Matters — Q2 2026

Stevens Park Village Conservation District Zoning (Z-26-000086)

A proposal to change the zoning classification of multiple city blocks from single-family residential (R-7.5(A)) to Stevens Park Village Conservation District was submitted for review. The rezoning aimed to establish conservation protections for the Stevens Park area. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

Extra Space Storage / Stewart Handley Application (Z-26-000061)

The city is considering a Specific Use Permit for a new self-service storage facility at the northwest corner of Montfort Drive and Valley View Trail in the Valley View-Galleria Area Special Purpose District. The property is zoned Subdistrict 4A within Planned Development 887, and approval would allow the facility to operate for 30 years.

Flea Market Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z-25-000175)

The city considered a renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2175 for a flea market in the Farmers Market Special Purpose District. The permit renewal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

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.

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000029)

A new Specific Use Permit was sought to construct a monopole cellular tower on property at the northeast corner of Pastor Bailey Drive, located in a Community Retail District. The project required review and approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-26-000002)

A proposal to rezone property on the north line of E. Overton Road near E. Illinois Avenue from single-family residential (R-5(A)) to a Planned Development District for Walkable Urban Residential District uses was considered by the city. The zoning change would enable mixed-use, walkable urban residential development on a property previously restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

H-E-B Planned Development District 372 Amendment on Lemmon Avenue (Z-25-000087)

H-E-B is seeking an amendment to Planned Development District No. 372 for property bounded by Lemmon Avenue East, McKinney Avenue, and Lemmon Avenue, northwest of Oak Grove Avenue. The change would be tied to a landscape and development plan along with city staff's recommended conditions. The request is filed by applicant Benjamin Scott for H-E-B, represented by Suzan Kedron of Jackson Walker, in Council District 14.

Charter School at Harry Hines & Wadley Lane (Z-25-000151)

An open enrollment charter school Specific Use Permit was proposed for property zoned for industrial research use, located at the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Wadley Lane. The request would have allowed the school to operate in an area designated for industrial purposes. The proposal was denied on April 8, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

Estelar Mixed-Use Zoning at East Side Avenue (Z-26-000009)

Estelar, LLC applied for a zoning change at East Side Avenue and Carroll Avenue, seeking to convert the property from Commercial Service District to Mixed-Use District. The rezoning would have enabled mixed-use development combining residential and commercial uses on the site. The City Council approved the zoning change on June 10, 2026.

Jun 10: Approved

South Dallas/Fair Park District Zoning (Z-26-000101)

The city considered rezoning for Planned Development District No. 595 in the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, an area bounded by railroad and freeway corridors. The proposed zoning changes would affect how this district's industrial and development potential could be used. The proposal was approved as amended on June 10, 2026.

Jun 10: Approved As Amended

Planned Development 171 Amendment at Oak Lawn (Z-26-000039)

The city is considering an amendment to the zoning conditions for Planned Development Subdistrict 171 in the Oak Lawn area, an established district bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Throckmorton Street, Bowser Avenue, and Reagan Street. The amendment would modify the development rules that govern what can be built or changed within this district. The City Plan Commission has reviewed the proposal, and the City Council is now holding a hearing to decide whether to approve it.

Planned Development District 752 Amendment at Edd Road (Z-25-000233)

Applicant Elsie Thurman seeks an amendment to Planned Development District 752, a special zoning district covering land on the south corner of Edd Road and Garden Grove Drive in Council District 8. The proposal would come with a revised development plan and a traffic management plan for the site, and is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Blas Garza MU-1 Mixed Use at South Polk Street (Z-25-000177)

Blas Garza is seeking to rezone property at South Polk Street and Nokomis Avenue from Multifamily District to Mixed Use District zoning. This change would permit a mix of residential and commercial uses on the site, creating opportunities for more diverse development on the corridor.

Apr 22: Denied Without Prejudice

New Wabe Single-Family Rezoning at North Carroll Avenue (Z-25-000203)

New Wabe Real Estate Investors LLC asked to rezone property on the northeast side of North Carroll Avenue, between Swiss Avenue and Gaston Avenue, from a parking district to a single-family residential district and to end existing deed restrictions on the land, which sits within the Peak's Suburban Addition Neighborhood Historic District. City planning staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval. The proposal was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved

Pritesh Rana Alcohol Sales Permit at Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road (Z-25-000172)

Applicant Pritesh Rana seeks a new Specific Use Permit that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise food store smaller than 3,500 square feet on the south corner of Lawnview Avenue and Forney Road in Council District 5. The site is zoned Community Retail District with a Liquor Control Overlay, and the permit would come with a required site plan and conditions. The request is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and decided by the City Council.

O-2 Office Subdistrict Creation at Allen Street (Z-26-000024)

A new O-2 Office Subdistrict was approved for property bounded by Allen Street, Cole Avenue, and Sneed Street within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, with termination of existing Deed Restrictions Z79-189. The City Council approved the proposal on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

DFW Land Holdings Community Retail Rezoning on East Illinois Avenue (Z-25-000191)

This request would rezone land on the south side of East Illinois Avenue, at the west line of Mayforge Drive, from a Neighborhood Service District — which carries existing deed restrictions — to a Community Retail District that permits a broader mix of retail and commercial uses. The application is filed by Jared Westmoreland of DFW Land Holdings, represented by land development consultant Nikki Moore, and is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and the City Council in Council District 4.

May 13: Hearing Closed

Winery Specific Use Permit at Kidwell and Prospect (Z-25-000225)

A proposed amendment to Specific Use Permit 2173 would allow a winery and tasting room on the southeast corner of Kidwell Street and Prospect Avenue. The property is located within the Lakewood Special Purpose District's Center Core Area, which requires special approval for certain commercial uses.

Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville Avenue (Z-26-000020)

A Specific Use Permit amendment seeks to allow a late-hours alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on property zoned as Planned Development District 842 along Greenville Avenue. Late-hours establishments can affect nearby residents and neighborhoods through noise, traffic, and parking demands. The matter is under review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Tavern Specific Use Permit at N. Crowdus and Elm (Z-25-000234)

A Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow a bar, lounge, or tavern at the northwest corner of N. Crowdus Street and Elm Street. The site is located in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District, and the City Plan Commission and City Council will review whether the use is appropriate for the area.