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INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 10316
September 10, 2019
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
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SUBJECT: PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO PARKING AND HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED
STRUCTURES
City staff have identified a conflict between the historic preservation requirements and
minimum parking requirements in the Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of historic preservation is
the protection and enhancement of historic structures, sites, and districts to promote the economic,
cultural, educational, and general welfare of the public.
Parking requirements often run counter to the purpose of historic preservation. In many cases,
meeting parking requirements cannot be achieved without making significant changes to structures
and sites. For example, in the case of a block of commercial buildings, meeting minimum parking
requirements could only be achieved through extensive alteration or demolition of historic
properties.
Because parking requirements have a potential adverse effect on the character of a historic district
or property, staff are proposing a minor amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to eliminate parking
requirements for properties designated Historic & Cultural Landmarks (HC) and Highly
Significant/Endangered (HSE), or listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Development Advisory Committee was briefed on August 15. Discussion took place but no
vote was taken on this item.
The remaining anticipated schedule for the text amendment is as follows:
Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission Briefing September 9
City Council Informal Report September 10
Zoning Commission Briefing September 11
Zoning Commission Public Hearing October 9
City Council Public Hearing November 12
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Newhart, Acting Manager Preservation & Design,
Planning and Development, at 817-392-8037.
David Cooke
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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HC Districts and Properties
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