Matters — May 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.

May 14: Approved As Amended

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.

May 22: Carried: 13 to 0

Asphalt/Concrete Batching Facility Specific Use Permit (Z234-328)

An application proposed changing a property's zoning to Industrial Manufacturing District and obtaining a Specific Use Permit to allow asphalt or concrete batching operations on a site currently zoned Industrial Research District. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council. The application was denied on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Denied

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.

May 22: Carried: 13 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.

May 8: Carried: 14 to 0

Lakeview Homes Single Family District at South St. Augustine Road (Z245-122)

Lakeview Homes, LLP applied to rezone property on South St. Augustine Road, east of Middlefield Road, from Agricultural District to Single Family District zoning. The rezoning would allow residential development on land previously restricted to agricultural use. The proposal was approved on August 13, 2025.

May 22: Carried: 13 to 0

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

An application for a Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to authorize sand and gravel mining on property zoned Agricultural along Kleberg Road between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. The amendment raised concerns about industrial extraction in a rural area and its effects on neighboring properties. Multiple City Plan Commission hearings were held, but the process stalled without a final decision.

May 22: Carried: 13 to 0

Demolition Delay Overlay Amendment (DCA245-002)

The city proposed to amend the demolition delay overlay criteria in Section 51A-4.504 of the Dallas Development Code. The demolition delay overlay is a zoning tool that requires a waiting period before buildings can be demolished in certain areas, helping to protect historic and architecturally significant structures from immediate demolition. The amendment was approved by the City Council on May 14, 2025.

May 14: Approved

Deed Restrictions Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)

An application proposed an amendment to deed restrictions on property zoned for single-family use along Middlefield Road. The matter underwent review by the City Plan Commission and City Council but remained inactive without reaching a final vote.

May 14: Hearing Closed

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.

May 8: Carried: 13 to 0

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.

May 22: Carried: 8 to 5

Duplex Zoning at East Kirnwood Drive (Z245-149)

A property owner sought to rezone land on the south line of East Kirnwood Drive from a Single Family District to a Duplex District, which would allow the construction of duplex units in place of single-family homes. The City Plan Commission and City Council both reviewed and supported the request. The zoning change was approved in August 2025.

May 22: Carried: 9 to 4

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.

May 8: Carried: 13 to 0

Mainul Khan Multifamily Zoning at John West Road (Z234-323)

Mainul Khan requested a zoning change on John West Road from Community Retail District to Multifamily District zoning to enable residential development. The change would convert commercially-zoned land into apartments or condominiums in the corridor. The zoning change was approved on May 14, 2025.

May 14: Approved

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.

May 28: Deferred

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.

May 22: Carried: 14 to 0

South Dallas F-Residential Transition District (Z245-103)

A zoning application sought to change a property in the South Dallas/Fair Park area from single-family residential zoning to an F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, which would allow different types of residential development on the site. The rezoning required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council to move forward. The proposal was approved by City Council on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Wood Processing (Z056-308)

An application sought to renew a Specific Use Permit for wood or lumber processing operations on industrial-zoned property. The renewal was considered by the City Plan Commission and City Council over two separate votes. The proposal was denied without prejudice on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Denied Without Prejudice

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.

May 28: Deleted

PDD No. 598 Subdistrict Amendment at West Wheatland Road (Z245-210)

An application proposed creating a new subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 598 on property along West Wheatland Road, between South Polk Street and South Hampton Road, north of LBJ Freeway. The proposal underwent City Plan Commission review but stalled without reaching final approval.

May 22: Carried: 13 to 0

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

A Specific Use Permit was sought to sell alcoholic beverages at a small food and general merchandise store at North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive. The property's special zoning with liquor control oversight required city approval before any alcohol sales could proceed. The proposal was approved.

May 8: Carried: 13 to 0

Remove Postponement Process for Zoning Amendments (25-1755A)

A code amendment sought to eliminate Section 51A-4.701(e), which governs postponements in the zoning amendment process. The City Plan Commission and Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee both recommended approval. The proposal was under review but stalled without reaching a final vote.

May 22: Carried: 9 to 4

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.

May 8: Carried: 14 to 0

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.

May 8: Carried: 14 to 0

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

A metal salvage facility sought approval for a Specific Use Permit on property zoned Industrial Manufacturing on the north side of Singleton Boulevard between Pluto Street and Norwich Street. The project required site plan approval and adherence to operational standards for the industrial district. The Specific Use Permit was approved on June 11, 2025.

May 8: Carried: 13 to 0

Stacy Family Capital CR District at Webb Chapel and Royal Lane (25-1752A)

Stacy Family Capital, LLC applied to rezone property at the northeast corner of Webb Chapel Road and Royal Lane from single-family to a Community Retail District with deed restrictions. The proposal would have introduced retail commercial development into a residential neighborhood. The City Plan Commission voted against the application, and the matter stalled without further advancement.

May 22: Carried: 13 to 0

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

Reyes Gamino applied to establish a Commercial Service District and deed restrictions on property at the southwest corner of Data Drive and Executive Drive. The application proposed modifying the property's zoning classification and establishing deed-based restrictions on future development. The City Council approved the application on June 25, 2025.

May 22: 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.

Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds (25-1622A)

The City Council authorized the issuance of multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance affordable housing development. These bonds allow the city to support private developers in building and preserving homes for lower-income residents at favorable interest rates. The authorization was approved on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved

Multifamily Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds (25-1619A)

The City of Dallas sought to authorize the issuance of mortgage revenue bonds to fund multifamily residential housing development. The bonds would have provided financing for affordable housing projects across the city's corridor areas. The City Council held a hearing but the matter subsequently stalled without final council approval.

May 28: Aprpoved

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1685A)

The city is developing an area plan for the South Dallas corridor around Fair Park, bounded by Haskell Avenue to the north and Botham Jean Boulevard to the south. This plan will guide future zoning and development in the Fair Park area, affecting both land use and how the district grows.

May 28: Deferred

Memorial Arena Design Services Supplement (25-1699A)

The city authorized a supplemental agreement with Gensler, an architectural firm, to provide additional design services for the Dallas Memorial Arena Practice Facility. The expanded services were needed to complete the facility's architectural and engineering design work. City council approved the supplemental agreement on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement (25-1694A)

The city sought a $90 million loan through the State Infrastructure Bank with the Texas Department of Transportation to support infrastructure development. The loan would help fund major city projects and public improvements. The city council approved the loan agreement on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

Convention Center and Auditorium Construction Manager (25-1695A)

The city authorized Beck Azteca, a joint venture, as the construction manager at risk for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas Memorial Auditorium renovation and reconstruction project. This major infrastructure initiative required professional pre-construction and construction services to oversee the complex modernization of both facilities. The proposal was approved as an individual item on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

Criado & Associates Engineering Services Supplement (25-1378A)

The city authorized a supplemental agreement to expand the professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates, LLC, increasing the total contract value by approximately $1 million. The supplement covered additional engineering, survey, and subsurface utilities engineering work for a site-specific project. The contract modification was approved.

May 14: Approved

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1587A)

A proposal sought to adopt the South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan, establishing zoning and development standards for the area bounded by Haskell Avenue to the north, Botham Jean Boulevard to the south, and two major rail corridors to the east and west. The plan was intended to guide redevelopment and preserve community character in South Dallas. The City Plan Commission reviewed the matter, which remained under review without final action.

May 8: Carried: 14 to 0

Women's Museum Restoration Work Order (25-1701A)

A work order was proposed to authorize construction services at The Women's Museum (3800 Parry Ave) with contractor Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd. The project was intended to complete restoration work at the city's cultural venue. The matter was heard by City Council but has remained inactive without a final decision.

May 28: Deleted

Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification Engineering (25-1515A)

The city selected engineering firm Gresham Smith to provide professional services for Phase I of the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification and Realignment project, which supports planned demolition of a portion of the viaduct. This contract was part of broader infrastructure work on Jefferson Boulevard to modify and realign the existing structure. The contract was approved as an individual item.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification Engineering Services (25-1808A)

The city sought a professional engineering services contract with Gresham Smith for Phase I of the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification and Realignment project. This project aimed to support the demolition and realignment of the viaduct along Jefferson Boulevard. The matter became inactive without a final decision.

Convention Center Master Plan Component Update (25-1654A)

A master plan update for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center was brought before the City for a briefing. The project sought to refine components of the convention center's long-term development strategy. The proposal was not advanced to a final vote and remains inactive.

May 21: Briefed

Water Easement Abandonment at Technology Boulevard (25-1469A)

The city abandoned a water easement near Technology Boulevard and Connector Drive, transferring approximately 7,491 square feet of land to Dallas Public Facility Corporation, the adjacent property owner. The easement abandonment clarified property ownership boundaries and streamlined city asset management. The proposal was approved by City Council.

May 14: Approved