Dallas Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Dallas held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 25 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (95% approval rate), 1 denied, 5 deferred. Activity was down 31% compared to August (385 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Remand of MU-1 mixed use application at 7601 Great Trinity Forest Way

Deferred.

Council Member Blackmon moved to remand to the City Plan Commission the application by the Mayor Pro Tem's project for MU-1 Mixed Use District on property on the north line of Great Trinity Forest Way between Hilburn Drive and North Murdo Lane (7601 Great Trinity Forest Way), for reworking of the development. 26 notices sent, 2 in favor, 1 opposed.

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MU-3 mixed-use rezoning at MLK Jr. Blvd and Colonial Avenue

Denied.

Public hearing regarding an application for MU-3 mixed-use district with consideration for FWMU-5 form subdistrict on property on the north corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Colonial Avenue in the Forest District (PD 595). Original proposal was 30+ stories; applicant lacked concrete plans. Council followed the City Plan Commission recommendation to deny. Passed on voice vote.

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Amendment to PD 17 at Alpha Road and Preston Road

Approved.

Public hearing and ordinance granting an amendment to Plan Development District Number 17 on the southeast corner of Alpha Road and Preston Road. Three property owners, six tracts; brings old PD 17 to a CR zoning district with parking of one space per 300 square feet for all uses (against CPC recommendation to follow current code which would require little/no parking). Approved on voice vote.

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SUP for bar/lounge/tavern and dance hall at 2638 Elm Street

Approved.

Public hearing and ordinance granting a new specific use permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a bar, lounge, or tavern and inside commercial amusement limited to a dance hall on property on the south line of Elm Street east of North Good Latimer Expressway west of North Crowder Street, aka 2638 Elm Street. One-year SUP supported by Deep Ellum Foundation. Applicant previously acted as a bar without an SUP, with DPD/fire overcrowding complaints. Passed on voice vote.

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Resolution of no objection for Pemberton at Independence LIHTC development

Approved.

Public hearing and resolution of no objection for Titanium Housing Partners LLC's application to TDHCA for noncompetitive low-income housing tax credits for the Pemberton at Independence, a 257-unit multifamily residential development at 4242 and 4150 Independence Drive and 4154 Preferred Place. Related to bonds to be issued by the City of Dallas Housing Finance Corporation. Passed on voice vote.

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PFC authorization for Trinity West Villas and Trinity West Lofts

Approved.

Authorized the Dallas Public Facility Corporation to acquire, develop, and own Trinity West Villas (36-unit mixed-income multifamily development at 3457 Normandy Brook Road) and Trinity West Lofts (100-unit mixed-income multifamily development at 3155 Normandy Brook Road) in West Dallas, and enter a 75-year lease with Builders of Hope CDC. 136 total units, 71 income-restricted, serving 50%-120% AMI; awarded $1.9 million in home funding. Tax revenue foregone estimated at $1.4M city, $458K county, $451K Parkland, $2.1M ISD over 60 years. Council Member Mendelson voted no.

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Resolution of no objection for West Davis Senior Apartments (280 units)

Approved.

Approved a resolution of no objection for Dallas Lease Housing Associates 14LP (Dominium) for its 4% non-competitive LIHTC application to TDHCA for West Davis Senior Apartments, a 280-unit multifamily development for low/moderate income persons at 4600 West Davis Street, plus bonds to be issued by the City of Dallas Housing Finance Corporation. Part of a larger 640-unit project on the former Mount Carmel Center site sold by the Discalced Carmelite Friars.

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Resolution of no objection for West Davis Family Apartments (360 units)

Approved.

Approved a resolution of no objection for Dallas Lease Housing Associates 13LP (Dominium) for its 4% non-competitive LIHTC application to TDHCA for West Davis Family Apartments, a 360-unit multifamily development for low/moderate income persons at 4600 West Davis Street, plus bonds by the City of Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, acknowledging the project's location within one linear mile of another development serving the same target population.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 25 recorded zoning decisions. See all Dallas meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-16 → R-5A, 3.7 acres at North line of Walnut Hill Lane and east line of Betty Jane Lane east of Marsh Lane
• MU-3 at North corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Colonial Avenue
• Zoning change at West line of Bonnevue Road south of Telephone Road, aka 9300 Bonnevue Road
• Zoning change at East line of South Polk Street between West Brooklyn Avenue and West Pembroke Avenue, aka 1002 West Brooklyn Avenue
• R-5A at Southeast corner of Elam Road and North Masters Drive
• O-2 at West corner of Carlisle Street and Boeing Street, aka 3109 Carlisle Street
• CR at Southeast corner of Alpha Road and Preston Road
• Zoning change at South line of Elm Street east of North Good Latimer Expressway west of North Crowder Street, aka 2638 Elm Street

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 55 instances
• density: 30 instances
• residential: 18 instances
• commercial: 17 instances
• rezoning: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Density mentions were up 400% from August.
• Rezoning is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in August.

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