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ARTICLE 595.

PD 595.

SOUTH DALLAS/FAIR PARK


SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT

SEC. 51P-595.101. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY.

PD 595 was established by Ordinance No. 24726, passed by the Dallas City Council on
September 26, 2001. (Ord. 24726)

SEC. 51P-595.102. PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE.

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)

SEC. 51P-595.103. CREATION OF SUBDISTRICTS.

This district is divided into the following residential and nonresidential subdistricts:

(1) Residential subdistricts.

(A) R-7.5(A) Single Family Subdistrict.

(B) R-5(A) Single Family Subdistrict.

(C) D(A) Duplex Subdistrict.

(D) TH(1)(A) Townhouse Subdistrict.

(E) TH(2)(A) Townhouse Subdistrict.

(F) TH(3)(A) Townhouse Subdistrict.

(G) MF-1(A) Multifamily Subdistrict.

(H) MF-2(A) Multifamily Subdistrict.

(2) Nonresidential subdistricts.

(A) NC Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict. The NC Neighborhood


Commercial Subdistrict is characterized by small institutional and community service, office, and retail
and personal service uses primarily serving nearby residential areas. The scale, intensity, and design of
structures is similar to surrounding residential areas so as to minimize the impact on surrounding
neighborhoods. Some uses are allowed only in the NC(E) Neighborhood Commercial Enhanced
Subdistrict.

(B) CC Community Commercial Subdistrict. The CC Community


Commercial Subdistrict is characterized by a mix of commercial and business service, institutional and
community service, office, and retail and personal service uses serving both nearby residential areas and
the broader South Dallas/Fair Park community. This subdistrict includes single-story and multi-story
office development, large footprint buildings, and both surface parking and parking structures. Some uses
are allowed only in the CC(E) Community Commercial Enhanced Subdistrict.

(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.

(D) RS-C Regional Service Commercial Subdistrict. The RS-C Regional


Service Commercial Subdistrict is characterized by commercial developments providing goods and
services to other businesses in 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.

(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.

(F) P(A) Parking Subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)

SEC. 51P-595.104. DEFINITIONS.

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.

(2) FOOD OR BEVERAGE STORE 3,500 SQUARE FEET OR LESS means a


retail store with a floor area of 3,500 square feet or less for the sale of food and beverages. The term "food
or beverage store" includes a grocery, delicatessen, convenience store, and specialty foods store. This use
does not include other uses in this article that are specifically listed.

(3) GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE 3,500 SQUARE FEET OR LESS means a


retail store with a floor area of 3,500 square feet or less for the sale of general merchandise. Typical
general merchandise includes clothing and other apparel, equipment for hobbies and sports, gifts, flowers
and household plants, dry goods, toys, furniture, antiques, books and stationery, pets, drugs, auto parts
and accessories, and similar consumer goods. This use does not include other uses in this article that are
specifically listed.

(4) SUBDISTRICT means one of the subdistricts referred to in Section 51P-595.103


of this article. (Ord. 24726)
SEC. 51P-595.105. INTERPRETATIONS.

(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.

(c) Section 51A-2.101, “Interpretations,” applies to this article.

(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.]

SEC. 51P-595.106. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE R-7.5(A) SINGLE FAMILY SUBDISTRICT.

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)

SEC. 51P-595.108. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE D(A) DUPLEX SUBDISTRICT.

See Section 51A-4.113, “Duplex [D(A)] District,” for the use regulations and development
standards for the D(A) Duplex Subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)

SEC. 51P-595.109. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE TH(1)(A), TH(2)(A), AND TH(3)(A) TOWNHOUSE
SUBDISTRICTS.

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)

SEC. 51P-595.110. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE MF-1(A) MULTIFAMILY SUBDISTRICT.

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)

SEC. 51P-595.111. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE MF-2(A) MULTIFAMILY SUBDISTRICT.

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)

SEC. 51P-595.112. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL SUBDISTRICT.

(a) Main uses permitted.

(1) Agricultural uses.

-- None permitted.

(2) Commercial and business service uses.

-- Catering service. [SUP]

(3) Industrial uses.

-- None permitted.
(4) Institutional and community service uses.

-- Adult day care facility.


-- Child-care facility.
-- Church.
-- Community service center. [SUP]
-- Library, art gallery, or museum.
-- Public or private school. [RAR]

(5) Lodging uses.

-- None permitted.

(6) Miscellaneous uses.

-- Temporary construction or sales office.

(7) Office uses.

-- Financial institution without drive-in window.


-- Medical clinic or ambulatory surgical center.
-- Office.

(8) Recreation uses.

-- Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]


-- Public park, playground, or golf course.

(9) Residential uses.

-- None permitted.

(10) Retail and personal service uses.

-- Auto service center. [By SUP in NC(E) Enhanced only.]


-- Car wash. [By SUP in NC(E) Enhanced only.]
-- Dry cleaning or laundry store.
-- Furniture store. [5,000 square feet or less.]
-- General merchandise store 3,500 square feet or less.
-- Mortuary, funeral home, or commercial wedding chapel. [SUP]
-- Motor vehicle fueling station. [By SUP in NC(E) Enhanced only.]
-- Personal service uses.
-- Restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service. [RAR]

(11) Transportation uses.

-- Transit passenger shelter.

(12) Utility and public service uses.

-- Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 4.212(4),


“Local utilities.”]
-- Police or fire station. [SUP]
-- Post office. [SUP]
-- Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [SUP]

(13) Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.

-- None permitted.

(b) Accessory uses.

(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:

-- Accessory outside display of merchandise.


-- Accessory outside sales.
-- Accessory outside storage.

(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.)

(1) Front yard.

(A) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, a front yard is not


required.

(B) If a front yard is provided, it must be a minimum of 15 feet with


landscaping provided in accordance with Section 51P-595.118, “Landscaping.”

(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.

(2) Side yard. The minimum side yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 5 feet.

(3) Rear yard. The minimum rear yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 5 feet.
(4) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.5.

(5) Height.

(A) Residential proximity slope. If any portion of a structure is over 26 feet


in height, that portion may not be located above a 1-to-3 residential proximity slope. Exception: Except
for chimneys, structures listed in Section 51A-4.408(a)(2) may project through the slope to a height not to
exceed the maximum structure height, or 12 feet above the slope, whichever is less. Chimneys may
project through the slope to a height 12 feet above the slope and 12 feet above the maximum structure
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.

(7) Lot size. No minimum lot size.

(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).

(d) Off-street parking and loading.

(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.

(3) Parking screening.

(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Section 51A-4.301(f)(5).

(B) Required off-street parking must be screened from adjoining residential


property by screening as described in Section 51A-4.301(f)(3).

(C) A perimeter landscape buffer strip complying with Section 51A-


10.125(b)(1), “Perimeter Landscape Buffer Strip,” must be provided on the residential side of any
screening required by this subsection. Perimeter landscape buffer strip materials must comply with
Section 51A-10.125(b)(7), “Buffer Plant Materials.”

(e) Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.

(f) Landscape regulations. See Article X, except as modified by Section 51P-595.118,


“Landscaping.” (Ord. 24726)
SEC. 51P-595.113. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN
THE CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL SUBDISTRICT.

(a) Main uses permitted.

(1) Agricultural uses.

-- None permitted.

(2) Commercial and business service uses.

-- Catering service.
-- Custom business services.
-- Electronics service center.
-- Job or lithographic printing. [3,500 square feet or less.]
-- Medical or scientific laboratory. [SUP]

(3) Industrial uses.

-- None permitted.

(4) Institutional and community service uses.

-- Adult day care facility.


-- Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
-- Child-care facility.
-- Church.
-- College, university, or seminary. [SUP]
-- Community service center. [SUP]
-- Convalescent and nursing homes, hospice care, and related institutions.
[SUP]
-- Convent or monastery.
-- Library, art gallery, or museum.
-- Public or private school. [RAR]

(5) Lodging uses.

-- Hotel or motel. [SUP]

(6) Miscellaneous uses.

-- Temporary construction or sales office.

(7) Office uses.

-- Financial institution without drive-in window.


-- Financial institution with drive-in window. [DIR]
-- Medical clinic or ambulatory surgical center.
-- Office.

(8) Recreation uses.

-- Private recreation center, club, or area.


-- Public park, playground, or golf course.

(9) Residential uses.

-- None permitted.

(10) Retail and personal service uses.

-- Alcoholic beverage establishments. [SUP]


-- Ambulance service. [RAR]
-- Animal shelter or clinic without outside run. [RAR]
-- Auto service center. [RAR]
-- Business school.
-- Car wash. [DIR]
-- Commercial amusement (inside). [See Section 51A-4.210(b)(7).
Permitted in this subdistrict subject to the same requirements as if
located in the CR Community Retail district.]
-- Commercial parking lot or garage. [RAR]
-- Dry cleaning or laundry store.
-- Food or beverage store 3,500 square feet or less. [SUP]
-- Furniture store.
-- General merchandise store 3,500 square feet or less.
-- General merchandise or food store greater than 3,500 square feet.
-- Home improvement center; lumber, brick, or building materials sales
yard. [DIR]
-- Household equipment and appliance repair.
-- Liquor store. [In CC(E) Enhanced only.]
-- Mortuary, funeral home, or commercial wedding chapel.
-- Motor vehicle fueling station.
-- Nursery, garden shop, or plant sales.
-- Personal service uses.
-- Restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service. [RAR]
-- Restaurant with drive-in or drive-through service. [DIR]
-- Swap or buy shop. [SUP]
-- Theater.
-- Vehicle display, sales, and service. [RAR]

(11) Transportation uses.

-- Transit passenger shelter.


-- Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP or city council
resolution.]

(12) Utility and public service uses.

-- Electrical substation. [SUP]


-- 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.
(13) Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.

-- Mini-warehouse. [SUP]
-- Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 4.213(11.2).]

(b) Accessory uses.

(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:

-- Accessory outside storage.

(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.)

(1) Front yard.

(A) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, a front yard is not


required.

(B) If a front yard is provided, it must be a minimum of 15 feet with


landscaping provided in accordance with Section 51P-595.118, “Landscaping.”

(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.

(2) Side yard. The minimum side yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 5 feet.

(3) Rear yard. The minimum rear yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 5 feet.

(4) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is:

(A) .75 for office uses;


(B) 0.5 for retail uses; and

(C) .75 for all uses combined.

(5) Height.

(A) Residential proximity slope. If any portion of a structure is over 26 feet


in height, that portion may not be located above a 1-to-3 residential proximity slope. Exception: Except
for chimneys, structures listed in Section 51A-4.408(a)(2) may project through the slope to a height not to
exceed the maximum structure height, or 12 feet above the slope, whichever is less. Chimneys may
project through the slope to a height 12 feet above the slope and 12 feet above the maximum structure
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.

(7) Lot size. No minimum lot size.

(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).

(d) Off-street parking and loading.

(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.

(3) Parking screening.

(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Section 51A-4.301(f)(5).

(B) Required off-street parking must be screened from adjoining residential


property by screening as described in Section 51A-4.301(f)(3).

(C) A perimeter landscape buffer strip complying with Section 51A-


10.125(b)(1), “Perimeter Landscape Buffer Strip,” must be provided on the residential side of any
screening required by this subsection. Perimeter landscape buffer strip materials must comply with
Section 51A-10.125(b)(7), “Buffer Plant Materials.”

(e) Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.

(f) Landscape regulations. See Article X, except as modified by Section 51P-595.118,


“Landscaping.” (Ord. 24726)
SEC. 51P-595.114. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN
THE RS-MU REGIONAL SERVICE MIXED USE SUBDISTRICT.

(a) Main uses permitted.

(1) Agricultural uses.

-- None permitted.

(2) Commercial and business service uses.

-- Catering service.
-- Custom business services.
-- Electronics service center.
-- Job or lithographic printing. [3,500 square feet or less.]

(3) Industrial uses.

-- Industrial (inside) for light manufacturing. [In R-MU(E) Enhanced only.]

(4) Institutional and community service uses.

-- Adult day care facility.


-- Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
-- Child-care facility.
-- Church.
-- College, university, or seminary.
-- Community service center.
-- Convalescent and nursing homes, hospice care, and related institutions.
[SUP]
-- Convent or monastery.
-- Halfway house. [SUP]
-- Hospital. [RAR]
-- Library, art gallery, or museum.
-- Public or private school. [RAR]

(5) Lodging uses.

-- Hotel or motel. [SUP]

(6) Miscellaneous uses.

-- Temporary construction or sales office.

(7) Office uses.

-- Financial institution without drive-in window.


-- Financial institution with drive-in window. [DIR]
-- Medical clinic or ambulatory surgical center.
-- Office.
(8) Recreation uses.

-- Country club with private membership.


-- Private recreation center, club, or area.
-- Public park, playground, or golf course.

(9) Residential uses.

-- Multifamily. [Must be a component of a mixed use project. May not


exceed 85 percent of the floor area.]
-- Retirement housing. [Must be a component of a mixed use project. May
not exceed 85 percent of the floor area.]

(10) Retail and personal service uses.

-- Alcoholic beverage establishments. [SUP]


-- Ambulance service. [RAR]
-- Animal shelter or clinic without outside run. [RAR]
-- Auto service center. [RAR]
-- Business school.
-- Car wash. [RAR]
-- Commercial amusement (inside). [See Section 51A-4.210(b)(7).
Permitted in this subdistrict subject to the same requirements as if
located in the CR Community Retail district.]
-- Commercial parking lot or garage. [RAR]
-- Dry cleaning or laundry store.
-- Food or beverage store 3,500 square feet or less.
-- Furniture store.
-- General merchandise store 3,500 square feet or less.
-- General merchandise or food store greater than 3,500 square feet.
-- Home improvement center; lumber, brick, or building materials sales
yard. [RAR]
-- Household equipment and appliance repair.
-- Liquor store.
-- Mortuary, funeral home, or commercial wedding chapel.
-- Motor vehicle fueling station.
-- Nursery, garden shop, or plant sales.
-- Outside sales. [SUP]
-- Personal service uses.
-- Restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service. [RAR]
-- Restaurant with drive-in or drive-through service. [DIR]
-- Swap or buy shop. [SUP]
-- Theater.
-- Vehicle display, sales, and service. [RAR]

(11) Transportation uses.

-- Commercial bus station and terminal. [DIR]


-- Heliport. [SUP]
-- Helistop. [SUP]
-- Transit passenger shelter.
-- Transit passenger station or transfer center. [By SUP or city council
resolution.]
(12) Utility and public service uses.

-- 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]

(13) Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.

-- 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.]

(b) Accessory uses.

(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 not permitted in this subdistrict:

-- Accessory outside storage.

(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.)

(1) Front yard. The minimum front yard is 15 feet.

(2) Side yard. The minimum side yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 10 feet.

(3) Rear yard. The minimum rear yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 10 feet.
(4) Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.

(5) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is:

(A) 1.5 for office uses;

(B) 0.5 for retail uses;

(C) 0.85 for residential uses; and

(D) 1.5 for all uses combined.

(6) Height.

(A) Residential proximity slope. If any portion of a structure is over 26 feet


in height, that portion may not be located above a 1-to-3 residential proximity slope. Exception: Except
for chimneys, structures listed in Section 51A-4.408(a)(2) may project through the slope to a height not to
exceed the maximum structure height, or 12 feet above the slope, whichever is less. Chimneys may
project through the slope to a height 12 feet above the slope and 12 feet above the maximum structure
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.

(8) Lot size. No minimum lot size.

(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).

(d) Off-street parking and loading.

(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.

(3) Parking screening.

(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Sections 51A-4.301(f)(5).

(B) Required off-street parking must be screened from adjoining residential


property by screening as described in Section 51A-4.301(f)(3).

(C) A perimeter landscape buffer strip complying with Section 51A-


10.125(b)(1), “Perimeter Landscape Buffer Strip,” must be provided on the residential side of any
screening required by this subsection. Perimeter landscape buffer strip materials must comply with
Section 51A-10.125(b)(7), “Buffer Plant Materials.”

(e) Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.

(f) Landscape regulations. See Article X, except as modified by Section 51P-595.118,


“Landscaping.” (Ord. 24726)

SEC. 51P-595.115. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE RS-C REGIONAL SERVICE COMMERCIAL
SUBDISTRICT.

(a) Main uses permitted.

(1) Agricultural uses.

-- None permitted.

(2) Commercial and business service uses.

-- Building repair and maintenance shop. [RAR]


-- Catering service.
-- Custom business services.
-- Custom woodworking, furniture construction, or repair.
-- Electronics service center.
-- Job or lithographic printing. [RAR]
-- Labor hall. [SUP]
-- Machine or welding shop. [RAR]
-- Machinery, heavy equipment, or truck sales and service. [RAR]
-- Medical or scientific laboratory.
-- Technical school.
-- Tool or equipment rental.
-- Vehicle or engine repair or maintenance. [RAR]

(3) Industrial uses.

-- None permitted.

(4) Institutional and community service uses.

-- Church.

(5) Lodging uses.

-- None permitted.

(6) Miscellaneous uses.

-- Temporary construction or sales office.


(7) Office uses.

-- Financial institution without drive-in window.


-- Financial institution with drive-in window. [RAR]
-- Medical clinic or ambulatory surgical center.
-- Office.

(8) Recreation uses.

-- Country club with private membership.


-- Public park, playground, or golf course.

(9) Residential uses.

-- None permitted.

(10) Retail and personal service uses.

-- Alcoholic beverage establishments. [SUP]


-- Animal shelter or clinic with outside run. [SUP]
-- Auto service center. [RAR]
-- Business school.
-- Car wash. [RAR]
-- Commercial amusement (inside). [See Section 51A-4.210(b)(7).
Permitted in this subdistrict subject to the same requirements as if
located in the CR Community Retail district.]
-- Commercial amusement (outside). [DIR]
-- Commercial parking lot or garage. [RAR]
-- Home improvement center; lumber, brick, or building materials sales
yard. [RAR]
-- Household equipment and appliance repair.
-- Liquor store.
-- Motor vehicle fueling station.
-- Nursery, garden shop or plant sales.
-- Outside sales. [SUP]
-- Restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service. [RAR]
-- Restaurant with drive-in or drive-through service. [DIR]
-- Swap or buy shop. [SUP]
-- Taxidermist.
-- Vehicle display, sales, and service. [RAR]

(11) Transportation uses.

-- Heliport. [SUP]
-- Helistop. [SUP]
-- Transit passenger shelter.
-- Transit passenger station or transfer center. [By SUP or city council
resolution.]

(12) Utility and public service uses.

-- 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]

(13) Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.

-- 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).]
-- Vehicle storage lot. [SUP]
-- 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.)

(1) Front yard. The minimum front yard is 15 feet.

(2) Side yard. The minimum side yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 10 feet.

(3) Rear yard. The minimum rear yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 10 feet.
(4) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is:

(A) 1.0 for office uses;

(B) 0.5 for retail uses; and

(C) 1.0 for all uses combined.

(5) Height.

(A) Residential proximity slope. If any portion of a structure is over 26 feet


in height, that portion may not be located above a 1-to-3 residential proximity slope. Exception: Except
for chimneys, structures listed in Section 51A-4.408(a)(2) may project through the slope to a height not to
exceed the maximum structure height, or 12 feet above the slope, whichever is less. Chimneys may
project through the slope to a height 12 feet above the slope and 12 feet above the maximum structure
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.

(7) Lot size. No minimum lot size.

(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).

(d) Off-street parking and loading.

(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.

(3) Parking screening.

(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from the street using the
methods listed in Section 51A-4.301(f)(5).

(B) Required off-street parking must be screened from adjoining residential


property by screening as described in Section 51A-4.301(f)(3).

(C) A perimeter landscape buffer strip complying with Section 51A-


10.125(b)(1), “Perimeter Landscape Buffer Strip,” must be provided on the residential side of any
screening required by this subsection. Perimeter landscape buffer strip materials must comply with
Section 51A-10.125(b)(7), “Buffer Plant Materials.”

(e) Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.


(f) Landscape regulations. See Article X, except as modified by Section 51P-595.118,
“Landscaping.” (Ord. 24726)

SEC. 51P-595.116. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE RS-I REGIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL SUBDISTRICT.

(a) Main uses permitted.

(1) Agricultural uses.

-- None permitted.

(2) Commercial and business service uses.

-- Building repair and maintenance shop. [RAR]


-- Bus or rail transit vehicle maintenance or storage facility.
-- Custom woodworking, furniture construction, or repair.
-- Electronics service center.
-- Job or lithographic printing. [RAR]
-- Labor hall. [SUP]
-- Machine or welding shop. [RAR]
-- Machinery, heavy equipment, or truck sales and service. [RAR]
-- Medical or scientific laboratory.
-- Technical school.
-- Tool or equipment rental.
-- Vehicle or engine repair or maintenance. [RAR]

(3) Industrial uses.

-- Industrial (inside) not potentially incompatible. [RAR]


-- Industrial (inside) potentially incompatible. [SUP]
-- Industrial (inside) for light manufacturing.
-- Industrial (outside) not potentially incompatible. [SUP]

(4) Institutional and community service uses.

-- Church.

(5) Lodging uses.

-- None permitted.

(6) Miscellaneous uses.

-- Temporary construction or sales office.

(7) Office uses.

-- Financial institution without drive-in window.


-- Financial institution with drive-in window. [RAR]
-- Medical clinic or ambulatory surgical center.
-- Office.
(8) Recreation uses.

-- Country club with private membership.


-- Public park, playground, or golf course.

(9) Residential uses.

-- None permitted.

(10) Retail and personal service uses.

-- Car wash. [RAR]


-- Liquor store.
-- Motor vehicle fueling station.
-- Nursery, garden shop or plant sales.
-- Pawn shop.
-- Vehicle display, sales, and service. [RAR]

(11) Transportation uses.

-- Heliport. [SUP]
-- Helistop. [SUP]
-- Transit passenger shelter.
-- Transit passenger station or transfer center. [By SUP or city council
resolution.]

(12) Utility and public service uses.

-- 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]

(13) Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.

-- 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.)

(1) Front yard. The minimum front yard is 15 feet.

(2) Side yard. The minimum side yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 10 feet.

(3) Rear yard. The minimum rear yard is:

(A) 15 feet where adjacent to or directly across an alley from a residential


subdistrict or an R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, or MF(A) district; and

(B) no minimum in all other cases, but if a setback is provided it must be at


least 10 feet.

(4) Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio is:

(A) 1.0 for office uses;

(B) 0.5 for retail uses; and

(C) 1.0 for all uses combined.

(5) Height.

(A) Residential proximity slope. If any portion of a structure is over 26 feet


in height, that portion may not be located above a 1-to-3 residential proximity slope. Exception: Except
for chimneys, structures listed in Section 51A-4.408(a)(2) may project through the slope to a height not to
exceed the maximum structure height, or 12 feet above the slope, whichever is less. Chimneys may
project through the slope to a height 12 feet above the slope and 12 feet above the maximum structure
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.

(7) Lot size. No minimum lot size.


(8) Stories. The maximum number of stories above grade is five. Parking garages
are exempt from this requirement, but must comply with the height regulations of Paragraph (5).

(d) Off-street parking and loading.

(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.

(3) Parking screening.

(A) Required off-street parking must be screened from adjoining residential


property by screening as described in Section 51A-4.301(f)(3).

(B) A perimeter landscape buffer strip complying with Section 51A-


10.125(b)(1), “Perimeter Landscape Buffer Strip,” must be provided on the residential side of any
screening required by this subsection. Perimeter landscape buffer strip materials must comply with
Section 51A-10.125(b)(7), “Buffer Plant Materials.”

(e) Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.

(f) Landscape regulations. See Article X, except as modified by Section 51P-595.118,


“Landscaping.” (Ord. 24726)

SEC. 51P-595.117. USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN


THE P(A) PARKING SUBDISTRICT.

(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.

(b) Accessory uses. None permitted.

(c) Parking screening.

(1) Required off-street parking must be screened from adjoining residential property
by screening as described in Section 51A-4.301(f)(3).

(2) A perimeter landscape buffer strip complying with Section 51A-10.125(b)(1),


“Perimeter Landscape Buffer Strip,” must be provided on the residential side of any screening required by
this subsection. Perimeter landscape buffer strip materials must comply with Section 51A-10.125(b)(7),
“Buffer Plant Materials.”

(d) Additional provisions.


(1) The parking subdistrict must be either contiguous to or perpendicularly across
from an adjoining street or alley from a main use.

(2) The owner of a lot in a parking subdistrict contiguous to a residential subdistrict


or an A, A(A), R, R(A), D, D(A), TH, TH(A), CH, MF, MF(A), MH, or MH(A) district shall provide and
maintain a minimum front yard of ten feet.

(3) See Subsection 51A-4.302(b) for procedures for establishing a parking


subdistrict. (Ord. 24726)

SEC. 51P-595.118. LANDSCAPING.

(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)

SEC. 51P-595.119. SIGNS.

(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)

SEC. 51P-595.120. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.

(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)

SEC. 51P-595.121. COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS.

(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)

SEC. 51P-595.122. ZONING MAP.

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.]

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