Matters — May 2026

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-26-000050)

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.

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