Matters — May 2026

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.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000015)

A proposal sought to create a Planned Development District allowing manufactured homes and community retail uses on the west side of Haymarket Road, changing the property's zoning from single-family residential and agricultural. The district would have accommodated a mix of housing and retail development in an area previously restricted to residential or farm uses. The proposal was approved as amended on June 24, 2026.

May 21: Carried: 14 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.

May 27: Deferred

Taylor Madison Application (Z-26-000032)

The application seeks a Specific Use Permit to establish a private recreation club or area at the southwest and southeast corners of W. Canty Street and N. Vernon Avenue in a Planned Development District. This would allow recreational use on property currently restricted by district zoning, subject to approval of a site plan and staff recommendations.

May 21: Carried: 14 to 0

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.

May 27: Approved As Amended

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.

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.

Planned Development Subdistrict 154 Amendment at McKinney & Akard (Z-25-000158)

The city is considering an amendment to Planned Development Subdistrict 154 in the Oak Lawn district, affecting property bounded by McKinney Avenue, N. Akard Street, and N. Saint Paul Street. City leadership is reviewing this proposed zoning modification for the special purpose district.

Stevens Park Village Conservation District Zoning (Z-26-000086)

A proposal to change the zoning classification of multiple city blocks from single-family residential (R-7.5(A)) to Stevens Park Village Conservation District was submitted for review. The rezoning aimed to establish conservation protections for the Stevens Park area. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

May 21: Carried: 14 to 0

Specific Use Permit Amendment for Bar and Dance Hall (Z-25-000020)

A Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to allow an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) with a commercial dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. The City Council approved the amendment on December 10, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 14 to 0.

May 21: Carried: 14 to 0

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000002)

A proposal to rezone property on the north line of E. Overton Road near E. Illinois Avenue from single-family residential (R-5(A)) to a Planned Development District for Walkable Urban Residential District uses was considered by the city. The zoning change would enable mixed-use, walkable urban residential development on a property previously restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

May 21: Carried: 14 to 0

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000029)

A new Specific Use Permit was sought to construct a monopole cellular tower on property at the northeast corner of Pastor Bailey Drive, located in a Community Retail District. The project required review and approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

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.

South Dallas/Fair Park District Zoning (Z-26-000101)

The city considered rezoning for Planned Development District No. 595 in the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, an area bounded by railroad and freeway corridors. The proposed zoning changes would affect how this district's industrial and development potential could be used. The proposal was approved as amended on June 10, 2026.

May 21: Carried: 14 to 0

O-2 Office Subdistrict Creation at Allen Street (Z-26-000024)

A new O-2 Office Subdistrict was approved for property bounded by Allen Street, Cole Avenue, and Sneed Street within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, with termination of existing Deed Restrictions Z79-189. The City Council approved the proposal on June 24, 2026.

CR Community Retail District at East Illinois Avenue (Z-25-000191)

An application seeks to rezone a property from Neighborhood Service District to Community Retail District at the intersection of East Illinois Avenue and Mayforge Drive. This change would allow expanded commercial and retail uses in an area currently limited to neighborhood services. The proposal affects the corridor's existing zoning and development patterns.

May 13: Hearing Closed

Sark Mixed-Use Development at Madison and Ballard (Z-26-000012)

Sark seeks to rezone a property at the corner of Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue from residential to Walkable Mixed Use Subdistrict C, which would allow mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses. The rezoning would transform this Oak Cliff corner into a more mixed-use area within the Gateway Special Purpose District, potentially bringing together housing, retail, and services on a site currently zoned for residential transition.

Seminary and Monastery Planned Development at La Prada and Shiloh (Z-25-000235)

A proposed development at La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road would rezone the property to allow townhouses, a seminary, and a convent or monastery. The project would change the area from single-family and multifamily residential zones to a planned development district that mixes residential townhouses with religious institutional uses.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000229)

Jaime Senna is seeking approval for a planned development district to bring light industrial uses to property on the south side of Cleveland Road, currently zoned for agriculture. Converting this land to industrial use could change the character and land use of the area for nearby residents.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000050)

Slate Properties seeks to rezone the south corner of Empire Central Drive and Forest Park Road from an Industrial Research District to a Walkable Urban Mixed-Use District. The proposed zoning change would allow mixed-use development combining retail, office, and residential uses on the property, transforming an industrial area into a mixed-use neighborhood destination.

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.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000025)

An applicant sought to remove the Shop Front Overlay SH-6 from a property zoned for mixed-use development in the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, which would have changed design and storefront requirements for the site. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the proposal, which affects how future development would be regulated on this property. The proposal was denied without prejudice on May 27, 2026.

May 27: Denied Without Prejudice

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.

May 13: Approved

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000042)

White Dove Capital seeks to rezone property from Agricultural to Light Industrial District on Lancaster-Hutchins Road. This would allow industrial uses on land currently restricted to agricultural activity, affecting future development in the corridor. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000034)

Springful Properties seeks to designate a Community Retail District on property currently zoned for single-family use at Chalk Hill Road. This would convert the land from residential to retail development.

May 21: Carried: 14 to 0

Case File 26-1145A

Williams proposes constructing a new residential building with a detached two-car garage on a vacant lot at 3919 Waldron Avenue in Council District 7. The Landmark Commission is reviewing the project to ensure the new house fits with the neighborhood's character and meets design standards.

Mehrdad Moayedi [CECH Walnut Lane, LLC] Application (Z-25-000224)

A new planned development district is proposed for property near Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane, which would allow smaller-lot residential uses on land currently zoned for larger-lot single-family homes. The change would increase housing density on this site compared to current zoning requirements.

May 21: Carried: 10 to 3

Case File 26-1405A

The City authorized renewal of its job order contracting services agreement, covering ongoing construction and maintenance work at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station, Reunion Parking Garage, and other city facilities. This type of contract provides flexible construction services for needed repairs, upgrades, and improvements across multiple sites without requiring individual procurement for each project. The renewal was approved on June 10, 2026.

Case File 26-1382A

The City rescinded a three-year service price agreement with ABH Pros, LLP for reflective lane striping services on parking lots and thermoplastic services for bike lane symbols under the Department of Transport. The contract had been approved in December 2025 and covered maintenance of parking lot markings and bike lane symbols across the city. The rescission was approved on May 13, 2026.

May 13: Approved As An Individual Item