HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 24-1892INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No. 24-1892
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council September 10, 2024
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* SUBJECT: UPDATE OF THE CAMP BOWIE REVITALIZATION CODE
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This report provides information on a proposed comprehensive update of the "Camp Bowie Revitalization
Code," which serves as the form -based code for property along Camp Bowie Boulevard, from 1-30 west to
Loop 820.
The Camp Bowie Revitalization Code was originally adopted by City Council on May 21, 2012. The Code is
form -based, which promotes a high -quality public realm by using built form rather than separation of uses
as the organizing principle for the code.
Typically, the City takes forward text amendments for form -based codes every three to five years to reflect
best practices in urban design and update standards to improve efficiencies in development processes. The
Camp Bowie Revitalization Code was last updated in 2019 to include the northern section of Horne Street
in the Como neighborhood. However, the actual development standards were not adjusted to reflect the
context along Horne Street, nor were any other amendments to the standards made to address issues with
standards and guidelines throughout the Code.
In June of 2024, the City hired a consultant to undertake a comprehensive update to the Camp Bowie
Revitalization Code using existing funding in Development Services FY2024 budget and funds from Public
Improvement District (PID) 19 — Historic Camp Bowie. The consultant and City staff have identified over
150+ revisions to the development standards that were addressed in the update. The proposed text
amendment to the Code will ultimately promote better contextual urban design and facilitate compatible infill
development within the Camp Bowie district. The Code has also been reformatted to make it easier for the
general public to use. Lastly, many of the standards have been aligned with other form -based code and
mixed -use districts to make it easier for property owners and developers to develop across Fort Worth. Staff
and the consultant have worked closely with Camp Bowie District, Inc. and the Lake Como Neighborhood
Advisory Council (NAC) to ensure that all of the updates meet their community needs and development
expectations.
The proposed schedule for adoption of the text amendment is as follows:
• Brief Urban Design Commission September 19tn
• Brief Zoning Commission October 9tn
• Urban Design Commission public hearing October 17tn
• Zoning Commission public hearing November 13tn
• City Council public hearing December 10tn
For more information on the update to the Camp Bowie Revitalization Code, please contact Justin Newhart,
Planning Manager, Development Services, at 817-392-8037.
David Cooke
City Manager
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INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No. 24-1892
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council September 10, 2024
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