Dallas Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Dallas held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (90% approval rate), 1 denied, 5 deferred. Activity was down 42% compared to April (401 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

TIF development agreement for Oak Park Mixed Use project (item 21)

Approved.

TIF development agreement with Mockingbird Owner L.P. for a $29 million TIF subsidy from the Maple-Mockingbird TIF district for design, engineering, financing, and construction of the Oak Park Mixed Use and Mixed Income Project on approximately 5.9 acres at 1545 West Mockingbird Lane. Project includes ~90 affordable units (18 at/below 30% AMI, 54 at/below 80% AMI, 18 at/below 100% AMI) and ~15,000 sq ft of retail; underwritten gap of ~$29 million. Approved by voice vote over dissent from Mendelson and Roth.

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CR Community Retail District application (Z13)

Denied.

Public hearing on an application for CR Community Retail District on property on the southeast line of East Illinois Avenue, west line of Mayforge Drive. 65 notices, 1 in favor, 1 opposed. Council Member Johnson moved to deny without prejudice as recommended by CPC. Passed by voice vote.

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Public hearing authorization to expand TIRZ No. 18 (Maple Mockingbird TIF)

Approved.

Authorize a May 27, 2026 public hearing to consider amending the project plan for TIRZ No. 18, the Maple Mockingbird TIF district, to increase the geographic area by approximately 9.3 acres of currently vacant property (former office site valued at $7.3M) to promote redevelopment; a developer with an executed letter of intent seeks TIF funding for a ~$75M project. TIF board approved unanimously April 28. Vote with 3 absent.

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New PD TH-3A townhouse district (Z3)

Approved.

New planned development district number TH-3A townhouse district uses on property on the west line of LaPrada Drive and east line of Shiloh Road. Approved as recommended by CPC with changes permitting agricultural uses by right and TH3A yard/lot/space regulations. 7 notices, 0 in favor, 0 opposed.

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Development Code amendment - reception facility land use (PH2)

Approved.

Amendments to sections 51-4.208, 51-4.202(10) and 51A-4.210 of the Dallas Development Code to remove commercial wedding chapel and create regulations for a new reception facility land use. Approved as recommended by CPC and Quality of Life Committee with change allowing general admission fee for fundraisers or political campaign events.

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Thoroughfare plan amendment for Wheatland Road (PH9)

Approved.

Amendment of the Dallas Thoroughfare Plan (Ordinance 20860) to redesignate Wheatland Road from a four-lane undivided residential collector to a special four-lane undivided community collector roadway with a bicycle facility. Approved as recommended by CPC with change to 80 feet of right-of-way with bicycle facility for the segment from Dallas-Lancaster city limit to Lancaster Road.

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New PD for residential, commercial, and light industrial uses (Z2)

Approved.

Public hearing and ordinances granting a new planned development district (PD 1143) for a mix of residential, commercial and light industrial uses on property zoned CS on the southeast line of Main Street northeast of South Peak Street, and a new subdistrict within PD 1002 on property at the north corner of North Washington Avenue and Main Street. 102 notices, 4 in favor, 3 opposed. Approved with amendments per CPC by voice vote.

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Public hearing authorization for small lot development design standards (SB 15)

Approved.

Authorize a public hearing to amend Chapter 51/51A of the Dallas Development Code to establish design standards for small lot developments in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 15, considering subdivision uses, yard/lot/space regulations. Aimed at codifying structure while honoring SB 15, expected to significantly impact District 8. Passed by voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Dallas meetings →

Zoning Changes

• WMU-3 at West corner of North Madison Avenue and Ballard Avenue
• TH-3A at West line of LaPrada Drive and east line of Shiloh Road
• Zoning change at West corner of East 8th Street and Lansing Street
• Zoning change at Property on Harry Hines (reconsidered April 8 SUP)
• Zoning change at Southwest line of Brown Street between Shelby Avenue and Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas
• Zoning change at Property bounded by West Lovers Lane, Inwood Road, Blast Street and Greenway Boulevard, Dallas
• MF-1(A) at West line of South Saint Augustine Road, north of South Segalville Road, Dallas
• CS at Southeast line of Main Street northeast of South Peak Street, Dallas

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 39 instances
• commercial: 21 instances
• residential: 21 instances
• industrial: 10 instances
• planned development: 6 instances

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