PD 595 South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District
PD 595 South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District
PD 595 South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District
PD 595.
PD 595 was established by Ordinance No. 24726, passed by the Dallas City Council on
September 26, 2001. (Ord. 24726)
PD 595 is established on property generally bounded by the Union Pacific (DART) Railroad, the
Southern Pacific Railroad, C.F. Hawn Freeway, the D.P.&L. Company easement, Central Expressway
(S.M. Wright Freeway), the Southern Pacific Railroad, the Santa Fe Railroad, R.L. Thornton Freeway,
Second Avenue, Parry Avenue, Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Fitzhugh Avenue, Gaisford Street, and the
common line between City Blocks 1820 and D/1821. PD 595 excludes the following planned
development districts: 276, 320, 331, 354, 363, 477, 489, 513, 552, 557, 597, 660, 716, 729, 746, 747,
and 764. The size of PD 595 is approximately 3,660.65 acres. (Ord. Nos. 24726; 25351; 26034; 26037;
26351; 26365; 26875)
This district is divided into the following residential and nonresidential subdistricts:
(C) RS-MU Regional Service Mixed Use Subdistrict. The RS-MU Regional
Service Mixed Use Subdistrict is characterized by regional serving mixed use developments serving
South Dallas/Fair Park and the surrounding region. This subdistrict should be located in proximity to
regional transportation such as rail, light rail, freeways, and major thoroughfares. Some uses are allowed
only in the RS-MU(E) Regional Service Mixed Use Enhanced Subdistrict.
(E) RS-I Regional Service Industrial Subdistrict. The RS-I Regional Service
Industrial Subdistrict is characterized by industrial developments serving South Dallas/Fair Park and the
surrounding region. This subdistrict should be located in proximity to regional transportation such as rail,
light rail, freeways, and major thoroughfares.
Unless otherwise stated, the definitions contained in Chapter 51A apply to this article. In this
district:
(1) DISTRICT means the entire planned development district (the South Dallas/Fair
Park Special Purpose District) created by this article.
(a) Unless otherwise stated, all references to articles, divisions, or sections in this article are
references to articles, divisions, or sections in Chapter 51A.
(b) The provisions of Section 51A-4.702, “Planned Development (PD) District Regulations,”
relating to site plans, conceptual plans, development plans, development schedules, and landscape plans
do not apply to this district.
(d) The following rules apply in interpreting the use regulations in this article:
(1) The absence of a symbol appearing after a listed use means that the use is
permitted by right.
(2) The symbol [L] appearing after a listed use means that the use is permitted by
right as a limited use only. (For more information regarding limited uses, see Section 51A-4.218,
“Limited Uses.”)
(3) The symbol [SUP] appearing after a listed use means that the use is permitted by
specific use permit only. [“SUP” means “specific use permit.” For more information regarding specific
use permits, see Section 51A-4.219, “Specific Use Permit (SUP).”]
(4) The symbol [DIR] appearing after a listed use means that a site plan must be
submitted and approved in accordance with the requirements of Section 51A-4.803, “Site Plan Review.”
(“DIR” means “development impact review.” For more information regarding development impact
review generally, see Division 51A-4.800, “Development Impact Review.”)
(5) The symbol [RAR] appearing after a listed use means that, if the use has a
residential adjacency as defined in Section 51A-4.803, “Site Plan Review,” a site plan must be submitted
and approved in accordance with the requirements of that section. (“RAR” means “residential adjacency
review.” For more information regarding residential adjacency review generally, see Division 51A-4.800,
“Development Impact Review.”)
(e) If there is a conflict, the text of this article controls over the charts or any other graphic
display attached to this ordinance. (Ord. 24726)
[Editor’s Note: Exhibit C (Land Use Chart) and Exhibit D (Development Standards Summary Charts) of
Ordinance No. 24726 are labelled Exhibits 595A and 595B, respectively, and are included at the
completion of the text of this article. Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 24726 and Exhibit B of Ordinance No.
24881 are not included as part of this article. For a graphic depiction and property descriptions of the
district and its subdistricts at the time of its creation, see Ordinance Nos. 24726 and 24881. For a current
graphic depiction of the subdistricts of PD 595, see Zoning Map Nos. J-8, J-9, K-7, K-8, K-9, L-8, and L-
9.]
See Section 51A-4.112(f), “R-7.5(A) District,” for the use regulations and development standards
for the R-7.5(A) Single Family Subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)
SEC. 51P-595.107. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN
THE R-5(A) SINGLE FAMILY SUBDISTRICT.
See Section 51A-4.112(g), “R-5(A) district,” for the use regulations and development standards
for the R-5(A) Single Family Subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)
See Section 51A-4.113, “Duplex [D(A)] District,” for the use regulations and development
standards for the D(A) Duplex Subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)
See Section 51A-4.114, “Townhouse [TH-1(A), TH-2(A), and TH-3(A)] Districts,” for the use
regulations and development standards for the TH(1)(A), TH(2)(A), and TH(3)(A) Townhouse
Subdistricts. (Ord. 24726)
See Section 51A-4.116(a), “MF-1(A) and MF-1(SAH) districts,” for the use regulations and
development standards for the MF-1(A) Multifamily Subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)
See Section 51A-4.116(b), “MF-2(A) and MF-2(SAH) districts,” for the use regulations and
development standards for the MF-2(A) Multifamily Subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)
-- None permitted.
-- None permitted.
(4) Institutional and community service uses.
-- None permitted.
-- None permitted.
-- None permitted.
(1) As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any area in which the main use
is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to
additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217, “Accessory Uses.” For more information
regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
(2) The following accessory uses are not permitted in this subdistrict:
(c) Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this
subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-
4.400, “Yard, Lot, and Space Regulations.” In the event of a conflict between this subsection and
Division 51A-4.400, this subsection controls.)
(C) A front yard of up to five feet may be provided to the extent needed to
accommodate a wider than standard sidewalk for any portion of the wider sidewalk that cannot be placed
in the right-of-way.
(5) Height.
(B) Maximum height. Unless further restricted under Subparagraph (A), the
maximum structure height is 30 feet.
(6) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 40 percent. Aboveground parking
structures are included in lot coverage calculations; surface parking lots and underground parking
structures are not.
(8) Stories. The maximum number of stories above grade is two. Parking garages
are exempt from this requirement, but must comply with the height regulations of Paragraph (5).
(1) In general. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-
street parking and loading requirements for each use. Except as provided in this subsection, consult the
off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-
street parking and loading generally.
(2) Parking setback. Required off-street parking is prohibited within 30 feet of the
public street curb.
(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Section 51A-4.301(f)(5).
-- None permitted.
-- Catering service.
-- Custom business services.
-- Electronics service center.
-- Job or lithographic printing. [3,500 square feet or less.]
-- Medical or scientific laboratory. [SUP]
-- None permitted.
-- None permitted.
-- Mini-warehouse. [SUP]
-- Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 4.213(11.2).]
(1) As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any area in which the main use
is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to
additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217, “Accessory Uses.” For more information
regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
(2) The following accessory use is permitted only with a solid screening fence and
plant material screening:
(c) Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this
subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-
4.400, “Yard, Lot, and Space Regulations.” In the event of a conflict between this subsection and
Division 51A-4.400, this subsection controls.)
(C) A front yard of up to five feet may be provided to the extent needed to
accommodate a wider than standard sidewalk for any portion of the wider sidewalk that cannot be placed
in the right-of-way.
(4) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is:
(5) Height.
(B) Maximum height. Unless further restricted under Subparagraph (A), the
maximum structure height is 54 feet.
(6) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 60 percent. Aboveground parking
structures are included in lot coverage calculations; surface parking lots and underground parking
structures are not.
(8) Stories. The maximum number of stories above grade is four. Parking garages
are exempt from this requirement, but must comply with the height regulations of Paragraph (5).
(1) In general. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-
street parking and loading requirements for each use. Except as provided in this subsection, consult the
off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-
street parking and loading generally.
(2) Parking setback. Required off-street parking is prohibited within 30 feet of the
public street curb.
(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Section 51A-4.301(f)(5).
-- None permitted.
-- Catering service.
-- Custom business services.
-- Electronics service center.
-- Job or lithographic printing. [3,500 square feet or less.]
-- Electrical substation.
-- Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 4.212(4),
“Local utilities.”]
-- Police or fire station.
-- Post office.
-- Tower/antenna for cellular communication.
-- Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
-- Mini-warehouse. [SUP]
-- Office showroom/warehouse. [In RS-MU(E) Enhanced only.]
-- Recycling buy-back center. [SUP]
-- Recycling collection center. [SUP]
-- Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 4.213(11.2).]
-- Warehouse. [In RS-MU(E) Enhanced only.]
(1) As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any area in which the main use
is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to
additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217, “Accessory Uses.” For more information
regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
(c) Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this
subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-
4.400, “Yard, Lot, and Space Regulations.” In the event of a conflict between this subsection and
Division 51A-4.400, this subsection controls.)
(5) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is:
(6) Height.
(B) Maximum height. Unless further restricted under Subparagraph (A), the
maximum structure height is 90 feet.
(7) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 80 percent. Aboveground parking
structures are included in lot coverage calculations; surface parking lots and underground parking
structures are not.
(9) Stories. The maximum number of stories above grade is seven. Parking garages
are exempt from this requirement, but must comply with the height regulations of Paragraph (6).
(1) In general. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-
street parking and loading requirements for each use. Except as provided in this subsection, consult the
off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-
street parking and loading generally.
(2) Parking setback. Required off-street parking is prohibited within 30 feet of the
public street curb.
(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Sections 51A-4.301(f)(5).
-- None permitted.
-- None permitted.
-- Church.
-- None permitted.
-- None permitted.
-- Heliport. [SUP]
-- Helistop. [SUP]
-- Transit passenger shelter.
-- Transit passenger station or transfer center. [By SUP or city council
resolution.]
-- Electrical substation.
-- Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 4.212(4),
“Local utilities.”]
-- Police or fire station.
-- Post office.
-- Tower/antenna for cellular communication.
-- Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
(b) Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any area in which the
main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are
subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217, “Accessory Uses.” For more
information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
(c) Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this
subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-
4.400, “Yard, Lot, and Space Regulations.” In the event of a conflict between this subsection and
Division 51A-4.400, this subsection controls.)
(5) Height.
(B) Maximum height. Unless further restricted under Subparagraph (A), the
maximum structure height is 45 feet.
(6) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 80 percent. Aboveground parking
structures are included in lot coverage calculations; surface parking lots and underground parking
structures are not.
(8) Stories. The maximum number of stories above grade is three. Parking garages
are exempt from this requirement, but must comply with the height regulations of Paragraph (5).
(1) In general. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-
street parking and loading requirements for each use. Except as provided in this subsection, consult the
off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-
street parking and loading generally.
(2) Parking setback. Required off-street parking is prohibited within 30 feet of the
public street curb.
(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Section 51A-4.301(f)(5).
-- None permitted.
-- Church.
-- None permitted.
-- None permitted.
-- Heliport. [SUP]
-- Helistop. [SUP]
-- Transit passenger shelter.
-- Transit passenger station or transfer center. [By SUP or city council
resolution.]
-- Electrical substation.
-- Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 4.212(4),
“Local utilities.”]
-- Police or fire station.
-- Post office.
-- Tower/antenna for cellular communication.
-- Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
-- Auto auction.
-- Building mover’s temporary storage yard. [SUP]
-- Contractor’s maintenance yard. [RAR]
-- Freight terminal. [RAR]
-- Manufactured building sales lot. [RAR]
-- Mini-warehouse.
-- Office showroom/warehouse.
-- Outside storage (with visual screening). [RAR]
-- Recycling buy-back center. [SUP]
-- Recycling collection center. [SUP]
-- Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 4.213(11.2).]
-- Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section
4.213(11.3).]
-- Warehouse. [RAR]
(b) Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any area in which the
main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are
subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217, “Accessory Uses.” For more
information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
(c) Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this
subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-
4.400, “Yard, Lot, and Space Regulations.” In the event of a conflict between this subsection and
Division 51A-4.400, this subsection controls.)
(4) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is:
(5) Height.
(B) Maximum height. Unless further restricted under Subparagraph (A), the
maximum structure height is 70 feet.
(6) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 80 percent. Aboveground parking
structures are included in lot coverage calculations; surface parking lots and underground parking
structures are not.
(1) In general. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-
street parking and loading requirements for each use. Except as provided in this subsection, consult the
off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-
street parking and loading generally.
(2) Parking setback. Required off-street parking is prohibited within 30 feet of the
public street curb.
(a) Main uses permitted. The uses permitted in this subdistrict are the same as those uses
permitted in the P(A) Parking District, subject to the same conditions applicable in the P(A) Parking
District, as set out in the Dallas Development Code, as amended. For example, a use permitted in the P(A)
Parking District only by specific use permit (SUP) is permitted in this subdistrict only by SUP; a use
subject to development impact review (DIR) in the P(A) Parking District is subject to DIR in this
subdistrict; etc.
(1) Required off-street parking must be screened from adjoining residential property
by screening as described in Section 51A-4.301(f)(3).
(a) In general. The regulations in this section must be read together with the regulations
contained in Article X, “Landscape and Tree Preservation Regulations.” In the event of a conflict between
this section and Article X, this section controls.
(b) Front yard landscaping. If a 15-foot front yard is provided in the NC Neighborhood
Commercial Subdistrict or the CC Community Commercial Subdistrict, it must be landscaped as follows:
(1) At least 40 percent of the front yard must be landscaped with trees, shrubs, or a
combination of trees and shrubs that have the potential to attain a minimum height of 30 inches within a
three-year time period.
(2) One tree having a caliper of at least three and one-half inches, or two trees each
having a caliper of at least one and one-half inches, must be provided in the front yard for each 30 feet of
lot frontage, exclusive of driveways, visibility triangles, and points of ingress or egress.
(3) No more than 60 percent of the front yard may be landscaped with walkways,
plazas, courtyards, or other non-plant decorative landscape features.
(4) An underground irrigation system must be provided in the front yard. (Ord.
24726)
(a) Signs within the residential subdistricts must comply with the provisions for non-business
zoning districts contained in Article VII, “Sign Regulations.”
(b) Signs within the nonresidential subdistricts must comply with the provisions for business
zoning districts contained in Article VII, “Sign Regulations.” (Ord. 24726)
(a) Property within the district must be properly maintained in a state of good repair and neat
appearance.
(b) Development and use of property within the district must comply with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations, and with all applicable ordinance, rules, and regulations of the city.
(c) Outside storage areas must be screened from the public right-of-way. See Section 51A-
4.602(b), “Required Screening.” (Ord. Nos. 24726; 26102)
(a) All paved areas, permanent drives, streets, and drainage structures, if any, must be
constructed in accordance with standard city specifications, and completed to the satisfaction of the
director of public works and transportation.
(b) The building official shall not issue a building permit or a certificate of occupancy for a
use in this district until there has been full compliance with this article, the Dallas Development Code, the
construction codes, and all other ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city. (Ord. Nos. 24726; 26102)
PD 595 is located on Zoning Map Nos. 45V, 45Z, 46N, 46P, 46Q, 46R, 46S, 46T, 46U, 46V,
46W, 46X, 46Y, 46Z, 47N, 47S, 47W, 56A, 56B, 56C, 56D, 56F, 56G, 56H, 56M, and 56L. (Ord. 24726)
[Editor’s Note: Section 1 of Ordinance No. 24881, passed on April 10, 2002, corrects Section 5 of
Ordinance No. 24726 and instructs the director of development services to correct Zoning Map Nos. J-8,
J-9, K-7, K-8, K-9, L-8, and L-9 rather than Zoning Map Nos. 45V, 45Z, 46N, 46P, 46Q, 46R, 46S, 46T,
46U, 46V, 46W, 46X, 46Y, 46Z, 47N, 47S, 47W, 56A, 56B, 56C, 56D, 56F, 56G, 56H, 56L, and 56M.]