Matters — Q2 2025
83 matters with activity · 56 new in this period · 55 resolved
Off-Street Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)
The city is amending Dallas City Code Chapters 51 and 51A to modify off-street parking and loading requirements for new development and redevelopment projects. These changes affect how much parking and vehicle loading space property owners must provide on their sites.
May 14: Approved As Amended
Alcohol Sales Permit at Ramona Corner (Z234-346)
This matter involves an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on a Community Retail District-zoned property. The amendment would authorize alcohol sales in a retail establishment in an area with a Liquor Control Overlay, subject to local zoning requirements.
Apr 23: Approved
Forest Overlay Fees and Yard Regulations (DCA245-001)
Dallas is amending its development code to add application fees for neighborhood forest overlays and update Front and Corner Side Yard regulations. These changes affect how properties with forest protections are reviewed and what fees apply to development on those sites. The ordinance updates citywide zoning standards.
Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0
Concrete Batching Specific Use Permit (Z234-328)
An applicant sought permission to operate an asphalt or concrete batching facility on property zoned for Industrial Research, requiring both a new Industrial Manufacturing District designation and a Specific Use Permit. This type of facility involves heavy truck traffic, dust, and noise that neighbors in the surrounding area would experience. The proposal required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council.
May 28: Denied
Planned Development District at Bonnie View Road (Z234-286)
This is a proposal to create a planned development district on property currently zoned for single-family homes and industrial research, located in an area bounded by Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road. The planned development designation would allow more flexible development and mixed uses on the site compared to current zoning. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and approved by City Council.
Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0
Late-Hours Establishment at Greenville Avenue (Z234-289)
A zoning case to determine the appropriate district designation for a planned development property near Greenville Avenue and Oram Road intended for use as a late-hours establishment. The proposal required approval of both a zoning classification and a specific use permit, going through City Plan Commission review before moving to City Council.
Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0
Planned Development District at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-219)
A developer seeks approval for a Planned Development District on property along North Beckley Avenue to allow mixed residential and commercial uses on currently industrial-zoned land. This proposal would change what types of development are permitted on the property and reshape how the corridor can develop. The decision involves the City Plan Commission and City Council.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Specific Use Permit Renewal at Rylie Crest Drive (Z234-349)
The owner of an office showroom and warehouse on Rylie Crest Drive is seeking to renew and amend its Specific Use Permit. This authorization determines what commercial uses are permitted on the property.
Apr 9: Approved
Planned Development District at Jim Miller Road (Z234-316)
The application proposes establishing a planned development district for multifamily housing and removing the liquor control overlay from property at the southeast corner of South Jim Miller Road and Great Trinity Forest Way. The change would allow residential development on land currently zoned for community retail use.
Jun 11: Approved
Lakeview Homes Single Family Zoning at South St. Augustine Road (Z245-122)
Lakeview Homes, LLP is seeking to rezone property along South St. Augustine Road from an Agricultural District to an R-5(A) Single Family District to permit residential development. This change would convert agricultural land to allow single-family homes, affecting the corridor's current use and character. The property is located east of Middlefield Road.
May 22: Carried: 13 to 0
Sand and Gravel Mining Permit at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)
The proposal would allow sand and gravel mining operations on agricultural property near Kleberg Road, between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. Mining operations can significantly impact surrounding property values, noise levels, dust, and environmental quality for residents in the area.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Demolition Delay Overlay Criteria Amendment (DCA245-002)
The city is modifying its demolition delay overlay rules that apply citywide. Demolition delay overlays are requirements that affect when and how certain structures can be demolished. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the proposed changes to these criteria.
May 14: Approved
Alcoholic Beverage Sale Permit Renewal (Z234-165)
This matter concerns the renewal and amendment of a Specific Use Permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store (3,500 square feet or less) in a Community Retail District. The permit affects a commercial property in a zoned corridor and requires approvals from both the City Plan Commission and City Council.
Jun 11: Approved
Deed Restriction Amendment at Middlefield Road (Z045-239)
An amendment to deed restrictions is being considered for a single-family residential property on the northeast line of Middlefield Road. Deed restrictions regulate what can be built on a property and changes to them can affect both the property owner's options and the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
May 14: Hearing Closed
Multifamily Housing Zoning at South Lancaster Road (Z245-155)
An application proposes rezoning a property on the west side of South Lancaster Road from single-family residential to multifamily housing, with consideration for urban mixed-use and walkable residential alternatives. The rezoning would allow increased housing density in the corridor, converting single-family zoning to clustered apartments or multifamily development.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
TMM Development R-5(A) Zoning at Haymarket Road (Z845-372)
TMM Development, LLC seeks to rezone property near Haymarket Road from an Agricultural District to a Single Family Residential District. This change would enable residential development on land currently restricted to agricultural use by deed restrictions.
Jun 11: Approved
Hampton Road District Zoning (25-1441A)
The City Plan Commission is determining proper zoning for an area along Hampton Road between Wentworth Street and Brandon, establishing land use permissions and development standards for the district. This zoning decision will define what types of buildings and activities are permitted in this area, affecting future development and how the neighborhood can grow.
Apr 24: Carried: 10 to 2
Tavern at Inwood Road (Z234-333)
This is a Specific Use Permit application to open a bar, lounge, or tavern on the west side of Inwood Road, north of Lovers Lane, in a Community Retail District zoned area. The permit determines whether an alcoholic beverage establishment can operate at this location along the Inwood Road corridor.
Apr 23: Approved As Amended
Planned Development District Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)
Applicants Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris sought an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 at the intersection of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with changes to the site's development, landscape, and traffic management plans. This high-traffic intersection location is a key node in the city's transportation network, and changes to its development plan affect traffic flow and the area's long-term character.
Apr 23: Approved
Multifamily Zoning on West Camp Wisdom Road (Z889-187)
Property on the north line of West Camp Wisdom Road between Clark Road and Royal Cedar Way is proposed for rezoning from Neighborhood Service and Agricultural Districts to Multifamily District. This would enable multifamily residential development on land currently restricted to smaller-scale and agricultural uses.
Apr 9: Approved
Adult Day Care Facility at Wadsworth Drive (Z245-177)
An amendment to a Specific Use Permit would allow an adult day care facility to operate on a single-family residential property near the intersection of Wadsworth Drive and East Ledbetter Drive. The change would permit a day care use in a residential area, affecting nearby homeowners and the character of the neighborhood. The matter was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and approved by City Council.
Jun 12: Carried: 12 to 0
Duplex District Rezoning at East Kirnwood Drive (Z245-149)
This zoning case proposes to rezone a single-family property on East Kirnwood Drive from an R-7.5(A) single-family district to a D(A) duplex district, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The change would allow duplex development on the site, increasing residential density in that area. The City Plan Commission and City Council both considered the application.
May 22: Carried: 9 to 4
Specific Use Permit for Drive-Through Restaurant at Maple and Hawthorne (Z234-279)
A drive-through restaurant is proposed on the south corner of Maple Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. The project requires a Specific Use Permit for the General Retail zoned location.
Jun 11: Approved
New Subdistrict at North Beckley Avenue (Z234-262)
The proposal would create a new subdistrict zone within the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District on property near North Beckley Avenue. A custom subdistrict allows for more specific zoning and development standards tailored to the location's characteristics. The property is currently zoned for agricultural and industrial uses.
Jun 11: Approved
Mainul Khan Multifamily at John West Road (Z234-323)
Mainul Khan is seeking to rezone a property near John West Road from Community Retail District to Multifamily District, enabling development of multifamily housing. This zoning change would allow residential development on land currently designated for retail, affecting how the John West Road corridor develops.
May 14: Approved
Metrocare Services Multifamily District at Southgate Lane (Z245-190)
Metrocare Services is seeking to rezone property on the east side of Southgate Lane from Community Retail to Multifamily District, which would allow residential housing development instead of commercial use. This change would bring housing to an area currently zoned and designated for retail businesses.
Jun 12: Carried: 13 to 0
Vehicle Display and Service Specific Use Permit (Z245-125)
This matter seeks a Specific Use Permit for a vehicle display, sales and service facility within Planned Development District No. 366 on Buckner Boulevard. The proposed use would introduce automotive-focused commercial activity to the planned development area, requiring land use and zoning approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council.
Jun 11: Denied Without Prejudice
Specific Use Permit at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)
The property owner is seeking a Specific Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages within a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road. The site is located in a Community Retail District with a Liquor Control Overlay, meaning alcohol sales require special approval from the city.
Apr 23: Approved As Amended
Niraj Puri Townhouses at North Hampton and Calypso (Z167-361)
Niraj Puri proposed rezoning the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from Neighborhood Office to a Townhouse District and terminating deed restrictions on the property. The rezoning would change the area's character and determine what type of development could occur at this intersection.
Apr 23: Approved
Multifamily Zoning at Paducah Avenue (Z-25-000050)
A zoning change has been proposed to allow multifamily residential development on property currently zoned for retail uses, located on Paducah Avenue between South Denley Drive and South Lancaster Road. The conversion from commercial retail to residential use would add housing options to the area while changing its commercial character.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Class A Dance Hall Permit Renewal at Singleton and Peoria (Z245-134)
The property owner is seeking renewal of a Specific Use Permit to continue operating a Class A dance hall at the northwest corner of Singleton Boulevard and Peoria Avenue. This indoor commercial amusement venue operates in a Community Retail District, and its permit requires periodic renewal to remain in operation.
Jun 25: Approved
Specific Use Permit at Marsh Lane (Z245-109)
This proposal seeks approval to operate a private recreation center or club on property near Marsh Lane and Monet Place in a Neighborhood Service District zone. The use requires a Specific Use Permit because recreational facilities aren't automatically allowed in this zoning district, making this decision important for how the neighborhood develops.
Jun 11: Approved As Amended
Mesquite Tree Service Commercial Service District at Quietwood Drive (Z234-345)
Mesquite Tree Service, LLC applied to rezone a property on Quietwood Drive from Single Family residential zoning to Commercial Service District. The property, located between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road, would allow commercial service businesses to operate where residential development was previously permitted.
Apr 23: Approved
Mixed-Use & Mini-Warehouse Development (Z234-277)
The proposal seeks to establish a mixed-use zoning district with a specific use permit for a mini-warehouse facility, while maintaining liquor control overlay protections for the area. This balances nonresidential development opportunities with safeguards for neighboring properties and community considerations.
Apr 10: Carried: 12 to 0
F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, South Dallas/Fair Park (Z245-103)
This zoning case seeks to reclassify property in the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District from single-family residential to an F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, which allows for mixed-density residential development. The change would permit residential transition uses on land currently restricted to single-family homes, affecting development patterns in the South Dallas/Fair Park area.
May 28: Approved
Bar and Dance Hall Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z234-329)
This matter involves the renewal of a Specific Use Permit for an establishment providing alcoholic beverages in a bar or lounge setting, combined with a dance hall use. The decision determines whether the establishment can continue operating these uses under the property's current zoning designation.
Jun 11: Denied
Specific Use Permit Renewal for Wood Processing (Z056-308)
A renewal of a Specific Use Permit for wood or lumber processing operations on property zoned for industrial manufacturing. The use is flagged as potentially incompatible, raising concerns about industrial activity and its effects on the surrounding community.
May 28: Denied Without Prejudice
Deed Restriction Termination at Bruton Road (Z834-294)
This case involves the termination of a deed restriction (Z834-294) on property zoned for Community Retail use along Bruton Road. Removing the restriction could allow the property owner to pursue development or land uses previously prohibited. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the application, with the Plan Commission voting unanimously in favor.
Apr 9: Hearing Closed
Hampton Road Rezoning (Z189-349)
The City Council voted to approve amendments rezoning an area along Hampton Road to determine proper land use and development standards for the district. Zoning changes affect what can be built, how properties can be developed, and the character of the area for neighboring residents. The City Plan Commission and City Council oversaw the hearing and deliberation process.
Jun 25: Held Under Advisment
West Wheatland Corridor PDD Amendment (Z245-210)
This proposal creates a new subdistrict within Planned Development District (PDD) No. 598 for property along West Wheatland Road, between South Polk Street and South Hampton Road, north of the LBJ Freeway. The subdistrict designation shapes future development regulations and land use patterns in this corridor area.
May 22: Carried: 13 to 0
Specific Use Permit for Alcohol Sales at North Masters Drive (Z245-115)
A property owner requested a Specific Use Permit to allow alcoholic beverage sales in a small general merchandise or food store at the southeast corner of North Masters Drive and Tokowa Drive. Alcohol sales in retail locations require special permits because of potential impacts on nearby residents, including increased traffic, parking pressure, and effects on neighborhood character.
Jun 11: Approved
Zoning Amendment Postponement Process (DCA245-006)
This proposal seeks to remove an automatic postponement provision from the zoning code (Section 51A-4.701(e)) that currently allows zoning amendments to be deferred without discretion. Eliminating this provision would streamline the zoning amendment approval process by removing a deferral option. The change affects how zoning cases are processed citywide.
Jun 25: Held Under Advisement
Eliminate Zoning Amendment Postponements (25-1755A)
The city is proposing to remove the postponement process from zoning amendments, which currently allows delays in zoning case decisions. This change would require all zoning amendments to proceed on their scheduled timeline without the option to postpone. The modification is intended to streamline the zoning amendment process citywide.
May 22: Carried: 9 to 4
Concrete and Asphalt Processing Permit Renewal (25-1577A)
This permit renewal would continue and expand concrete and asphalt crushing and batching operations at an industrially zoned property. As a potentially incompatible use, the facility generates dust, noise, and traffic impacts on surrounding areas. The renewal allows industrial processing operations to continue serving construction and demolition material needs.
Jun 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Schultz PDD Amendment at West Mockingbird Lane (Z245-117)
Chris Schultz is seeking an amendment to Planned Development District No. 1065, which establishes zoning and development standards for property on the south line of West Mockingbird Lane. Planned development districts allow developers to propose tailored use and design standards for specific sites in exchange for defined public benefits or design quality. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.
Jun 11: Approved