Matters — May 2026

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000142)

An electrical substation on residential property is seeking an amendment and expansion of its Specific Use Permit to modify permitted uses within a planned development. The property is currently zoned for single-family residential use, making this change significant for neighboring residents in that area.

May 27: Deferred

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

An amendment to a Specific Use Permit would allow an open-enrollment charter school to operate at the intersection of East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road on property currently zoned for regional retail. This change would introduce a school facility to a retail-designated area, affecting local traffic patterns and parking demand. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the application.

May 27: Approved As Amended

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

A new Planned Development District is proposed on the southeast side of Main Street near S. Peak Street to allow a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial uses on property currently zoned for commercial service. This would change the zoning and development potential of the site. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.

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

The Wesley Inn at 1159 N. Madison Avenue is seeking a historic overlay designation and approval to add short- and long-term lodging accommodations to the property. The historic designation would preserve the building's character while allowing new residential uses that align with the site's planned development zoning.

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

This amendment would modify zoning rules for property in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, bounded by McKinney Avenue, North Akard Street, and North Saint Paul Street. The change allows flexibility in how the Planned Development Subdistrict 154 site can be developed, subject to approval by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

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

The city approved an amendment to a Specific Use Permit to authorize an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) combined with an indoor dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. The proposal underwent review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

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.

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

An application seeks to establish a Community Retail District on property at East Illinois Avenue and Mayforge Drive, currently zoned for Neighborhood Service use. This retail designation would change what kinds of businesses and development are permitted on the site, affecting nearby residents and local commercial activity in the corridor.

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 to allow a Walkable Mixed Use development that would combine residential and commercial uses. The property, currently zoned for residential transition, lies within the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, and this change would enable mixed-use development in this corridor location.

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

An application seeks to rezone property on Ferguson Road to allow TH-3(A) Townhouse District development with deed restrictions, while preserving the existing Specific Use Permit for a private school, kindergarten, and day nursery. The zoning change would enable townhouse development on the site while maintaining the educational facility currently operating there.

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

This proposal seeks approval for a Planned Development District that would allow townhouses and seminary/convent uses on property at the intersection of La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road. The change would modify existing single-family and multifamily zoning to accommodate mixed residential and religious institutional uses.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000015)

A new Planned Development District is proposed on the west side of Haymarket Road to allow manufactured home and community retail uses. This would change the property's zoning from its current single-family residential and agricultural designation.

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

A property on the south side of Compton Street, west of Glidden Street, is proposed for rezoning from Light Industrial to Townhouse District, which would allow medium-density residential townhouse development on the site. The rezoning would convert industrial-zoned land into residential housing in the area.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000025)

The proposal seeks to remove Shop Front Overlay restrictions from a property in the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District. The overlay currently requires specific design standards for building facades and storefronts in that area. City Council and the City Plan Commission are reviewing the request.

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

Taylor Madison Application (Z-26-000032)

This matter addresses a Specific Use Permit application for a private recreation club on property at the southwest and southeast corners of W. Canty Street and N. Vernon Avenue. The facility would bring new recreational activity to the area and may affect neighboring properties and traffic patterns.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000050)

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000229)

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000002)

A Planned Development District application seeks to allow Walkable Urban Residential District uses at the intersection of East Overton Road and East Illinois Avenue, currently zoned for single-family homes. The proposed change would permit mixed-density residential development on this corridor site, a significant shift from single-family residential zoning.

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.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000034)

Springful Properties seeks to rezone property on Chalk Hill Road from single-family residential to a Community Retail District, which would allow retail commercial development. This zoning change would shift the site's character from residential to commercial use, affecting the surrounding neighborhood.

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

The City Plan Commission will determine the proper zoning classification for property in Planned Development District No. 595 within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District. This zoning review could affect how the district is developed and what uses are permitted in this area.

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

A proposal seeks to rezone several city blocks in Stevens Park from single-family residential zoning to Stevens Park Village Conservation District zoning. The change would alter what types of development and uses are permitted in this area. The City Plan Commission will hear the proposal and provide a recommendation.

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

An application proposes to create a new O-2 Office Subdistrict and terminate deed restrictions on property bounded by Allen Street, Cole Avenue, and Sneed Street in the Oak Lawn area. This would modify zoning regulations and permitted uses for the property. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the proposal.

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

A proposed planned development district at the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane would modify zoning to allow new residential development on property currently restricted by its existing classification. This could enable single-family residential construction in the area, which would affect nearby residents and the neighborhood character along that corridor.

Case File 26-1405A

The City is renewing its job order contracting agreement for construction and maintenance services at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station, and Reunion Parking Garage. This renewal ensures continued facility maintenance and construction support at these key civic buildings.

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