PILLAR: Growing
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
PRIORITY: Comprehensive and Land Use
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SUBJECT
Title
A public hearing to receive comments amending Chapter 52, “Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Section 605; (1) providing off-street parking requirements for certain construction projects in Planned Development District No. 193; (2) providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000.00; (3) providing a saving clause; (4) providing a severability clause; (5) providing an effective date; and, at the close of the public hearing; and (6) an ordinance amending Chapter 52, “Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes,” of the Dallas City Code - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Deppartment of Planning &and Development received complaints from the City Council oOffice about contractors taking up on-street and metered parking in Planned Development District (PDD) No. 193. After review, staff determined that parking enforcement efforts were limited. The City Council oOffice recommended requiring off-street parking plans to be reviewed and approved during the construction permitting stage.
The parking plan will include:
• Site plan of parking for workers/visitors
• Number of anticipated workers vs. spaces
• List of approved parking lots (on/off-site)
• Responsible party contact info
• Transit options and compliance statement
If this item is approved, construction projects greater than 200,000 sq. feet within PDD No. 193 that are expected to exceed one year in construction time will need to have an approved parking plan.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Economic Development Committee was briefed by staff on November 4, 2024, October 6, 2025, and December 1, 2025.
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The Economic Development Committee was briefed on the “Amendment to Dallas City Code, Chapter 52 “Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes,” to require off-street parking for certain construction projects in PD 193” on October 6, 20254.
The Economic Development Committee was briefed on the “Off-Street Parking Requirements for Applicable Construction Projects in PD-193” on November 34, 2025.
The Economic Development Committee was briefed on the “Off-Street Parking Requirements for Applicable Construction Projects in PD-193 on December 1, 2025.