Matters — Q2 2026

5900 Bonnie View Rd LLC Retail Rezoning at Ravenview Road (Z-26-000082)

A request would swap the zoning on two pieces of land at the south corner of Ravenview Road and S. Beltline Road: one area zoned Agricultural would become Community Retail, and another zoned Community Retail would become Agricultural. The applicant is 5900 Bonnie View Rd LLC (Shazeb Daredia), represented by S. I. Abed of DDC, Inc.

Jun 25: Carried: 15 to 0

Progress Land Development Commercial Service Rezoning at C.F. Hawn Freeway (Z-26-000091)

A change to Planned Development District No. 241 is proposed that would allow a Commercial Service District on property at the southeast corner of Haymarket Road and C.F. Hawn Freeway, also known as 10600 C.F. Hawn Freeway. The applicants are Progress Land Development, L.L.P. and Dayspring Ministries of Dallas, and the site is in Council District 8.

Jun 25: Carried: 15 to 0

County of Dallas Application (Z-26-000111)

Dallas County is seeking a Historic Overlay for the Mountain Creek Interurban Bridge at 4585 West Jefferson Boulevard, on the south side of West Jefferson Boulevard between South Westmoreland Road and South Cockrell Hill Road. The overlay would place preservation criteria on the bridge, guiding how the structure can be altered or maintained in the future. The application is brought by the County of Dallas and reviewed by city planning staff, the Landmark Commission, the City Plan Commission, and the City Council.

Jun 25: Carried: 14 to 0

USVERSUSTHEM Specific Use Permit at Peavy Road (Z-26-000077)

USVERSUSTHEM CORP proposed alcohol sales with a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on the southwest line of Peavy Road, northwest of Garland Road. The proposal was approved on August 12, 2026.

Unity of Dallas Application (Z-25-000023)

Unity of Dallas requested a Specific Use Permit to open a private school on property at the north line of Forest Lane, west of Hillcrest Road, in a single-family residential zone. The proposal raised questions about traffic and site impacts in the residential area, requiring review of traffic management plans and site design conditions. The Specific Use Permit was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

The Vylla Homes Townhouse Zoning (Z-25-000235)

The Vylla Homes, LLC seeks a Planned Development District for townhouse uses on property zoned R-7.5(A) Single Family and MF-1(A) Multifamily Districts, with Specific Use Permit No. 2287 for a seminary and convent or monastery.

Nafal Enterprise Specific Use Permit (Z-26-000037)

Nafal Enterprise, LLC proposed selling alcoholic beverages with a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on the west line of South Buckner Boulevard, north of Lake June Road. The proposal was approved on August 12, 2026.

Zoning and Specific Use Permit for Industrial Use (Z-25-000198)

This application seeks to rezone property to the Industrial Manufacturing District and obtain a new Specific Use Permit for an industrial use. The property is currently zoned Community Retail and Industrial Manufacturing, with an existing Specific Use Permit for an electric substation. The proposed industrial use would replace the current permitted use, and the City Plan Commission is evaluating the request.

Apr 9: Carried: 14 to 0

Alcohol Sales Permit at C. F. Hawn Freeway and S. Woody Road (Z-25-000228)

A new Specific Use Permit is proposed to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet. The site is on the west corner of C. F. Hawn Freeway and S. Woody Road, in an area zoned Commercial Service with a Liquor Control Overlay. The applicant is 14020 CF Hawn FWY, LLC, and the site is in Council District 8.

UKLA Shop Front Overlay Removal at East 8th Street (Z-26-000025)

The proposal asked to remove the Shop Front Overlay SH-6 from property in the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, at the corner of East 8th Street and Lansing Street, requested by UKLA, LLC. City staff and the City Plan Commission had both recommended approval. The City Council denied the request without prejudice on May 27, 2026.

May 27: Denied Without Prejudice

Multifamily Zoning at Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000154)

A request was made to change property on the west line of Ledbetter Drive, north of Tyrone Drive, from a Single Family District to an MF-2(A) Multifamily District. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval. The proposal was approved on May 13, 2026.

May 13: Approved

Bar and Live Music Venue at Main and Malco (Z-25-000183)

An amendment to a Specific Use Permit would allow a bar, lounge, or tavern with a live music venue on the southwestern corner of Main Street and Malco in Deep Ellum. This would bring entertainment programming to the historic music district.

Human Resources and Civil Service Departments Overview Follow-Up (26-1925A)

The Committee on Government Efficiency will receive a follow-up briefing on the city's Human Resources and Civil Service departments. The briefing is presented by Jack Ireland, Chief Financial Officer in the City Manager's Office.

Gedalia Inc. Industrial Research Subdistrict (Z-26-000081)

Gedalia Inc. proposed a new Industrial Research subdistrict within Planned Development No. 307 on the west line of Ford Road, south of Christian Parkway. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

5900 Bonnie View Rd LLC Community Retail Rezoning at Bonnie View Road (Z-26-000071)

A request is proposed to change the zoning of property at the southwest corner of Bonnie View Road and Highland Hills Drive from R-7.5(A) Single Family District to CR Community Retail District. The applicant, 5900 Bonnie View Rd LLC, is represented by S.I. Abed of DDC, Inc., and city planning staff recommend approval.

City Programs Supporting Dallas County, Dallas College, Parkland Hospital (26-1917A)

The Office of Government Affairs will brief a City Council committee on city programs that support Dallas County, Dallas College, and Parkland Hospital. The briefing is presented by Eric Dominguez, Director of the Office of Government Affairs.

Citywide Stipends and Partnerships Review, Phase II (26-1921A)

The city's Chief Financial Officer is presenting a follow-up overview of stipends and partnerships across all city departments. The briefing continues an earlier committee discussion on how these payments and arrangements are used citywide.

City Programs Supporting School Districts (26-1922A)

The Committee on Government Efficiency will receive a follow-up briefing from the Chief Financial Officer in the City Manager's Office on city programs that support school districts. The discussion continues an earlier committee conversation on how the city assists schools citywide.

Office of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Overview (26-1924A)

The Chief Data Officer will present an overview of the city's Office of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. The briefing is for the Committee on Government Efficiency and covers the office's citywide role.

Code Amendment DCA256-004

Dallas is considering allowing tattoo and body piercing businesses in form-based zoning districts. Currently, these services are listed as prohibited uses; the proposed change would permit them instead. This would expand where these personal services can operate throughout the city's designated zoning areas.

Jun 11: Carried: 8 to 1