Planning

Responsibilities & Services


The Planning Division prepares and maintains policy guidelines and reviews and processes various land use applications. The staff works with the Development Review Board, the Planning Commission, City Council and various subcommittees as needed.

To view recent activities and inquiries with the Planning Department, please view the Land Use Reports.
Most Recent Land Use Report I View All

Active Legislative Amendments

• Housing Needs Analysis 2019


Housing Needs Analysis
Final Ordinance Adopting HNA
Ordinance Exhibits - HNA Comp Plan Text Changes


Sign Code Update 2019

Update: 6-24-2020:  On May 18, 2020, the Dallas City Council provided staff with additional feedback in response to concerns identified to Code changes that were subject to draft Ordinance adoption.   Staff is preparing additional draft changes intended to address these concerns.  Draft changes will be subject to future hearing consideration (date TBD).  

Any questions about the Sign Code Update should be directed to
Scott Whyte, Planning Director, at (503) 831-3565 or scott.whyte@dalloror.gov


Planning Commission Order
Options considered at the 11-12-19 PC hearing
April 2019 Sign Code Update

Historic and Natural Resource Inventory update

• Local Wetland Inventory 2019
Letter from City - Project Overview
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wetlands Inventory

Historic Resource Survey 2019


Historic Registry FAQ
Historic Survey Area Map
Draft Reconnaissance Level Survey
Draft Historic Resource Survey Letter

Land Use Applications


Please check with the Community Development Planning Department to obtain the necessaryforms and applications for your proposal.


Online applications are available!

 

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2018 SDC Methodology - Transportation

SDC Methodology



Dallas Development Code

(Updated 2/5/2019)


Dallas Zoning Map

Dallas Comprehensive Plan & Map


The City's Comprehensive Plan, serves as a policy guide for the overall development of the community, and includes the involvement of the Citizens Advisory Committee and City Council.

Transportation System Plan (TSP)


Table of Contents

MEMO


Regarding Fill and Grading in Floodplains

FEMA Letter

POPULATION PROJECTION
Population Document



Questions?


Do you have questions about planning? Contact the Planning Department at 503.831.3571.