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MUNI-DALLAS COUNTYlocal legislationHearing Open; Deferred

Public Hearing on Proposed Digital Billboard Amendment

Original title: A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2302 for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign on property zoned CA-1(A) Central Area District, on the east line of North Cesar Chavez Boulevard, between Elm Street and Main Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a six-year period, subject to conditions Z234-342(JG)/Z-25-000126 *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

June 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision determines whether a digital billboard can be installed on a specific property in the Central Area District, impacting local visual standards and advertising regulations for the next six years.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners on North Cesar Chavez Boulevard

The zoning amendment directly changes the permitted signage and visual environment for the specific property involved.

City Plan Commission

The commission is responsible for reviewing and providing a formal recommendation on the zoning amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The city is considering an amendment to an existing permit that would allow for an attached, projecting digital 'non-premise' sign (a billboard) on North Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The proposal is currently under review, with city staff and the City Plan Commission (CPC) recommending approval subject to specific conditions, including a potential six-year time limit.

Key Facts

  • The proposal seeks to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2302 to allow an attached, projecting non-premise digital videoboard sign.
  • The property is located in the CA-1(A) Central Area District on the east line of North Cesar Chavez Boulevard, between Elm Street and Main Street.
  • City staff recommended approval of the amendment, subject to conditions.
  • The City Plan Commission (CPC) recommended approval for a six-year period, subject to conditions.
  • The proposal is noted as being in alignment with the ForwardDallas comprehensive plan.
  • The public hearing status is currently 'Open' and 'Deferred'.
  • The file number for this zoning case is 26-1756A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'non-premise' sign?
A is a sign that advertises goods, services, or events that are not located on the same property where the sign is installed, commonly known as a billboard.
What does it mean that the hearing is 'deferred'?
It means the public hearing has been opened but the final decision or discussion has been postponed to a future date.
Will this sign be permanent?
The City Plan Commission has recommended that the permit be limited to a six-year period.

Why It Matters

This decision determines whether a digital billboard can be installed on a specific property in the Central Area District, impacting local visual standards and advertising regulations for the next six years.

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Alignment with ForwardDallas

The document explicitly notes alignment with the ForwardDallas plan, suggesting the city is using this comprehensive plan to justify new digital signage in the Central Area District.

Connected Entities

otherForwardDallasThe city's comprehensive land use plan that the proposal aligns with.Map →
otherSpecific Use Permit No. 2302The existing permit being amended by this application.Map →
organizationDepartment of Planning and DevelopmentThe department managing the zoning application.Map →
otherZ234-342(JG)/Z-25-000126The specific zoning case file number.Map →
locationNorth Cesar Chavez BoulevardThe location of the property where the sign is proposed.Map →

Sources

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