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DALLAS ZONING REFORM · FIRST PUBLIC DRAFT NOVEMBER 5
The places we call home matter. So do the rules that shape them. Dallas is updating its zoning code, and your experience can help guide what comes next.
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Understanding the draft
See how the draft works and where your experience fits.
Understanding the draft · City of Dallas Planning & Development
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
A new draft.
An ongoing conversation.
You’ve been sharing questions and ideas for months. The first public draft, scheduled for November 5, gives us something new to look at together: the proposed rules themselves.
Start with what matters to you. Tell us what feels right, what worries you, and what needs another look. Public input will help inform Draft 2.
For public review. A change to zoning rules does not mean something will be built.
Simple.
Less unnecessary complexity in the rules and the process.
Clear.
Rules people can understand and use, without needing to be specialists.
Future Ready.
A code that can adapt as Dallas grows and its needs change.
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Home types, lot sizes and neighborhood character.
Look for proposed types of housing, lot sizes and building scale. Check where each proposal would apply and how it could affect existing neighborhoods.
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Building height, entrances and space between buildings.
Look for proposed rules for height, building placement and entrances, and how new buildings would fit beside nearby properties.
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Sidewalks, parking and connections to transit.
Look for proposed rules for parking, sidewalks and access to buildings, including development near transit. Zoning is one part of how Dallas plans transportation.
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Where businesses and daily destinations could go.
Look for proposed rules for shops, services and areas that combine homes and businesses. Check which activities would be allowed and where.
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Effects on nearby homes and natural areas.
Look for proposed rules for industrial activities, distance from nearby homes, landscaping and trees. Check where each rule would apply.
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How existing districts would relate to the new code.
Look for rules explaining how current districts would relate to the new code. This includes Planned Development, Conservation and Historic Districts, which have special rules. The effect on a property depends on its district.
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Available November 5, following the CPC briefing. The direct download link will be added when the City releases the draft.
Disponible el 5 de noviembre, después de la sesión informativa de la CPC. El enlace de descarga se añadirá cuando la Ciudad publique el borrador.
FIND YOUR WAY INTO THE DRAFT
What matters where you live?
You can begin with an everyday question. Open a topic to see what to look for as you read.
THE CONVERSATION SO FAR
Here’s what we’ve heard from you.
A home that fits your life. A neighborhood you want to care for. An easier way to get around. You’ve brought hopes, concerns, and different ideas about Dallas’s future. Here are a few of the perspectives you’ve shared.
Housing choices
“Allow infill density by right that doesn't require teardowns in single-family neighborhoods.”
Existing homes
“Protect Single Family Zoning. Protect our existing housing.”
Everyday connections
“More shade for bikers/peds. Make it easier to walk to things from my house.”
Taking part
“Meeting times that allow working people to attend, meeting locations that are accessible by transit and walking.”
Selected comments from the July 21, 2026 City Hall Zoning 101 feedback cards. Individual views, not a citywide vote. The final quote is an excerpt. Photos illustrate engagement and do not identify the authors of these comments.
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Making a useful comment · City of Dallas Planning & Development
YOUR EXPERIENCE BELONGS HERE
What would you protect or change?
You don’t need to know a code section number. A clear example from your life or neighborhood is a useful place to begin.
Describe the place, experience, or proposed rule.
Tell us what works or what concerns you.
Explain the change you want the City to consider.
Comparta una pregunta o un comentario. El formulario incluye instrucciones en español.
Keep following the conversation.
Read the published comment releases to explore the questions and perspectives already shared. Please leave private or sensitive information out of your comment.
KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Let’s work through it together.
Join a conversation about what the draft proposes and how it could affect the places you know.
Dallas Zoning Reform: Let’s Talk About…
Each conversation will focus on a topic in the draft. Topics, dates, and participation details will be posted when confirmed.
Open houses and community gatherings
Bring your questions and talk through the proposed changes with the team. Confirmed details will appear in the event calendar.
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Join the conversation.
Help shape the future of Dallas. Whether you live, work, or spend time here, your questions and experiences belong in this conversation.
BRING THE CONVERSATION TO YOUR GROUP
Where should we meet you?
Your neighborhood association, community group, or organization can help bring new questions into the process. Tell the team who you’d like to gather and what you want to explore.
