Parking Reform
for flexible Parking Regulations

The City is considering updates to off-street parking and loading regulations in Chapters 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code.

DCA No. 190-002

Parking Reform passed by Dallas City Council on Wednesday, May 14th.

 

SUMMARY

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Dallas City Council voted 14-1 to adopt Parking Reform for flexible parking for Dallas.  With the approval of the Parking Reform Development Code Amendment on May 14, 2025,  the new parking ratios and regulations will apply to the entire Development Code contained in Chapters 51, 51A, 51P, Article XIII: form-based code, and planned development
districts where applicable. View Summary. 



BACKGROUND

Chapters 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code determine parking areas’ location, design, and how much off-street parking must exist per land use. These regulations impact housing affordability, economic development potential, environmental resiliency, safety, and walkability in Dallas. Amendments were being considered which would shift the approach from one-size-fits-all numerical requirements to a framework prioritizing context-sensitive travel demand management, multi-modal transportation options, and well-designed parking facilities.

 

Parking Reform does not include on-street parking and loading, which is addressed in the Department of Transportation & Public Work's recently-adopted On-Street Parking & Curb Management Policy.


WHERE ARE WE NOW?

  • On May 14, 2025, Dallas City Council passed Dallas Parking Reform! More info to come. See Summary. 
  • On May 7, 2025, City Council briefed on Parking Reform.
  • On May 5, 2025, City Council Economic Development Committee reconsidered the item and made motions with recommendations for City Council to consider. Summary of the EDC Recommendations. 
  • On April 7, 2025, the City Council Economic Development Committee was briefed on the recommendations from City Plan Commission (CPC) .   Summary of CPC Recommendations
  • On March 20th, 2025, CPC voted to recommend Parking Reform to Dallas City Council. CPC made several amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee's (ZOAC) recommendation. A summary of the proposal to Council (March 28, 2025 Memo)

 

MATERIALS


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Watch this video to learn more about Parking Reform in the City of Dallas. 

 

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RECENT & UPCOMING MEETINGS

​DATE ​MEETING ​MATERIALS
​May 14, 2025Dallas City Council Public Hearing.
Parking Reform adopted by Dallas City Council		​Agenda
Video
Press Release
​May 7, 2025​Dallas City Council Briefing
​Agenda
PowerPoint
Video
​May 5, 2025​ City Council Economic Development Committee
​Agenda
Video
PowerPoint
​April 7, 2025

​City Council Economic Development Committee

​Agenda
Powerpoint
Video
​March 20, 2025​City Plan Commission Public Hearing (CPC)
​Staff Report
Video - Briefing
Video - Public Hearing
​March 4, 2025​City Plan Commission Public Hearing (CPC)
​Staff Report
Video
​February 13, 2025
​City Plan Commission Public Hearing (CPC)
Staff Report
CPC Alternative Proposal summary
​CPC Alternative Proposal draft text amendment
Staff Report Supplement
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