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Dallas council sends back Samuell Boulevard zoning change

Dallas council sends back Samuell Boulevard zoning change

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Council remands Samuell Boulevard case; commission to rehear

October 14th, 2026: Public hearing on Samuell Boulevard subdistrict

Overview

Updated Oct 18

The Dallas City Council heard the Samuell Boulevard rezoning case on October 14 and sent it back to the City Plan Commission. The council remanded Z-26-000059, which would allow non-residential uses within Planned Development District No. 605, on instructions from Councilmember Bazaldua.

A remand keeps the case alive but sends it through another commission hearing before it returns to the council, a process that takes months rather than weeks. City staff and the plan commission had both recommended approval.

Why it matters

The council's vote will set what non-residential uses can operate on this Samuell Boulevard property, changing what businesses can move into the neighborhood.

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Key Indicators

October 14, 2026
Hearing date
Public hearing held on the PD 605 subdistrict; the council closed the hearing and remanded the case to the City Plan Commission.
Remanded
Council decision
The council closed the hearing and sent the case back to the City Plan Commission on instructions from Councilmember Bazaldua.
2
Approval recommendations
City staff and the City Plan Commission both recommended approval, subject to conditions.
Z-26-000059
Case number
The zoning application identifier for the PD 605 subdistrict request.
14-0
City Plan Commission vote
Approved the subdistrict application on September 3, 2026.

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People Involved

Andrew Ruegg
Andrew Ruegg
Applicant
Applicant; case remanded to the City Plan Commission on October 14, 2026

Organizations Involved

Dallas City Council
Dallas City Council
Municipal legislative body
Closed the October 14 hearing and remanded the case to the City Plan Commission on instructions from Councilmember Bazaldua

The governing body of Dallas, Texas, which decides zoning and land use applications.
Dallas City Plan Commission
Dallas City Plan Commission
Advisory body
Approved the application 14-0 on September 3, 2026; will rehear the case after the council's October 14 remand

The advisory body that reviews zoning applications and makes recommendations to the City Council.
MA
Masterplan
Planning and development firm
Applicant; case remanded to the City Plan Commission on October 14, 2026

The firm that filed the subdistrict application for the Samuell Boulevard property.

Timeline

June 2026 October 2026

4 events Latest: October 14th, 2026 · 4 weeks ago
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  1. Public hearing on Samuell Boulevard subdistrict

    Latest Hearing

    The council held the hearing on the new subdistrict for non-residential uses within PD 605 and remanded the case to the City Plan Commission on instructions from Councilmember Bazaldua.

  2. Agenda published listing PD 605 hearing

    Agenda

    The City Council agenda is published, listing the October 14 public hearing on the PD 605 subdistrict application.

  3. City Plan Commission approves subdistrict application

    Decision

    The commission backed the request 14-0, subject to a development plan and conditions, matching staff's recommendation.

  4. Subdistrict application filed

    Filing

    Andrew Ruegg of Masterplan filed Z-26-000059 to create a new subdistrict for non-residential uses within PD 605. The City Plan Commission held the case under advisement until September 3.

Scenarios

1

Council approves Samuell Boulevard subdistrict

Deadline passed (Oct 14, 2026)

Discussed by: City staff and City Plan Commission, both of which recommend approval

The council votes to approve the new subdistrict, subject to a development plan and conditions. The specified non-residential uses become permitted on the property, and the applicant proceeds with development under the approved plan.

2

Council defers or denies subdistrict request

Deadline passed (Oct 14, 2026)

Discussed by: Agenda items are regularly deferred or withdrawn per the event summary

The council defers the item to a later meeting for more information, withdraws it, or votes to deny the application. The applicant would need to revise and resubmit, or the property would retain its current zoning.

3

Commission rehears and re-approves the subdistrict

Possible Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: Dallas Build Digest

Councilmember Bazaldua instructed the remand, so the City Plan Commission will hold another hearing before the case returns to the council. The commission originally backed the request 14-0. A remand keeps the case alive and adds months, not weeks, to the schedule.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

Mid-20th century

Rise of planned development districts in U.S. zoning (mid-20th century)

American cities adopted planned development districts to move beyond rigid, one-size-fits-all zoning. These districts let developers and planners negotiate uses, densities, and design standards for individual projects rather than applying uniform rules across a city.

Then

PD districts became a standard tool in municipal zoning codes, giving cities flexibility in approving complex or mixed-use developments.

Now

Dallas and other cities now use PD districts extensively, with subdistricts allowing further fine-tuning within a single PD.

Why this matters now

PD 605 is one such district. The proposed subdistrict would tailor its rules for a specific property on Samuell Boulevard, a mechanism that has been standard practice for decades.

Sources

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City of Dallas Legistar The Dallas Morning News Municue City of Dallas Legistar NoticeRegistry Dallas Build Digest City of Dallas Legistar City of Dallas Legistar