The Predevelopment Meeting Application is the City of Dallas form for requesting a pre-development meeting, where city staff discuss a proposed project in general terms before any permit application is filed. It comes ahead of a Dallas permit application and is not a permit or an approval. Applicants for projects other than single-family dwellings and duplexes use it to give staff the site, zoning, size and timing details of the project. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form is published by the City of Dallas at the official link.
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What is Predevelopment Meeting Application – Dallas, TX?
The Predevelopment Meeting Application is the City of Dallas form an applicant completes to schedule a pre-development meeting with city staff to talk through a proposed project in general terms. The printed form is titled PRE-DEVELOPMENT MEETING APPLICATION FORM and carries the Planning and Development Department's address, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203.
The form collects the project name, existing and proposed zoning, site address, legal description (lot, tract, block), proposed uses, project goals, project type, building height, stories, site area, dwelling unit counts, proposed and existing floor area, type of construction, occupancy, fire sprinkler plans, platting status, target dates and the applicant's contact details. The form states that the more detail you give, the more feedback staff can provide.
It does not start a review. The acknowledgement the applicant signs says the meeting is not city review for approval or permit issuance, that staff comments depend on the information given before and during the meeting, and that comments do not guarantee approval of any project or permit. A complete permit application may reveal items not identified at the meeting.
The project coordinator who prescreens your project and enters their name in the staff-use block becomes your project's case manager. If a different coordinator facilitates the meeting, that person becomes the case manager going forward.
Who needs to file Predevelopment Meeting Application – Dallas, TX?
Applicants who want a pre-development meeting with City of Dallas staff about a proposed project complete this form. The form's project-type boxes show the kinds of projects it is built for: multifamily, retail, private or public school, storm shelter, warehouse, mixed use, general merchandise, fuel, or other. The type-of-project boxes cover remodel, new construction and addition.
Exclusion: the form states that the city is unable to accept single-family dwelling and duplex projects.
Applicants planning to use Mixed Income Housing Development Bonuses (MIHDB) must also provide a Market Value Analysis (MVA) letter; the form says an approved MVA letter is required for staff to review for development bonuses.
The signer states that they are the applicant. The form also refers to an "applicant or representative" for cancelling or rescheduling a meeting, so a representative may notify staff of a change.
When to file Predevelopment Meeting Application – Dallas, TX
Submit the form when you want to schedule a pre-development meeting, before you file a permit application; the form has a field for the date you anticipate submitting the permit application. No application deadline is printed on it.
Meetings are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in two time slots: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. They are scheduled first come, first served. A meeting is subject to rescheduling if the fee is not paid by the Friday before it.
To cancel or reschedule, the applicant or representative must tell city staff at least 48 hours before the meeting. Drawings that staff have successfully prescreened cannot be updated or replaced; asking to do so results in the meeting being rescheduled, so confirm the drawings are final before applying.
Documents you need
- Signed and complete Predevelopment Meeting Application form: required, with the applicant's name, date and signature on the acknowledgement.
- Site plan drawing: required, showing labels, dimensions, setbacks, property lines and adjacent streets.
- Market Value Analysis (MVA) letter: required only if you will use Mixed Income Housing Development Bonuses (MIHDB); the form says an approved MVA letter is needed for staff to review for bonuses.
- Additional drawings such as floor plans, elevations or concept drawings: optional.
- Specific questions for plan reviewers, attached as a Word document: optional.
How to fill out Predevelopment Meeting Application – Dallas, TX
Enter project name and zoning
Write the project name and the existing and proposed zoning in the fields at the top of the project page.
Give site address and legal description
Enter the site address and the legal description as lot, tract and block, then the proposed uses of the property and your project goals and notes.
Answer the MIHDB question
Check Yes or No for Mixed Income Housing Development Bonuses. If Yes, check the acknowledged box that an approved MVA letter is required.
Describe the proposed project
Check the project type (multifamily, retail, private or public school, storm shelter, warehouse, mix use, general merchandise, fuel or other). Enter building height, number of stories and total site area in sq. ft.
Enter dwelling units and floor areas
Fill in the total number of dwelling units and the efficiency/studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom counts. Give total proposed and total existing floor area in sq. ft., with the breakdown for each checked use.
Add construction and occupancy details
Enter the proposed type of construction (for example I-A or V-B) and proposed occupancy (for example B, M or R), and say whether a fire sprinkler system is proposed or existing.
Mark project type and platting
Check Remodel, New Construction or Addition. Check Yes or No for whether the site is platted and, if platting is under way, enter the file number (for example S190-001).
Enter the target dates
Fill in the date anticipated for permit submittal, the target date to begin construction and the target date for completion of construction.
Enter applicant contact details
Write the applicant name, phone, address, city, state, ZIP and email. Leave the staff-use block, case manager and prescreen date for the city.
Sign the acknowledgement
On the first page, print the applicant's name, date and sign the acknowledgement. Check the boxes for the required and optional documents you are attaching.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the details match your drawings, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the email package described under How to submit.
How to submit Predevelopment Meeting Application – Dallas, TX
The form is submitted by email to the City of Dallas; the form states that all documents are submitted as email attachments.
- Email: send the signed application and attachments to [email protected]. The same address is listed for questions.
- Phone (questions): 214-948-5327.
- Meeting location: meetings are typically held online through Microsoft Teams. On special request they may be held in the office at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203.
Attach the signed and complete application and a site plan drawing, plus a Market Value Analysis (MVA) letter if you will use Mixed Income Housing Development Bonuses. Additional drawings and specific questions for plan reviewers (as a Word document) are optional.
A pre-development meeting fee applies, and it must be paid by the Friday before your scheduled meeting or the meeting may be rescheduled. The form does not say how to pay, so ask the city at 214-948-5327 for the current amount and payment method. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting a single-family dwelling or duplex project; the form says the city cannot accept these.
- Asking to update or replace drawings after staff have successfully prescreened them; the meeting is rescheduled as a result.
- Sending documents by any means other than email attachment; the form says all documents are submitted that way.
- Not paying the meeting fee by the Friday before the scheduled meeting, which makes the meeting subject to rescheduling.
- Giving less than 48 hours' notice when cancelling or rescheduling a meeting.
- Using MIHDB without providing an approved MVA letter and without checking the acknowledged box.
- Leaving the site plan without labels, dimensions, setbacks, property lines or adjacent streets.
- Treating the meeting as a permit review or approval; the acknowledgement says it is neither.
- Submitting the application without the applicant's name, date and signature on the acknowledgement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dallas Predevelopment Meeting Application?
It is the City of Dallas form used to request a pre-development meeting, where staff discuss a proposed project in general terms. The form states the meeting is not city review for approval or permit issuance and does not guarantee approval of any project or permit.
Who cannot use the predevelopment meeting application?
Single-family dwelling and duplex projects. The form states that the city is unable to accept them. It is set up for other project types such as multifamily, retail, schools, storm shelters, warehouses, mixed use, general merchandise and fuel.
How do I submit the Dallas predevelopment meeting application?
Email it with all attachments to [email protected]. The form states that all documents are submitted as email attachments. For questions, call 214-948-5327.
What documents do I need for a Dallas predevelopment meeting?
A signed and complete application and a site plan drawing showing labels, dimensions, setbacks, property lines and adjacent streets. Add an MVA letter if you will use Mixed Income Housing Development Bonuses. Extra drawings and questions for reviewers are optional.
Is there a fee for the pre-development meeting?
Yes. A pre-development meeting fee applies and must be paid by the Friday before your meeting, or the meeting may be rescheduled. The form does not give a payment method, so call 214-948-5327 for the current amount and how to pay.
When are predevelopment meetings held?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, first come, first served. They are typically online through Microsoft Teams; on special request they may be held at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203.
How do I cancel or reschedule a predevelopment meeting?
The applicant or representative must notify city staff at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Staff contact details on the form are [email protected] and 214-948-5327.
Is this the same as applying for a Dallas building permit?
No. The meeting is a general discussion before you apply. The form says it is not city review for approval or permit issuance, and that a complete permit application may reveal items not raised at the meeting.
Can I fill out the predevelopment meeting application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the form to the city; you email it to the City of Dallas yourself.
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