Code Awareness
Living in a historic district can be tricky to know what work on your home needs approval and is subject to approval by the city Landmark Commission. We’re here to help all Winnetka Heights neighbors with this process, whether it be a home renovation or seasonal gardening.
Submitting a Certificate of Appropriateness
The City of Dallas is making it even easier to do Permitting, Historic Preservation Applications, and other Planning & Development functions. DallasNow has launched.
❋ Office of Historic PreservationThe Office of Historic Preservation has all the information and resources for submitting a CA for the Landmark Review Process.
❋ 2026 Landmark Review DeadlinesBe sure to get your CA in before the deadline for each month. It’s about a 6-week timeline for the full review process, although some CAs may move quicker if eligible for Staff Review.
LandscapingNative Planting
Certain landscaping and hardscaping require approvals for the front yards in Winnetka Heights. The “rules” and guidance are outlined in the Winnetka Heights Ordinance. One particular page (pg. 45) outlines the approved list of trees for the parkway, the space between the street and the sidewalk. Find the list below for a cheat sheet of the Texas-native options in the list.