SOHIP Zoning Committee
We're a resident-led group focused on protecting what makes our neighborhood livable, while supporting smart development that works within Dallas zoning laws and the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, PD 193.
We're not anti-development. We're pro-smart development that respects the existing rules and the unique character of SOHIP.
What we stand for
We support growth, within the rules
SOHIP welcomes thoughtful development that fits within MF-2 zoning and PD 193. MF-2 caps building height at 45 feet. Those standards were written for a reason: to keep our streets safe, walkable, and in scale with a historic starter-home neighborhood.
We're a watchdog and a voice
We organize community feedback, dig into site plans, read the fine print, and ask the tough questions before it's too late. We bring your voice into the rooms where decisions get made: the Oak Lawn Committee, the City Plan Commission, and Dallas City Council.
We advocate for long-term impact
We don't just react. We track how zoning changes affect traffic, safety, infrastructure, affordability, and precedent. What gets approved today shapes what gets proposed tomorrow.
What we do
Collect and organize neighborhood input
Through surveys, small meetings and online forms, we gather input from neighbors and deliver it clearly and respectfully to decision-makers.
Keep you informed
From town halls to email updates, we break down what's being proposed, what it means for SOHIP, and what you can do to weigh in.
Push for accountability
We hold developers to the same standards everyone else in the neighborhood has followed. When developers work with us early and in good faith, we support them. When they don't, we push back.
Represent the neighborhood
We've built working relationships with Oak Lawn Committee members, city planning staff and elected officials. SOHIP is no longer on the sidelines. We show up, and we're being heard.
Why it matters
Zoning decisions affect more than a single lot. They affect traffic patterns, emergency response times, housing affordability, stormwater runoff, public safety, and the character of the neighborhood itself. We're here to make sure SOHIP has a say in how we grow.