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, represented by Audra Buckley, sought to rezone land between the north terminus of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a single family district to a multifamily district, with city planning staff recommending a townhouse district instead before later supporting the multifamily request along with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The City Plan Commission backed the change, and the City Council approved it 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 zoning change and a new Specific Use Permit to build a car wash at the northwest corner of Tatum Avenue and West Davis Street, within the West Davis Special Purpose District. City staff recommended denial, while the City Plan Commission recommended approving an amendment to the existing Light Commercial/Office subdistrict along with a five-year Specific Use Permit for the car wash, subject to a site plan and conditions. The City Council approved the request on February 25, 2026.
Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0
Gupta Neighborhood Service Rezoning at Masters Drive (Z-25-000099)
Applicant Anand Gupta sought to rezone property at the northwest corner of North Masters Drive and Bruton Road from a Community Retail District to a Neighborhood Service District, which allows a smaller scale of commercial use, and to end the deed restrictions attached to the site. City staff supported both the new zoning and lifting the deed restrictions, while the City Plan Commission backed the rezoning but recommended keeping the deed restrictions in place. The City Council approved the request as amended on January 28, 2026.
Nov 12: Deferred
Melinda Garcia Child or Adult Care Facility on Mexicana Road (Z-25-000072)
Melinda Garcia applied for a Specific Use Permit to operate a child or adult care facility on land zoned R-5(A) Single Family District along the north side of Mexicana Road. City staff recommended approval subject to a site plan and conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a two-year period under the same terms. The request 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 Waterproofing Regional Retail Rezoning at Ferguson Road (Z-25-000001)
An application sought to rezone land 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 to terminate existing deed restrictions on the property. City staff recommended denying the retail rezoning while supporting the termination of the deed restrictions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approving both. The request was filed by Calvin Carter of Sunbelt Waterproofing & Restoration, LLC, and the City Council closed its public hearing on the matter without a recorded final decision.
Nov 12: Deferred
DDD Portfolio Subdistrict 1G Expansion at Oak Lawn Avenue (Z-25-000017)
DDD Portfolio Holdings LLC and DDD Oak Lawn Holdings LLC applied to amend and expand Subdistrict 1G on land zoned Subdistricts 1 and 1G within Planned Development District 621, at the south corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway in Council District 6. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to a development plan and recommended conditions. The request was approved on November 12, 2025.
Nov 12: Approved
Dallas Independent School District School at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)
The Dallas Independent School District applied for a Specific Use Permit to allow a public school, other than an open-enrollment charter school, on land zoned for single-family homes bounded by East Ledbetter Drive, Veterans Drive, 52nd Street, and Horizon Drive. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to a site plan, a traffic management plan, and other conditions. The City Council approved the request as amended.
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
The Crossing at Clear Creek Planned Development Amendment (Z-25-000111)
DHFC The Crossing at Clear Creek applied to amend Planned Development District 1113, a special set of zoning rules governing a site on the east side of North Walton Walker Boulevard north of West Davis Street in Council District 6. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval subject to amended conditions. 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
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) and commercial dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. This type of land-use change typically affects neighborhood character by introducing entertainment venues and increased evening activity. The amendment was approved by the City Council on December 10, 2025 by a vote of 14-0.
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
Turnquist Trust Multifamily at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z-25-000147)
An application sought to change zoning on property along South Cockrell Hill Road from single-family residential to multifamily residential for the Turnquist Exempt Trust. The rezoning would have allowed apartment or condo development at the site instead of single-family homes. The City Plan Commission reviewed the proposal and staff recommended approval, but the matter became inactive without reaching a final vote.
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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