Dallas Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Dallas held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (83% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was up 196% compared to March (128 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

MF-2A Rezoning at North Blvd Terrace (Z18)

Approved.

Approved MF-2A multifamily zoning with deed restrictions on approximately 3.58 acres at North Blvd Terrace near Plymouth Rd. Deed restrictions include 30% lot coverage limit, prohibition on short-term rentals, one parking space per unit, 20-foot environmental setback along Coombs Creek floodplain, pervious trail amenity, tree replacement requirements for emerald ash borer-affected trees, and downward-directed street lighting. Private deed restriction limits units to 80 maximum.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Meadows Sycamore Affordable Housing Grant (Item 7)

Approved.

Authorized Chapter 380 economic development grant not to exceed $13.5 million for Meadows Sycamore LP for mixed-income transit-oriented permanent supportive multifamily development on 2.3 acres at 8130 Meadow Road. Project includes 75 units of 100% permanent supportive housing at 30-60% AMI with 38 Walker vouchers.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Winfrey Academy Charter School SUP at 8802 Harry Hines

Denied.

Council denied a specific use permit for an open enrollment charter school (dropout recovery program for grades 9-12) at 8802 Harry Hines Blvd. Community and West Love Neighborhood Association opposed the location in an industrial area.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

North Blvd Terrace MF-2A Zoning (Z16)

Deferred.

Held under advisement until April 22, 2026 a request for MF-2A multifamily zoning on 3.5 acres between North Blvd Terrace and Plymouth Rd. Neighbors expressed concerns about environmental impact on Coombs Creek and compatibility with historic single-family neighborhood.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Good Homes Dallas PFC Housing Project at 6950 N Stemmons Freeway

Approved.

After initially failing on a motion to deny (4-11), council approved a mixed-income multifamily development converting a vacant extended stay hotel into 142 units. The project was amended to include 49% market rate units (70 units), 65 units at 60% AMI, and 7 units at 30% AMI. The development includes a 75-year lease with option to terminate at year 45.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant for FIFA World Cup

Approved.

Approved $10,382,400 FEMA grant through Texas Office of the Governor for counter-drone systems including mobile trailers and handheld mitigation devices for FIFA World Cup protection, period January 1 through September 30, 2026.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Peak and Worth Multifamily PD (Z21)

Approved.

Approved new planned development district for MF-2A multifamily uses at Worth St and North Peak St for 38 units, maximum 28 feet height, two stories. Located adjacent to Peaks Suburban Historic District.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• R-7.5/TH-3 → MF-2A, 3.58 acres at North Blvd Terrace at Plymouth Rd (3.58 acres) (Christian Chernock)
• Community Retail with deed restrictions → PD Subdistrict at Southwest corner West Davis St and South Cockrell Hill Rd (Bishop Davis LLC / Rick Garza)
• Unknown → PD Subdistrict at South line of West Davis St west of Cockrell Hill Rd (Z7) (Unknown)
• PD 830 with 1978 deed restrictions → PD 830 (deed restrictions terminated) at Four Acre Street between North Vernon Ave and North Van Buren Ave (Z8) (Bishop Davis LLC)
• No historic overlay → Historic Overlay at 602 and 605 W Jefferson Blvd (Z15) (Sanchez Family / El Ranchito)
• D-1 Liquor Control Overlay → Overlay terminated at Southwest line of Lemon Avenue (Z2) (Walgreens Co.)
• Unknown → MU-1 Mixed-Use at West line of Haverhill Ln north of Elam Rd (Z11) (Unknown)
• Unknown → MU-1 (denied) at West line of South Polk St at terminus of Nokomis Ave (Z17) (Unknown)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 128 instances
• rezoning: 23 instances
• residential: 20 instances
• density: 20 instances
• commercial: 16 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 327% from March.
• Rezoning is new this month with 23 mentions, not present in March.
• Residential saw 82% more mentions month-over-month.
• Density is new this month with 20 mentions, not present in March.
• Commercial mentions were up 129% from March.

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