Matters — Q2 2025
83 matters with activity · 56 new in this period · 55 resolved
Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)
The city amended Chapters 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code to update off-street parking and loading requirements affecting residential zoning districts and other development standards. The changes refined how developers and property owners must provide parking and loading facilities for new construction and building modifications. The City Council approved the amended code on May 14, 2025.
May 14: Approved As Amended
Specific Use Permit Amendment at Ramona (Z234-346)
The property owner applied to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages as part of a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet at the north corner of Ramona. The permit required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council before it could take effect. The amendment was approved on April 23, 2025.
Apr 23: Approved
Forest Overlay and Yard Regulations (DCA245-001)
The Dallas City Council amended the Development Code to introduce an application fee for neighborhood forest overlay designations and add Front and Corner Side Yard regulations. These changes were designed to protect trees in residential areas while clarifying setback requirements for new construction or modifications. The amendment was approved in October 2025.
Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0
Asphalt/Concrete Batching Facility Specific Use Permit (Z234-328)
An application proposed changing a property's zoning to Industrial Manufacturing District and obtaining a Specific Use Permit to allow asphalt or concrete batching operations on a site currently zoned Industrial Research District. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council. The application was denied on May 28, 2025.
May 28: Denied
Planned Development District at Bonnie View Road (Z234-286)
A new planned development district was proposed on property zoned for single-family residences and industrial research near Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road. The proposal would have allowed mixed-use development on the site in place of the existing zoning restrictions. The project was approved on September 24, 2025.
Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0
Late-Hours Establishment at Greenville Avenue (Z234-289)
A late-hours establishment was proposed for a Planned Development District property on Greenville Avenue, requiring approval for both zoning and a Specific Use Permit. The location and its potential use impact nearby residents and the corridor's character. The proposal was approved as amended.
Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0
Planned Development District at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-219)
A Planned Development District was proposed for residential and nonresidential uses on property zoned Industrial Research District, at North Beckley Avenue north of East Comstock Street. The proposal would allow mixed-use development in an area previously restricted to industrial research zoning. The City Council approved the proposal on August 13, 2025.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Specific Use Permit Renewal at Rylie Crest Drive (Z234-349)
A Specific Use Permit for an office showroom and warehouse facility on Rylie Crest Drive was being renewed and amended to continue operations at the site. This permit allows the property to operate for commercial use in a zoned district where such operations require special approval. The renewal and amendment was approved on April 9, 2025.
Apr 9: Approved
Planned Development District at South Jim Miller Road (Z234-316)
A zoning application sought to rezone property at the southeast corner of South Jim Miller Road and Great Trinity Forest Way from a community retail district with liquor overlay to a planned development district for multifamily housing. The change would have removed liquor licensing restrictions and enabled residential development in a corridor area currently zoned for commercial use. The proposal was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2025.
Jun 11: Approved
Lakeview Homes Single Family District at South St. Augustine Road (Z245-122)
Lakeview Homes, LLP applied to rezone property on South St. Augustine Road, east of Middlefield Road, from Agricultural District to Single Family District zoning. The rezoning would allow residential development on land previously restricted to agricultural use. The proposal was approved on August 13, 2025.
May 22: Carried: 13 to 0
Specific Use Permit Amendment for Sand and Gravel Mining at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)
An application for a Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to authorize sand and gravel mining on property zoned Agricultural along Kleberg Road between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. The amendment raised concerns about industrial extraction in a rural area and its effects on neighboring properties. Multiple City Plan Commission hearings were held, but the process stalled without a final decision.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Demolition Delay Overlay Amendment (DCA245-002)
The city proposed to amend the demolition delay overlay criteria in Section 51A-4.504 of the Dallas Development Code. The demolition delay overlay is a zoning tool that requires a waiting period before buildings can be demolished in certain areas, helping to protect historic and architecturally significant structures from immediate demolition. The amendment was approved by the City Council on May 14, 2025.
May 14: Approved
Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-165)
The owner of a small food or merchandise store (no more than 3,500 square feet) in a community retail district sought to renew their permit to sell alcoholic beverages. Alcohol sales require special permits in areas with liquor control overlays to ensure compliance with city zoning and licensing regulations. The permit renewal was approved on June 11, 2025.
Jun 11: Approved
Deed Restrictions Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)
An application proposed an amendment to deed restrictions on property zoned for single-family use along Middlefield Road. The matter underwent review by the City Plan Commission and City Council but remained inactive without reaching a final vote.
May 14: Hearing Closed
Multifamily Housing Zoning at South Lancaster Road (Z245-155)
An application proposed rezoning property on the west side of South Lancaster Road to allow multifamily apartments and clustered housing, replacing the existing single-family zoning. The proposal would have increased residential density in the corridor and significantly changed the neighborhood's character. The City Plan Commission reviewed the matter multiple times over several months, but the case became inactive without a final zoning decision.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
TMM Development Single Family Zoning at Haymarket Road (Z845-372)
TMM Development, LLC requested to rezone a property near Haymarket Road from an Agricultural District to a Single Family Residential District (R-5(A)). The property was subject to deed restrictions that limited its agricultural use. The rezoning was approved on June 11, 2025.
Jun 11: Approved
Hampton Road Zoning Determination (25-1441A)
The City Plan Commission reviewed a zoning case to determine land-use permissions and development standards for a district area along Hampton Road between Wentworth Street and Brandon. The case remained under review but became inactive without reaching a final vote.
Apr 24: Carried: 10 to 2
Bar Lounge Specific Use Permit at Inwood Road (Z234-333)
A new Specific Use Permit application sought approval for an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on Inwood Road in a Community Retail District zoned area. The proposal was considered through the planning and zoning process to ensure compatibility with the surrounding corridor. The permit was approved as amended on April 23, 2025.
Apr 23: Approved As Amended
Planned Development District Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)
Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris sought an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with changes to the development, landscape, and traffic management plans. The amendment affected how the site could be developed and required compliance with modified conditions and management strategies. The City Council approved the amendment on April 23, 2025.
Apr 23: Approved
Multifamily District at West Camp Wisdom Road (Z889-187)
A property on West Camp Wisdom Road between Clark Road and Royal Cedar Way was proposed to be rezoned from agricultural and neighborhood service districts to allow multifamily residential development. The rezoning would permit apartment-style housing on land that had previously been restricted to agricultural or lower-intensity uses. The proposal was approved on April 9, 2025.
Apr 9: Approved
Adult Day Care Facility at Wadsworth Drive (Z245-177)
A Specific Use Permit amendment was requested to allow an adult day care facility at the intersection of Wadsworth Drive and East Ledbetter Drive, a property zoned for single-family residences. The amendment would have enabled a non-residential use in a residential zone, a change that could affect the character of the neighborhood. The amendment was approved as modified on August 13, 2025, for a ten-year permit period.
Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0
Duplex Zoning at East Kirnwood Drive (Z245-149)
A property owner sought to rezone land on the south line of East Kirnwood Drive from a Single Family District to a Duplex District, which would allow the construction of duplex units in place of single-family homes. The City Plan Commission and City Council both reviewed and supported the request. The zoning change was approved in August 2025.
May 22: Carried: 9 to 4
Drive-Through Restaurant Specific Use Permit at Maple and Hawthorne (Z234-279)
A drive-through restaurant was proposed at the corner of Maple Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. The property's zoning designation required approval for this type of use. The City Council approved the proposal.
Jun 11: Approved
New Subdistrict at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-262)
A new zoning subdistrict was proposed for property near North Beckley Avenue in an area containing agricultural, industrial manufacturing, and planned development zones. The change would create a new Subdistrict 1A designation within Planned Development District No. 714. The proposal was approved.
Jun 11: Approved
Mainul Khan Multifamily Zoning at John West Road (Z234-323)
Mainul Khan requested a zoning change on John West Road from Community Retail District to Multifamily District zoning to enable residential development. The change would convert commercially-zoned land into apartments or condominiums in the corridor. The zoning change was approved on May 14, 2025.
May 14: Approved
Metrocare Services Multifamily Rezoning at Southgate Lane (Z245-190)
An application sought to rezone property on Southgate Lane from Community Retail to Multifamily District to enable Metrocare Services to develop multifamily housing. The property, located on the east line of Southgate Lane between Elam Road and Marvel Drive, was under review by the City Plan Commission. The matter became inactive before reaching a final vote.
Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0
Buckner Boulevard Vehicle Display Specific Use Permit (Z245-125)
An application sought approval for a vehicle display, sales, and service facility within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. The matter required review by both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was denied without prejudice.
Jun 11: Denied Without Prejudice
Niraj Puri Townhouse District at North Hampton Road and Calypso Street (Z167-361)
Niraj Puri sought to change zoning on the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from Neighborhood Office to Townhouse District and remove deed restrictions limiting the property's use. The change would allow residential townhouse development at a location previously restricted to office use. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.
Apr 23: Approved
Specific Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)
An application sought approval to sell alcoholic beverages at a Community Retail District property on the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road, which required a Specific Use Permit due to the district's Liquor Control Overlay. The permit allows this higher-impact commercial use in a retail corridor, subject to zoning review. The proposal was approved as amended by the City Council on April 23, 2025.
Apr 23: Approved As Amended