks to rezone property in the South Dallas/Fair Park area from FWMU-3 Form subdistrict to MU-3 Mixed Use District, allowing more flexible mixed-use development. This rezoning could expand development and commercial opportunities in a special purpose district that includes shopfront overlay protections. The City Council is reviewing the application with consideration of an alternative FWMU-5 Form subdistrict designation.

Mar 25: Deferred

TH-1 Townhouses at Compton Street (Z-25-000200)

A property on the south line of Compton Street, currently zoned for Light Industrial use, is proposed to be rezoned to Townhouse District (TH-1) instead of the initially sought Single Family District. This change would allow residential townhouse development on land currently designated for industrial purposes.

Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000154)

A zoning change was proposed to allow multifamily housing development on a property at Ledbetter Drive and Tyrone Drive, currently zoned for single-family use. The change would permit denser residential development where only single-family homes were previously allowed. The City Council approved the zoning change on May 13, 2026.

Sewdat Persaud Commercial Service District at Bonnie View Road (Z-25-000045)

An application proposed converting a parcel from Community Retail to Commercial Service District zoning, located south of East Overton Road between Bonnie View Road and East Illinois Avenue. City planning staff recommended denial after staff review. The City Plan Commission considered the proposal but the matter ultimately stalled without a final vote.

Vehicle Sales Facility Specific Use Permit at Buckner Boulevard (Z-25-000163)

A Specific Use Permit was requested to allow vehicle display, sales, and service operations on property within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. The project required zoning approval because the proposed commercial use did not comply with existing restrictions in the planned development district. The proposal was denied with prejudice by the City Council on April 8, 2026.

Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee Authority (26-1099A)

The City Plan Commission is amending its rules of procedure to expand the zoning ordinance advisory committee's responsibilities. This change would strengthen the committee's role in the zoning review process citywide.

Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0

Group Dwelling Specific Use Permit at Laura Lane (Z-26-000006)

A new Specific Use Permit is being sought to allow a group dwelling unit for people with disabilities on property zoned for single-family homes on Laura Lane. The proposal would introduce a different housing type into a residential area that currently permits only single-family development, requiring special City Plan Commission approval.

Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0

Dallas Wings Facility Development on City Park Land (26-884A)

The city approved an economic development grant agreement with Dallas Wings Development, LLC to construct a facility on city-owned parkland at 1200 North Cockrell Hill Road. The project involved up to $54 million in city funding plus a developer fee, representing a significant public investment in sports infrastructure and economic development. The proposal was approved as amended on March 25, 2026.

Mar 25: Approved As Amended

Housing Tax Credit Program Amendment (26-1163A)

The city is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog to update Housing Tax Credit Program statements and policies involving the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation. This amendment affects how housing finance resources and tax credit opportunities are documented and managed. The update supports the city's efforts to streamline access to housing resources for residents and developers.

Dallas Housing Resource Catalog Amendment (26-984A)

The Dallas Housing Resource Catalog is being amended to update program statements and resources related to the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, Dallas Public Facility Corporation, and Housing Tax Credit Program. This catalog update affects how residents and organizations access information about available housing programs and financing options in Dallas. The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee is overseeing the amendment.