Kessler Park Conservation District On May 25, 2005, the Kessler Park Conservation District was established by the unanimous approval of the Dallas City Council. This was the culmination of 3 1/2 years of work by many volunteers to get a petition signed by homeowners, complete our application to the city, survey neighbors to determine their priorities, and attend countless meetings to describe the special attributes of the KNU area, define the goals of establishing a Conservation District and hash out the details of an ordinance to accomplish those goals and objectives.

The district includes the entire Kessler Neighbors United neighborhood, with the exception of Kessler Lake and Kessler Court. Our District is divided into 3 sub-areas, each with distinct characteristics, goals and rules. These are:

Sub-Area 1: The 2 Kessler Park Additions, platted in 1924. Large revival style homes on irregular lots that follow the hilly terrain, built mostly in the 1920's and 30's.

Sub-Area 2: Kessler Square and Kessler Highlands platted in 1923. Charming revival-style cottages on smaller, regular lots, built mostly in the 1920's and 30's.

Sub-Area 3: Sam Dealey Estates, Kessler Woods & Timbergrove. These are post-WWII developments with many distinctive ranch and modern homes on larger lots.

The purpose of Conservation Districts is to protect and preserve the integrity and charm of older neighborhoods with special character. One goal of all 3 sub-areas was to encourage compatible renovations and additions and to discourage the demolition of sound, original homes. Beyond that, the regulations for each sub-area are specific to the character and attributes of the area.

Conservation District Links

Learn More About Kessler Park's Conservation District: Full Conservation District Ordinance Kessler Park Conservation District Map Frequently Asked Questions Permit Procedures Sub-area 1 Information Sub-area 2 Information Sub-area 3 Information Conservation District vs Historic District Work Review Form (PDF) Architectural Style Chart Other Conservation and Preservation Related Links: City Planning CAD-Dallas Central Appraisal District Preservation Dallas OOCCL-Old Oak Cliff Conservation League Turner House / Oak Cliff Society     of Fine Arts Winter & Company

Conservation District Contact

City of Dallas Development Services: Tracey Cox, Planner 214.670.3052

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