(b) Appeals.
1) An applicant may appeal any decision made by the director to the board of
adjustment by filing written appeal with the director within 20 days after notice
is given to the applicant of the director’s decision. See Section 5lA-4.703,
“Board of Adjustment Hearing Procedures.”
2) The board of adjustment shall hold a public hearing on all appeals.
A) The Director shall send written notice of the public hearing on the
appeal to the applicant and all owners of real property located within
200 feet, including streets and alleys, of the boundary of the area for
which the application was made. The notice must be given not less
than 10 days before the day set for the hearing. Notice is given by
depositing the notice properly addressed and postage paid in the
United States mail to the property owners as evidenced by the last
approved city tax roll.
B) In considering the appeal, the sole issue before the board of
adjustment is whether the director erred in the decision. The board of
adjustment shall consider the same standards that were required to be
considered by the chief planning officer.
C) Appeal to the board of adjustment is the final administrative remedy.
Appeals
Fees. Cost $600 to $1000 plus Lawyer, Engineer and Architect fees.
Process. Appealing to the Board of Adjustment
Here is the Current Check List for appealing to the Board of Adjustment.
How to appeal to the Board of Adjustment on the CIty of Dallas Web Site.
MORE CD2 EXPANSION DETAILS
Appealing a Denied Building Review Form: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork.
Attic. You are limited to two stories and may not have an attic story.
Demolition of your house is severely restricted.
Driveways: Concrete May Not Be Tinted
Driveways: Gravel is prohibited except between ribbons in ribbon driveways.
Driveways: Must be Between Eight and Twelve Feet Wide
Driveways: Corner Lots May Not Have Access from both the Front or Side Street
Driveways: Gravel is Allowable ONLY Between Ribbons in Ribbon Driveways
Driveways: Asphalt is Prohibited
Demolition Clause: A Standard for Demolition No One Can Meet
Dormers Facing Street May Not Exceed Six Feet in Width
Fences: No Fences within the Front Setback, No Fences within 5 Feet of the Side Setback
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence.
Foundation: Finished Floor Level for Main Buildings Must be at least 12 Inches Above Grade
Front Yard Lot Coverage: No More than 35% of the Front Yard May Be Paved or Hardscaped
Garages: Not Allowed in Wrap-Around and No Front-Facing Garages
Garages, Carports, and Accessory Structures Must Be Compatible with the Main Building
Garages, Carports, and Accessory Structures Must Be Compatible with the Main Building
Materials: First story of main buildings must be brick or stone, or a combination of the two
Materials: Vinyl and Aluminum Siding are Prohibited
Paint: No More than One Body Color and Max of Three Trim Colors
Paint: Black is Prohibited as a Main Body Color
Parking: No Parking within Front Setback
Porch Enclosures Must Have a Minimum of 75 Percent Glass or Screen and be Transparent
Porch Infill Must be Inset a Minimum of 2 inches within the Existing Openings
Porch Infill Materials must match the existing materials
Porte-Cocheres May Not Be Enclosed
Ranch Houses. Second stories can only be added on the back 50% of one’s home.
Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for you
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Fine: $2,000 per protected tree removed or seriously damaged.
Walkways: Tinted or colored concrete is prohibited.
Walkways Must be a Minimum of 2 Feet from the Driveway
Walkways Must Be Continous with No Separation
Walkways: Gravel and asphalt are prohibited.
Waterfall Steps leading from the w
Waterfall Steps leading from the walkway to the main building should be retained.
Windows: Must fit the wall opening. Infill surrounding the window is not allowed.
Windows: Bare metal is prohibited.
Windows and Doors Must Have Transparent, Stained or Leaded Glass