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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
April 2, 2024
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SUBJECT: PROPOSED PANTHER ISLAND FORM -BASED CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT FOR NORTH MAIN SUBDISTRICT
This report provides information regarding proposed
interim text amendments to the Panther Island Form -
Based Code District's ("District") development standards
to support development that is compatible with the
updated strategic vision for Panther Island.
The City Council established the District and adopted
the Panther Island Development Standards and
Guidelines in 2006. Periodically the City Council has
approved amendments to the development standards
and guidelines to reflect changes in best practices,
engineering, and other studies guiding development in
the District.
The proposed interim amendments to the Panther
Island North Main (PI -NM) subdistrict reflect
recommendations in the Panther Island Strategic Vision
Update and facilitate proposed high -density, mixed -use development along North Main
Street. The proposed amendments to the development standards are as follows:
• Increase the maximum building height of the PI -NM subdistrict to 20 stories;
• Remove the prohibition against floorplates greater than 16,000 square feet above 96
feet in height for towers; and
• Allow administrative approval of one-story structures that are either part of a
development site with a building height of 6 stories or greater or accessory structures.
The proposed schedule is as follows:
• Zoning Commission and Urban Design Commission briefings March 2024
• Zoning Commission public hearing and vote April 10
• Urban Design Commission public hearing and vote April 18
• City Council public hearing and vote April 23
Staff plans to issue an RFQ later in spring 2024 to update the full Panther Island form -based
code with community engagement. The update will help implement the Strategic Vision and
help ensure that Panther Island is a vibrant urban district that builds on the area's history and
character, complements the downtown core, and creates distinctive neighborhoods. For any
questions, please contact Justin Newhart, Preservation & Design Manager, Development
Services Department, at 817-392-8037.
David Cooke
City Manager
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS