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 asked to rezone property between the north end of North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from a Single Family District to a Multifamily District, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. City staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of the multifamily district with those restrictions. The City Council approved the request as amended on April 22, 2026.

Sep 4: Carried: 13 to 0

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

The proposal sought to rezone property at the northwest corner of North Masters Drive and Bruton Road from a Community Retail District with deed restrictions to an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District, and to terminate the deed restrictions on the property. Staff recommended approving both requests, while the City Plan Commission recommended approving the new district but denying the termination of deed restrictions. The proposal was approved as amended on January 28, 2026.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

Melinda Garcia Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000072)

Melinda Garcia proposed a Specific Use Permit for a child or adult care facility on property zoned R-5(A) Single Family District. The proposal was approved on January 14, 2026.

Sep 18: Carried: 11 to 3

DR Horton Planned Development (Z234-286)

DR Horton Homes proposed a new planned development district on property generally bounded by Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road. The proposal was approved on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved

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

Victor Toledo applied to rezone property at the southwest corner of Forest Land and Stults Road from a Single Family District to a Townhouse District, with a Multifamily District also considered; staff recommended the Multifamily District, while the City Plan Commission recommended the Townhouse District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant. The City Plan Commission voted in favor of the application, and the City Council approved it.

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

An application from Calvin Carter of Sunbelt Waterproofing & Restoration, LLC sought to rezone property 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 terminating deed restrictions tied to an earlier zoning case. City staff recommended denying the rezoning while supporting the termination of the deed restrictions, and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of both. The request went before the City Council, where the public hearing was deferred once and later closed, but no final action was recorded before the case went inactive.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

DDD Oak Lawn Holdings Expansion at Oak Lawn Avenue (Z-25-000017)

DDD Portfolio Holdings LLC and DDD Oak Lawn Holdings LLC proposed amending and expanding Subdistrict 1G at the south corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and North Stemmons Freeway within Planned Development District 621. The proposal was approved on November 12, 2025.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

Hackelman Vehicle Auction at Sheila Lane (Z-25-000064)

Applicant Eddy Hackelman sought an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2047 allowing a vehicle auction and storage use on industrially zoned land at the east corner of Sheila Lane and Lakefield Boulevard. City staff supported the request subject to conditions, and the City Plan Commission twice voted 13-0 to recommend approval, backing a two-year permit period. The City Council approved the amendment 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 at Lemmon Avenue (Z245-126)

HC Carlisle Building, LLC applied to amend Planned Development District No. 153 on the southwest line of Lemmon Avenue, between Carlisle Street and Cole Avenue. Staff and the City Plan Commission recommended approval, subject to a development plan and conditions. The proposal was approved 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 changing property on the east line of Southgate Lane from a Community Retail District to an MF-2(A) Multifamily District. Metrocare Services was the applicant, represented by Baldwin Associates, LLC, and city staff recommended approval before the matter went inactive.

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

Anil Pathak Paraphernalia Shop at N. Cockrell Hill Road (Z-25-000081)

Applicant Anil Pathak requested a new Specific Use Permit for a paraphernalia shop on property in Planned Development District 810, at the northeast corner of North Cockrell Hill Road and I-30 Frontage Road. The City Plan Commission voted 13 to 0 to recommend approval for a five-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions. The City Council approved the permit with amendments 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