Matters — November 2025
25 matters with activity · 14 new in this period · 20 resolved
PD 166 Multifamily Amendment at La Prada Drive (Z-25-000054)
An amendment to Planned Development District 166 rezoned the southwestern portion to the Multifamily (MF-2(A)) District, enabling residential development on property between La Prada Drive and Shiloh Road, south of Blyth Drive. This change affected development potential in the area and the character of adjacent neighborhoods. The amendment was approved on November 12, 2025.
Nov 12: Approved
Chernock Multifamily Rezoning at North Boulevard Terrace (Z-25-000069)
Applicant Christian Chernock asked to rezone property between the north end of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a Single Family District to a Multifamily District, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of the multifamily district with those restrictions. The City Council approved the request as amended on April 22, 2026.
Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0
Nanu Construction Car Wash at Tatum Avenue and West Davis Street (Z-25-000134)
Sameer Mohammed of Nanu Construction Inc. sought a new Specific Use Permit (a special approval for a particular use) for a car wash on the northwest corner of Tatum Avenue and West Davis Street, along with a change to the Light Commercial/Office Area 1 Subdistrict and consideration of a Medium Commercial/Office Subdistrict. City staff recommended denial, but the City Plan Commission recommended approval of the amendment and a five-year permit for the car wash, subject to conditions. The City Council approved the proposal on February 25, 2026.
Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0
Neighborhood Service District at North Masters Drive and Bruton Road (Z-25-000099)
The proposal sought to rezone property at the northwest corner of North Masters Drive and Bruton Road from a Community Retail District with deed restrictions to an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District, and to terminate the deed restrictions on the property. Staff recommended approving both requests, while the City Plan Commission recommended approving the new district but denying the termination of deed restrictions. The proposal was approved as amended on January 28, 2026.
Nov 12: Deferred
Melinda Garcia Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000072)
Melinda Garcia proposed a Specific Use Permit for a child or adult care facility on property zoned R-5(A) Single Family District. The proposal was approved on January 14, 2026.
Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0
SAI KBA LAXMI Alcohol Sales Permit at Kleberg Road (Z-25-000115)
SAI KBA LAXMI, Inc. sought an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2480 to continue selling alcoholic beverages at a site on the northeast corner of Kleberg Road and Carleta Street, on land zoned Community Retail District with a liquor control overlay. City staff recommended approval subject to a site plan and conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for an 18-month period. The request was denied on February 25, 2026.
Nov 6: Carried: 15 to 0
Sunbelt Regional Retail Rezoning at Ferguson Road (Z-25-000001)
An application from Calvin Carter of Sunbelt Waterproofing & Restoration, LLC sought to rezone property at the south corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road from a Mixed Use District to a Regional Retail District, along with a resolution terminating deed restrictions tied to an earlier zoning case. City staff recommended denying the rezoning while supporting the termination of the deed restrictions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of both. The request went before the City Council, where the public hearing was deferred once and later closed, but no final action was recorded before the case went inactive.
Nov 12: Deferred
DDD Oak Lawn Holdings Expansion at Oak Lawn Avenue (Z-25-000017)
DDD Portfolio Holdings LLC and DDD Oak Lawn Holdings LLC proposed amending and expanding Subdistrict 1G at the south corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway within Planned Development District 621. The proposal was approved on November 12, 2025.
Nov 12: Approved
Dallas Independent School District Public School Permit at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)
The Dallas Independent School District requested a new Specific Use Permit, a special zoning permission, for a public school on land zoned as a single-family district. The land is bounded by East Ledbetter Drive, Veterans Drive, 52nd Street, and Horizon Drive, and city staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval with a site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions. The City Council approved the proposal with amendments.
Nov 6: Carried: 15 to 0
MU-1 Mixed Use Zoning at LBJ Freeway (Z-25-000083)
The city is considering rezoning property along LBJ Freeway from Neighborhood Office District to Mixed Use District, which would allow commercial and residential development on the site. This corridor location near a major highway presents opportunities for mixed-use development while affecting how the area transitions from office to mixed uses. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the rezoning application and deed restrictions.
Nov 12: Deferred
DHFC The Crossing at Clear Creek Zoning Amendment at North Walton Walker Boulevard (Z-25-000111)
DHFC The Crossing at Clear Creek applied to amend Planned Development District 1113, located on the east line of North Walton Walker Boulevard, north of West Davis Street. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval with amended conditions, and the City Council approved the amendment on November 12, 2025.
Nov 12: Approved
Planned Development District at Walnut Hill Lane (Z-25-000021)
A proposal to create a planned development district at the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane was reviewed. The planned development district would have allowed different single-family residential uses on property currently zoned for traditional single-family development. The proposal was denied without prejudice on November 12, 2025, meaning it could be resubmitted in the future.
Nov 12: Denied Without Prejudice
Bar and Dance Hall Permit at Botham Jean Boulevard (Z-25-000020)
The proposal amended Specific Use Permit No. 2544 for a bar, lounge, or tavern and an indoor dance hall on the northeast line of Botham Jean Boulevard, southeast of South Boulevard. The amendment was approved as amended by a 14-0 vote on December 10, 2025.
Nov 12: Deferred
Specific Use Permit Amendment at Bruton Road (Z-25-000119)
A restaurant on Bruton Road sought permission to sell alcoholic beverages under its Specific Use Permit, which required city approval due to state and local regulations governing alcohol sales. The proposal was approved on January 28, 2026.
Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0
Private Game Club Zoning Definition (DCA201-011)
A proposed amendment to Dallas's zoning code sought to define a new use category called 'private game clubs' within the recreation and entertainment sections. This clarification would have specified how such clubs are regulated across different zoning districts. The amendment was reviewed by the City Plan Commission but stalled before reaching a final city council vote.
Nov 20: Item was not heard
Multifamily Rezoning Request (Z-25-000147)
An application proposed changing property from R-7.5(A) Single Family District to MF-2(A) Multifamily District along the west line of South Cockrell Hill Road, south of Barstow Boulevard. The matter was under review before becoming inactive.
Nov 6: Carried: 15 to 0
Westmoreland Townhomes Low Income Housing Tax Credits (25-2951A)
Westmoreland Townhomes Limited Partnership applied to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 4% Non-Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits to fund affordable housing development. The tax credits program helps offset construction costs for affordable rental housing projects. The application was approved.
Nov 12: Approved
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds (25-2968A)
The City Council authorized the issuance of multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance residential housing projects in the city. These bonds are a financing tool designed to support the development of rental housing for families. The proposal was approved on November 12, 2025.
Nov 12: Approved
Tabor Village Affordable Housing (25-2950A)
Tabor Village Limited Partnership applied for 4% Non-Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to develop affordable housing. This program provides tax credit financing that helps developers construct and preserve rental housing for residents with lower incomes. The application was approved by City Council.
Nov 12: Approved
Multifamily Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds (25-2970A)
The City authorized the issuance of multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to provide financing for residential housing development. The bond program enabled the city to support multifamily housing projects through tax-exempt bond financing. The City Council approved the bond issuance on November 12, 2025.
Nov 12: Approved
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