Information
A variance establishes special exceptions for ordinance criteria under certain conditions.
Please follow link to schedule an appointment: https://appointments.dallascityhall.com
For additional information, contact the Consumer Health Division from 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm at (214) 670-8083.
To apply for a variance you will need the following:
DOG VARIANCE
The variance to allow dogs on restaurant patios is no longer required due to Texas Senate Bill 476. The Senate Bill can be found here.
*Inspection of the establishment will be scheduled and conducted. Based on the inspection, a variance will either be issued or denied.