Dallas Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Dallas, TX. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through June 24, 2026
Key facts: Dallas land-use record
- Dallas approved 61% of 71 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
- Dallas has 27 rezoning-related records across 6 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
- The most recent tracked meeting in Dallas was on June 24, 2026.
Updated with meetings through June 24, 2026.
Recent Rezoning Activity in Dallas
Zoning Districts in Dallas
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Farming and rural residential uses
Standard single-family, 7,500 sq ft min lots
Compact single-family, 5,000 sq ft lots
Attached townhouse residential units
Low-density multifamily, garden apartments
Moderate-density apartments and condos
Medium-density apartments near corridors
High-density apartments and mixed-use
Community-serving retail and services
General commercial and service uses
Research, office parks, and light industrial
Heavy manufacturing and industrial uses
Custom zoning with negotiated standards
What gets approved in Dallas
In Dallas, 61% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 21%, Multifamily / attached housing 68%. ZoneWire analyzed 71 land-use board decisions in Dallas over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 19 | 21% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 19 | 68% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 15 | 80% |
3 decisions that went against the odds
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The official Dallas zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://developmentweb.dallascityhall.com/publiczoningweb/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Dallas include A(A) (Agricultural), R-7.5(A) (Single-Family (7,500 sf)), R-5(A) (Single-Family (5,000 sf)), TH-2(A) (Townhouse), MF-1(A) (Multifamily (Low)), MF-2(A) (Multifamily (Moderate)), MF-3(A) (Multifamily (Medium)), MF-4(A) (Multifamily (High)). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Dallas to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
Rezoning requests, PD (Planned Development) district applications, SUP (Specific Use Permit) filings, variances, and land use amendments are tracked by ZoneWire across Dallas City Council, City Plan Commission, and Board of Adjustment meetings.
Dallas has approximately 8 zoning-related meetings per month across City Council, the City Plan Commission, and the Board of Adjustment. City Council meets biweekly, while the City Plan Commission meets twice per month.
A SUP (Specific Use Permit) in Dallas is a zoning approval required for certain land uses that need additional review beyond standard zoning permissions. SUP filings are common in neighborhoods like Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts where entertainment, restaurant, and mixed-use development requires special authorization from City Council.
The highest volume of zoning activity in Dallas occurs in Deep Ellum for entertainment and mixed-use SUP applications, Bishop Arts for commercial infill, the downtown core for PD district amendments and revitalization projects, and the Design District for industrial-to-mixed-use conversions.
Key zoning terms for Dallas include PD (Planned Development) district, SUP (Specific Use Permit), rezoning, variance, neighborhood stabilization overlay, conservation district, TIF (Tax Increment Financing), and MPC (Mixed-Use Planned Community). ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Dallas governing body.
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