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Dallas Development Code Chapter 51A Governs All City Zoning

Dallas zoning is administered under the Dallas Development Code adopted in 1987.

By The Daily Dallas · Published July 24, 2026

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Dallas zoning is governed by the Dallas Development Code Chapter 51A, which was adopted in 1987 and is administered by the Sustainable Development and Construction Department.

The city uses a conventional use-based zoning framework with 30 total zone classifications, including 13 residential zones, 4 commercial zones, 3 mixed-use zones and 3 industrial zones.

A Zoning Reform effort is currently underway to update the Development Code to encourage wider housing options, promote sustainable growth and make the development process more accessible and transparent.

Sources: perplexity-sonar.

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propertyzoned.com · Dallas

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