Matters — September 2025

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.

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.

Sep 18: No action taken

Chernock Multifamily Rezoning at North Boulevard Terrace (Z-25-000069)

Applicant Christian Chernock, represented by Audra Buckley, sought to rezone land between the north terminus of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a single family district to a multifamily district, with city planning staff recommending a townhouse district instead before later supporting the multifamily request along with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The City Plan Commission backed the change, and the City Council approved it as amended on April 22, 2026.

Sep 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Gupta Neighborhood Service Rezoning at Masters Drive (Z-25-000099)

Applicant Anand Gupta sought to rezone property at the northwest corner of North Masters Drive and Bruton Road from a Community Retail District to a Neighborhood Service District, which allows a smaller scale of commercial use, and to end the deed restrictions attached to the site. City staff supported both the new zoning and lifting the deed restrictions, while the City Plan Commission backed the rezoning but recommended keeping the deed restrictions in place. The City Council approved the request as amended on January 28, 2026.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

Melinda Garcia Child or Adult Care Facility on Mexicana Road (Z-25-000072)

Melinda Garcia applied for a Specific Use Permit to operate a child or adult care facility on land zoned R-5(A) Single Family District along the north side of Mexicana Road. City staff recommended approval subject to a site plan and conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a two-year period under the same terms. The request was approved on January 14, 2026.

Sep 18: Carried: 11 to 3

DR Horton Homes Planned Development at Bonnie View Road (Z234-286)

DR Horton Homes applied to rezone land bounded by Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road, which was zoned for single family homes and industrial research use, into a new planned development district with its own set of development conditions and a conceptual plan. City planning staff recommended approval subject to those conditions, and the City Plan Commission repeatedly backed the request. The proposal was approved on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved

Victor Toledo Townhouse Rezoning at Forest Lane and Stults Road (Z-25-000016)

Applicant Victor Toledo asked to rezone property at the southwest corner of Forest Land and Stults Road from a single family district to a townhouse district, with multifamily zoning considered as an alternative and deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. City staff recommended the multifamily district instead, while the City Plan Commission backed the townhouse district with the volunteered deed restrictions. The rezoning was approved on January 14, 2026.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 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.

Sep 10: Approved As Amended

Sunbelt Waterproofing Regional Retail Rezoning at Ferguson Road (Z-25-000001)

An application sought to rezone land at the south corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road from a Mixed Use District to a Regional Retail District, along with a resolution to terminate existing deed restrictions on the property. City staff recommended denying the retail rezoning while supporting the termination of the deed restrictions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approving both. The request was filed by Calvin Carter of Sunbelt Waterproofing & Restoration, LLC, and the City Council closed its public hearing on the matter without a recorded final decision.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

DDD Portfolio Subdistrict 1G Expansion at Oak Lawn Avenue (Z-25-000017)

DDD Portfolio Holdings LLC and DDD Oak Lawn Holdings LLC applied to amend and expand Subdistrict 1G on land zoned Subdistricts 1 and 1G within Planned Development District 621, at the south corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway in Council District 6. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval subject to a development plan and recommended conditions. The request was approved on November 12, 2025.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

Vehicle Auction Specific Use Permit at Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard (Z-25-000064)

Applicant Eddy Hackelman sought an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2047 to continue a vehicle auction and storage operation on industrial-zoned land at the east corner of Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard in Council District 6. City staff recommended approval subject to conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval for a two-year period with conditions. The amendment was approved on October 22, 2025.

Sep 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Specific Use Permit Amendment at Algonquin Drive (Z-25-000006)

An amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 145 was approved to allow a government installation on Algonquin Drive, in an area zoned for single-family and community retail uses. Government facilities typically require special permits in single-family districts, making this amendment necessary to authorize the use. The proposal was approved on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved

HC Carlisle Building Planned Development Amendment on Lemmon Avenue (Z245-126)

HC Carlisle Building, LLC applied to amend Planned Development District No. 153 for property on the southwest side of Lemmon Avenue between Carlisle Street and Cole Avenue, with city staff recommending approval subject to a development plan and conditions. The City Plan Commission recommended approval, and the City Council approved the amendment on September 10, 2025.

Sep 10: Approved

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.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 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.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

Godinez Commercial Service Rezoning on Royal Lane (Z245-174)

Applicant Sergio Godinez asked the city to rezone property on the north side of Royal Lane from Planned Development District No. 635 to a Commercial Service District, along with deed restrictions the applicant volunteered to limit how the site could be used. City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, with the Commission's approval subject to the volunteered deed restrictions. The proposal was approved on September 10, 2025.

Sep 10: Approved

Metrocare Services Multifamily Rezoning at Southgate Lane (Z245-190)

An application proposed to rezone property on Southgate Lane from Community Retail to Multifamily District, which would have allowed multifamily residential development on the site. The matter was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final decision.

Sep 4: Carried: 13 to 0

Stephan Specific Use Permit at Plaza Boulevard (Z-25-000044)

Stephan sought a Specific Use Permit to develop a handicapped group dwelling unit on property zoned for single-family homes on Plaza Boulevard, between Linda Lane and La Flor Lane. This required special approval because the proposed use didn't align with the lot's zoning designation, which restricts development to single-family residences. The Specific Use Permit was approved on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved

Paraphernalia Shop Specific Use Permit at North Cockrell Hill Road (Z-25-000081)

Applicant Anil Pathak requested a new Specific Use Permit to operate a paraphernalia shop on land zoned Planned Development District 810 at the northeast corner of North Cockrell Hill Road and the Interstate 30 frontage road in Council District 6. City staff recommended approval subject to a site plan and conditions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval limited to a five-year period. The City Council approved the permit as amended on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved As Amended

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.

Sep 4: Carried: 12 to 0