Parking reforms in Dallas, TX

Parking minimum removals

Policy record 1

Within the Central Area Districts, no parking is required of buildings which existed prior to June 26, 1967 or for ground-floor retail and personal service uses except for establishments serving alcohol or commercial amusement uses. Additionally, no parking is required for the first 5,000 square feet of ground-floor floor area for a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service.

Status
Adopted
Scope
City center / business district
Affected land uses
  • Commercial
  • Other
Requirements
  • By right
  • Size of project
Reporter
Sarah May
Citation
Source
Dallas Zoning Code
Notes
SEC. 51A-4.124. CENTRAL AREA DISTRICTS. (a) CA-1(A) district. (5) Off-street parking and loading. (B) Special off-street parking provisions. See also: Dallas Parking Public Forum. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee. 5/19/21 https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/planning/DCH%20Documents/code%20amendments/parking%20code/Public%20Forum%20_%20ZOAC%20presentation_2021.5.19%20and%205.20.2021_Final.pdf
URL
codelibrary.amlegal.com
  • Screenshot of Dallas Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Dallas Zoning Code

Policy record 2

In early 2025 the city will consider eliminating parking mandates citywide.

Status
Proposed
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
By right
Citation 1
Source
KERA News Article
URL
www.keranews.org
  • Screenshot of KERA News Article
Citation 2
Source
MSN News Article
URL
www.msn.com