STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: May 25, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Convention and Event Services
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 42A, "Special Events; Neighborhood Markets; Dallas Street Seats; Dallas Farmers Market Farmers Market; Streetlight Pole Banners," of the Dallas City Code for the purpose of (1) addition of language to 42A-22 Location of a Neighborhood Market; and (2) extension of the Dallas Street Seats Pilot Program provisions from July 31, 2022 to July 31, 2023 in 42A-28.2 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
Convention and Event Services - Office of Special Events (CES-OSE) is amending two sections of the existing Chapter 42A, "Special Events; Neighborhood Markets; Dallas Street Seats; Dallas Farmers Market Farmers Market; Streetlight Pole Banners," of the Dallas City Code to:
1. Add language that provides an exception for residential properties with a valid certificate of occupancy for a non-residential use or by special exception granted by the director on a case-by-case basis
2. Provide an additional year to the Dallas Street Seats Pilot Program
To clarify the requirements under the 42A-22 Location of Neighborhood Markets section of Chapter 42A, CES-OSE collaborated with Planning & Urban Design, Building Inspection, Code Compliance, and outside partners to add language that encourages equity and food access.
As currently written, the ordinance does not allow for Neighborhood Markets to be held in a single family, duplex, or townhouse zoning district as defined in the Dallas Development Code (Chapter 51A). City staff have recommended the addition of language that allows for an exception for properties with valid certificates of occupancy for a non-residential use. This would allow for the permitting of markets at schools, ch...
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