Dallas Releases First Draft of New Development Code in Zoning Reform Effort
The City of Dallas, in Dallas County, Texas, released Public Draft #1 of the Dallas Development Code on November 6, the first update of the city's development code in more than 40 years and a milestone in its Dallas Zoning Reform initiative. The city said the release marks the beginning of a citywide public engagement effort to gather feedback before Draft #2 is developed.
The city said the update is meant to better address current housing, transportation, land use and regulatory needs, creating a simpler, clearer and more user-friendly code that supports future growth while implementing the vision of ForwardDallas 2.0. Key goals in Draft #1 include balancing neighborhood preservation with future growth, expanding housing options and affordability, increasing compatibility between new and existing development, separating heavy industrial uses from residential areas, simplifying mixed-use zoning to encourage walkable communities, strengthening tree protections and sustainability standards, and improving design standards, safety and walkability.
"Dallas Zoning Reform is an important conversation to have with our entire community because the decisions we make today will help shape the future of Dallas, for decades to come," said Assistant City Manager Robin Bentley.
Residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, developers and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft and provide input. An executive summary and FAQs are available on the city's zoning reform website and at select Dallas libraries. Public engagement opportunities include virtual Lunch and Learns, open houses across the city, workshops, online comments and stakeholder presentations, beginning November 18 and continuing through January 2027. The reform effort began in 2023 and has included technical analysis, public meetings, roundtables and educational sessions.
(Source: City of Dallas)
Source: City of Dallas
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