STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Growing
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
EXECUTIVE: Robin Bentley
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SUBJECT
Title
A resolution amending the City Plan Commission’s Rules of Procedure by updating its public hearing procedures and establishing qualifications for membership of the Thoroughfare Committee - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Body
BACKGROUND
Chapter XV, Section 4 of the Charter of the City of Dallas and Section 51A-3.101(d)(3) of the Dallas Development Code authorizes the City Plan Commission to adopt, subject to approval of the City Council, rules, consistent with state law and city ordinances, governing its proceedings. The City Plan Commission felt it prudent to conform to its public hearing procedures with Robert’s Rules of Order as required by Section 8-5 of the Dallas City Code. Additionally, the City Plan Commission decided to establish qualifications for membership of its Thoroughfare Committee.
Because these amendments to the City Plan Commission Rules of Procedure are consistent with state law and city ordinance, the City Plan Commission asks the City Council to approve the amendments.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 12, 2025, the City Plan Commission approved amendments to its public hearing procedures in Sections 3, 4, and 5 of its Rules of Procedure.
On June 26, 2025, the City Plan Commission approved amendments to the membership requirements of the Thoroughfare Committee in Sections 13 of its Rules of Procedure.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.