Matters — Q4 2025

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

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.

Oct 22: Approved

Melinda Garcia Specific Use Permit at Mexicana Road (Z-25-000072)

Melinda Garcia applied for a Specific Use Permit to establish a child or adult care facility on Mexicana Road in a residential zoning district. Care facilities require special approval in single-family areas to ensure neighborhood compatibility and meet safety standards. The proposal was approved by the City Council on January 14, 2026.

Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Regional Retail District at Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road (Z-25-000001)

A proposal at the south corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road seeks to establish a Regional Retail District and remove deed restrictions currently limiting development on the mixed-use zoned property. This change would allow for new retail uses and commercial development on the site.

Dec 10: Hearing Closed

Subdistrict 1G Amendment at Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway (Z-25-000017)

A zoning amendment to expand Subdistrict 1G within Planned Development District 621 at the south corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway was proposed. The expansion modified zoning designations in the district, affecting the development potential of the affected property. The amendment was approved on November 12, 2025.

Nov 12: Approved

Multifamily District at Forest Land and Stults Road (Z-25-000016)

A property at the southwest corner of Forest Land and Stults Road was rezoned to allow multifamily residential development, changing from single-family zoning. The rezoning increased the residential density permitted on the site. The multifamily zoning was approved in January 2026.

Dec 10: Deleted

Public School Specific Use Permit at Arapaho and La Cosa (Z-25-000103)

A proposal sought to establish a public school on property zoned for single-family homes near the intersection of Arapaho Road and La Cosa Drive. Schools in residential single-family zoned areas require special permits, making City approval necessary. The permit was approved as amended.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Monopole Cellular Tower at East Clarendon Drive (Z-25-000113)

A monopole cellular tower was proposed for a property on East Clarendon Drive in the Regional Retail zoning district, requiring a new Specific Use Permit. The tower would provide cellular communication infrastructure in an area where such use wasn't previously allowed without a permit. The city approved the proposal with amendments.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Vehicle Auction and Storage Permit at Sheila and Lakefield (Z-25-000064)

An amendment to Specific Use Permit 2047 was approved to authorize a vehicle auction and storage facility at the corner of Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard in an industrial zone. The permit amendment was approved on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

PDD 512 Amendment at East Stark and Seagoville (Z-25-000161)

An amendment to Planned Development District No. 512 was proposed for the west corner of East Stark Road and Seagoville Road to accommodate changes to the existing zoning district. The proposal required a development plan and traffic management plan as conditions for moving forward. The amendment was approved as amended on January 14, 2026.

Dec 10: Deferred

Regional Retail District at Hillcrest and LBJ (Z-25-000085)

A property at the southeast corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway was proposed to be rezoned from Neighborhood Office District to Regional Retail District. The application included deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant to address potential concerns from nearby residents and the city. The rezoning was approved as amended on December 10, 2025.

Dec 10: Approved As Amended

Commercial Motor Vehicle Parking Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000152)

An application sought a Specific Use Permit to allow commercial motor vehicle parking on a property zoned Commercial Service District in connection with a radio, television, or microwave tower facility. The city council denied the application without prejudice.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 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 PDD Amendment at North Walton Walker Boulevard (Z-25-000111)

The Crossing at Clear Creek sought an amendment to Planned Development District 1113 on North Walton Walker Boulevard. The amendment was reviewed by both the City Plan Commission and City Council before receiving approval on November 12, 2025.

Nov 12: Approved

Public School Specific Use Permit, South Dallas (Z-25-000168)

A proposal sought a Specific Use Permit to establish a public school on property zoned for multifamily housing in South Dallas. The permit was necessary because schools are not a standard permitted use in multifamily districts, requiring the city to evaluate the proposed change to the neighborhood's zoning. The proposal was approved by the City Council on February 25, 2026.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

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)

The city approved an amendment to a Specific Use Permit to authorize an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) combined with an indoor dance hall on property zoned FWMU-3. The proposal underwent review by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Dec 10: Approved As Amended

Public School Specific Use Permit at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000003)

A public school sought a Specific Use Permit to operate at property bounded by East Ledbetter Drive and Veterans Drive, located in a single-family residential zone. The permit required special zoning approval because schools are not typically permitted to operate in residential districts without additional authorization. The proposal was approved as amended on February 25, 2026.

Dec 10: 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.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 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

Late-Hours Restaurant Amendment at Greenville Avenue (Z-25-000180)

An amendment to Specific Use Permit 1905 was approved to allow a late-hours restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on property zoned Planned Development District 842 on the west side of Greenville Avenue. The proposed use required a permit modification because of its late operating hours and the property's zoning restrictions. The amendment was approved on January 14, 2026.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Liquor Sales Specific Use Permit Amendment at Kleberg Road (Z-25-000115)

An application sought to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2480 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on property zoned Community Retail District at the northeast corner of Kleberg Road. The proposed expansion of alcohol service at this retail location required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was denied.

Nov 6: Carried: 15 to 0

Multifamily District at Ithaca Street (Z-25-000040)

A property on the north line of Ithaca Street between Ivanhoe Lane and Brundrette Street was proposed to be rezoned from Industrial Research to Multifamily District, enabling housing development on land previously zoned for industrial use. The rezoning would allow residential construction in an area that had been restricted to industrial and research facilities. The proposal was approved in October 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Turnquist Trust Multifamily at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z-25-000147)

An application proposed rezoning property on South Cockrell Hill Road from single-family to multifamily district to allow for higher-density residential development. The city staff recommended approval, which would have permitted the Michele Ann Turnquist Exempt Trust to develop multifamily housing on the currently zoned single-family parcel. The matter was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without reaching a final decision.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Late-Hours Bar Permit at Greenville and Ross (Z-25-000128)

A Specific Use Permit amendment was approved to allow a late-hours bar, lounge, or tavern on property at the west line of Greenville Avenue, near Ross Avenue. The property is zoned as a Planned Development District, which required approval for such alcohol-serving uses. The permit amendment was approved on December 10, 2025.

Dec 10: Approved

Alcoholic Beverage Permit at Kleberg Road and Carleta Street (25-3484A)

An application proposed an amendment to a Specific Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at the northeast corner of Kleberg Road and Carleta Street. The property is zoned for community retail uses with a liquor control overlay, designed to regulate such businesses in that corridor. The proposal was considered by the City Plan Commission but remained inactive without a final decision.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

MU-3 Mixed Use District at Martin Luther King Jr. (Z245-200)

An application proposed rezoning a corner site on Martin Luther King Jr. within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District as a MU-3 Mixed Use District, with consideration of alternative Form subdistrict options. The proposal was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final decision.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 to 0

Neighborhood Service District at North Masters Drive and Bruton Road (Z-25-000099)

The city council considered establishing a Neighborhood Service District on the property at the northwest corner of North Masters Drive and Bruton Road, which would create a special taxing area to fund local services and improvements for that corridor. A Neighborhood Service District allows property owners to collectively fund neighborhood-specific infrastructure and services beyond standard city services. The proposal was approved as amended on January 28, 2026.

Nov 12: Deferred

Concrete and Asphalt Crushing Specific Use Permit (Z234-337)

A proposal to renew and amend Specific Use Permit No. 2078 sought to allow concrete and asphalt crushing and batching operations on an industrially zoned property. The matter proceeded through a public hearing and City Council review. The City Council denied the application without prejudice.

Dec 10: Denied Without Prejudice

Car Wash at Tatum Avenue and West Davis (25-3359A)

An application proposed a new car wash with a zoning change to Medium Commercial/Office Subdistrict and a Specific Use Permit on property in Planned Development District 631. The project would have brought a commercial use to the northwest corner of Tatum Avenue and West Davis, requiring approval from the City Plan Commission. The matter stalled after a planning commission vote in November 2025 and remained inactive.

Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0

FIFA World Cup Truck Staging Lease at South Lamar (25-2849A)

The city authorized an eight-month lease with CCH Lamar Partners I, LP for approximately 114,000 square feet at 840 and 944 South Lamar Street to serve as truck staging and marshalling space for the FIFA World Cup, as well as for broadcasting and city staff operations. This facility provided essential logistics infrastructure for hosting the international soccer tournament. The city council approved the lease agreement.

Oct 22: Approved As An Individual Item

Car Wash and Subdistrict Change at Tatum Avenue (25-3501A)

An application proposed a Medium Commercial/Office zoning subdistrict change and a Specific Use Permit for a car wash on the northwest corner of Tatum Avenue within the West Davis Special Purpose District. The property was initially zoned Light Commercial/Office Area 1, and the proposal required special approval to permit commercial car wash use in that area. The City Plan Commission reviewed the request but the matter went inactive before a final decision.

Dec 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Chernock Townhouse Project at North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road (25-3357A)

Christian Chernock applied for a zoning change to allow multifamily residential development on property currently zoned for single-family homes, located between North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road. The City Plan Commission recommended approval as a Townhouse District instead, which would have enabled medium-density townhouse development on the site. The matter stalled without further action after the initial recommendation.

Nov 20: Carried: 15 to 0

Street Resurfacing Contract Increase for FIFA World Cup (25-2610A)

The city authorized an increase to its street resurfacing contract with Estrada Concrete Company to fund additional street maintenance and construction work needed to prepare streets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and advance roadway pavement treatments scheduled for fiscal year 2026. This work was important to ensure the city's streets and infrastructure were in good condition for the major international event while also advancing the city's regular roadway maintenance plans. The City Council approved this contract increase on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Pearl Street and Flora Street Intersection Improvements (25-2807A)

The city and the Dallas Arts District Foundation established a memorandum of understanding for the Foundation to contribute advance funding toward construction improvements at the Pearl Street and Flora Street intersection. The project required a formal partnership agreement and construction services contract between the city and the Foundation to coordinate the work. The city council approved the memorandum of understanding on October 22, 2025.

Oct 22: Approved

Pearl and Flora Streets Intersection Improvements (25-3026A)

A partnership was proposed between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Arts District Foundation to provide advance funding for construction improvements at the Pearl and Flora Streets intersection. The project sought to fund infrastructure work at this location in downtown Dallas. The proposal stalled without final approval.

Christian Chernock Townhouse District at North Boulevard Terrace (25-2872A)

Christian Chernock's application sought to rezone a single-family property near North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road to allow a townhouse district. The change would have enabled denser residential development compared to the existing single-family zoning, affecting the neighborhood's character and housing options. The City Plan Commission did not reach a final decision, and the matter stalled without approval.

Oct 9: Carried: 10 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

Melinda Garcia Care Facility Permit at Mexicana Road (25-3188A)

Melinda Garcia applied for a Specific Use Permit to operate a child or adult care facility on property zoned for single-family homes on Mexicana Road. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application to determine whether this use was compatible with the residential neighborhood. The matter became inactive before a final decision was reached.

Nov 6: Carried: 15 to 0

FY2026 Municipal Judge Timeline (25-2823A)

The Judicial Nomination Commission discussed the timeline and procedures for FY2026 municipal judge selections. The process is critical to ensuring qualified judicial leadership for the city. The matter was under review following hearings before the commission but stalled without final resolution.

Administrative Law Judge Appointments Update (25-2822A)

The Judicial Nomination Commission reviewed an update to the city's Administrative Law Judge appointments. The matter was under review but went inactive without reaching a final decision.

Alcoholic Beverage Permit at East Ledbetter Drive (Z-25-000061)

An amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2316 sought to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a property on East Ledbetter Drive zoned for regional retail. Such amendments are significant because they determine where and how alcohol can be sold in the city. The City Council denied the amendment with prejudice.

Oct 8: Denied With Prejudice By Councilmembr Johnson

Public School Specific Use Permit at E Ledbetter Drive (25-3189A)

An application proposed a new Specific Use Permit to allow a public school on property zoned for single-family homes in a residential area bounded by E Ledbetter Drive, Veterans Drive, 52nd Street, and Horizon Drive. The city plan commission held a vote on the proposal, but the matter has since become inactive with no further progress.

Nov 6: Carried: 15 to 0

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (25-2969A)

The City Council authorized the issuance of multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance housing development. These bonds provide funding for multifamily housing projects, supporting residential construction across the city. 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

Texas Homebuyer Program Bond Authority (25-2953A)

Dallas authorized its Housing Finance Corporation to delegate its authority to issue bonds to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Texas Homebuyer Program. This change allows the state agency to directly administer financing assistance for homebuyers across the region. The resolution was approved.

Nov 12: Approved

Torrington Forest Affordable Housing (25-2952A)

JPI Affordable Acquisition proposed Torrington Forest, a 248-unit affordable residential development that would receive Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The project was intended to expand the city's supply of housing accessible to lower-income residents. The City Council approved the proposal on November 12, 2025.

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

Good Homes Dallas at North Stemmons Freeway (25-2955A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation seeks to acquire, develop, and own Good Homes Dallas, a mixed-income multifamily residential development at 6950 North Stemmons Freeway. The project includes a 75-year lease agreement with Good Homes Communities and would add new housing units to this location.

Nov 12: Deferred

Housing Resource Catalog and Tax Credit Program Amendment (25-2972A)

A proposed amendment sought to update the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog and Housing Tax Credit Program framework for the city's housing finance corporations. The changes aimed to improve how municipal housing programs allocate resources and tax credits. The matter was reviewed by the Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee but stalled without reaching a final decision.

Personnel and Ethics Code Amendments (25-3453A)

The City Council amended multiple chapters of municipal code governing personnel, ethics, employment compliance, and police procedures. These changes updated administrative rules and compliance standards across city operations. The ordinance was approved on December 10, 2025.

Dec 10: Approved

DART Facility Temporary Closure at Convention Center (25-2985A)

The city authorized an interlocal agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the temporary closure and vacation of the DART facility at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. This agreement enabled the city and DART to coordinate activities during the facility's transition over an eighteen-month period. The proposal was approved by City Council on November 12, 2025.

Nov 12: Approved

Easement Abandonment Near Jefferson Intersection (25-2850A)

The city abandoned a portion of a permanent easement affecting approximately 8,246 square feet of land near the Jefferson intersection, clearing the way for Loma DFW Landowner (a Dallas Public Facility Corporation subsidiary) to use the property exclusively. Removing the easement restriction freed the land from prior claims by the city. The proposal was approved.

Oct 22: Approved