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A Zoning Ordinance: For the City of Dallas

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A Zoning Ordinance: For the City of Dallas, pamphlet, 1930; Dallas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth207134/: accessed October 29, 2022), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dallas Municipal Archives.

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The Dallas County Department of Planning and Development was created in the early 1990’s by the Dallas County Board of Supervisors to serve the growing planning and development needs of the unincorporated areas of Dallas County. The Department of Planning and Development is responsible for the following Chapters of the Dallas County Code of Ordinances and Maps:

Proposed Chapter 41 - Perry Airport Ordinance
Chapter 40: Floodplain Management Ordinance
Chapter 42: Subdivision Regulations Ordinance
Chapter 45: Zoning Ordinance for the Unincorporated Areas of Dallas County (Amended 07.13.2021)
Chapter 47: Uniform Construction Codes Ordinance
Chapter 48: Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems Ordinance
Zoning Map: May 2021
Comprehensive Plan

The Department of Planning and Development staff provides services and assistance regarding subdivision review, rezoning, building inspection, code enforcement, conditional use permits, floodplain management, and other matters that come before the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and the Dallas County Board of Supervisors.

By providing these services the Department of Planning and Development is able to provide for and manage growth in Dallas County’s unincorporated areas.

Please see the links to the left to learn more about the functions of the Dallas County Department of Planning and Development.

Mission Statement

The department of Planning and Development's mission is to maintain and enhance the quality of life for the people of Dallas County. The department achieves this through administration of county ordinances that cover three main areas: Long Range Planning, Development Review, Code Enforcement.

Long Range Planning: Such activities include the update and maintenance of the County's Comprehensive Plan, which sets goals and land use configurations for the future development of the county. The Comprehensive Plan is a fluid document in that it changes with the goals and focus of the community. Long range planning's primary focus is land use and transportation.

Development Review: The department is involved in a variety of activities associated with land development in Dallas County. This process involves meeting with developers, realtors, consultants, and citizens interested in development in the county and guiding them through the preparation and processing of applications for zoning, platting or subdivision of property, site plans, and permitted conditional use permits. The department is responsible for the coordination of the review by the various county departments and outside agencies. Department staff serve as the hub for the processing of development applications, communication of the review comments, and resolution of issues raised with development applications and the preparation of staff reports for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and the Board of Supervisors

Code Enforcement: The department's primary role is to enforce the County's adopted building construction codes, zoning codes, and signage. These requirements provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures.

How do I find out the zoning of my property in Dallas?

To verify zoning on a property in the City of Dallas or to ask questions about the definitions of zoning codes or their uses, please contact our office at Oak Cliff Municipal Center (OCMC) at 214-948-4480 and a zoning planner will be available to help you. Detailed information about zoning district uses.

How do I find local zoning laws?

Call your municipal planning or building department. The planning department typically executes the zoning laws for a particular location. Even if you think you understand how the laws work in your area, it's always best to call and get an official opinion regarding the specific property before you rely on it.

Does Dallas Texas have zoning laws?

Dallas Zoning Zoning is the division of land into districts. These districts have uniform zoning regulations including those on land use, height, setbacks, lot size, density, coverage, and floor area ratio (FAR). Use the online zoning map to determine the zoning on our your property.

Are there zoning laws in Texas?

In Texas, the law allowed for regulations of building sizes and heights, the percentage of a lot that could be occupied, and the density of communities, as well as land-use. Houston doesn't explicitly regulate land-use. But it regulates all those other things which fall under zoning's banner.