HomeMy WebLinkAbout28597-06-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 28597-06-2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 21653, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (2015), BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4
"DISTRICT REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 8, SECTION 4.803 "NON-
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE" AND ARTICLE 12, SECTION
4.1203 "DISTRICT USE TABLE, TO ADD "MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL
(CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEX. LOC. GOV'T CODE)" AND
"MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEX. LOC.
GOV'T CODE)" AS NEW USES AND ALLOW SUCH USES IN ALL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND CERTAIN FORM -BASED DISTRICTS;
CHAPTER 5, "SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS", ARTICLE 1,
"STANDARDS FOR SELECTED USES," TO ADD SECTION 5.159,
TITLED "MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 218 OF
THE LOC. GOV'T CODE" AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 218 OF
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING MIXED -USE AND
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND CONVERSION
OF BUILDINGS TO MULTIFAMILY OR MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL;
AMENDING CHAPTER 4 "DISTRICT REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 13,
"FORM -BASED DISTRICTS", SECTION 4.1305 " NEAR SOUTHSIDE
("NS") DISTRICT, SECTION 4.1306 "CAMP BOWIE ("CB") DISTRICT,
SECTION 4.1307 "TRINITY LAKES ("TL") CODE, SECTION 4.1308
"BERRY/UNIVERSITY (`BU") DISTRICT", BY ADDING AN APPENDIX
TO THE "NEAR SOUTHSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
GUIDELINES", "TRINITY LAKES DEVELOPMENT CODE", "CAMP
BOWIE DISTRICT BOULEVARD REVITALIZATION CODE", AND
"BERRY/UNIVERSITY FORM BASED CODE", ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT
WITH CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
CONCERNING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED -USE
RESIDENTIAL, AND CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS TO
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL;
AMENDING ARTICLE 4 "OVERLAY DISTRICTS", SECTION 4.402
"URBAN DESIGN DISTRICT -DOWNTOWN, SECTION 4.403 "PANTHER
ISLAND PERIPHERAL ZONE ("PIP") OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND 4.404
"I-35W CORRIDOR ("I-35W99) DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO
REVISE THE "DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS AND
GUIDELINES", "PANTHER ISLAND PERIPHERAL ZONE OVERLAY
ZONING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES", AND "I-35 DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES" ADDING AN APPENDIX TO THOSE
OVERLAY DISTRICTS STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE CONCERNING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED -USE
RESIDENTIAL, AND CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS TO
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED -USE
RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code ("TLGC") authorizes the
governing body of a municipality to adopt zoning regulations to promote the public health, safety,
morals, or general welfare and protect and preserve places and areas of historical, cultural, or
architectural importance and significance; and
WHEREAS, Section 211.005 of the TLGC authorizes the governing body of a
municipality to divide the municipality into districts of a number, shape, and size that the
governing body considers best for carrying out the provisions of Chapter 211, General Zoning
Regulations, within which districts the governing body may regulate the erection, construction,
reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, other structures or land; and
WHEREAS, during the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature a number of bills
were approved that impact municipalities in numerous ways, including, but not limited to, the use
and development of property and the application of municipal zoning authority; and
WHEREAS, the new legislation included Senate Bill 840, which amended the TLGC by
creating Chapter 218, which requires cities to permit the construction of multifamily and mixed -
use residential development in a zoning classification that allows for office, commercial, retail,
warehouse, or mixed -use development; and
WHEREAS, the new legislation also included Senate Bill 2477, which amended the TLGC
to require cities to permit the conversion of existing structures to multifamily and mixed -use
residential development in zoning classifications that allow for office, retail, or warehouse use;
and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2025, the City of Fort Worth City Council adopted Resolution
No. 150-08-2025, affirming the City's obligation to comply with statutes enacted during the
regular session of the 89th Texas legislature; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed Senate Bills 840 and 2477 and their impact on the
City's zoning ordinance and recommend that the zoning ordinance be amended to incorporate the
requirements set forth under those legislative bills; and
WHEREAS, city staff recommends amending the Chapter 4 "District Regulations",
Article 8, Section 4.803, "Non-residential District Use Table" to create a new land uses titled
"Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" and "Mixed -use Residential
(Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" and allow both uses in all commercial districts; and
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WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the Chapter 4 "District Regulations",
Article 12, Section 4.1203 "District Use Table" and create new land uses titled "Multifamily
Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" and "Mixed -use Residential (Chapter 218 of
Loc. Gov't Code)" and allow both uses in certain form -based districts; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance to create
supplemental use standards for Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)"
and "Mixed -use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)"; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance by amending
"The Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines ", "Camp Bowie District Boulevard
Revitalization Code", "Trinity Lakes Development Code", and "Berry/University Form Based
Code" to add an appendix in each code establishing property development standards, design
standards, and the development review process for multifamily and mixed -use residential and
conversions of buildings to multifamily or mixed -use residential under Chapter 218 of the TLGC;
and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance by amending the
"Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines", "Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay
Zoning Standards and Guidelines", and "I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines" to add
an appendix in each establishing property development standards, design standards, and
development review process for multifamily and mixed -use residential developments under
Chapter 218 of TLGC and conversions of buildings to multifamily or mixed -use residential under
Chapter 218 of the TLGC; and
WHEREAS, City staff finds that their recommendations are consistent with Senate Bills
840 and 2477; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission and City Council agree with city staffs
recommended amendments to the zoning ordinance and finds that such amendments to be
consistent with Senate Bills 840 and 2477.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 4, "District Regulations," Article 8, "Non-residential District Use Table," Section
4.803, "Non -Residential District Use Table," of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add a new use titled "Multifamily Residential
(Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" as a land use category under "Household Living" and allow
"Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" in "ER," "E," "FR," "F," "G,"
and "H" and add a "P*" in each of those cells, and add a reference to Section 5.159 under the
Supplemental Standards column; and add a new land use category titled "Mixed -Use Residential
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(Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" under "Household Living" and allow "Mixed -Use
Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc Gov't Code)" in : "ER," "E," "FR," "F," "G," and "H" and
add a "P*" in each of those cells, and add a reference to section 5.159 under the Supplemental
Standards column.
SECTION 2.
Chapter 4, "District Regulations", Article 12, "Form -Based Code District Use Table,"
Section 4.1203, "District Use Table" of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add "Mixed Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't
Code)" as a new land use category under the "Household Living" to allow "Mixed -Use Residential
(Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" in "MU-1 " "N-S/T4R," "CB/HC," "CB/RG," "CB/RU V
C-North," "CB/RU V C-South," "CB/T," "TL-BM," "TL-HM," "TL-VM," "TL-TR," "BU-RX,"
"BU-SH," "BU-IX," and adding a P* in those cells and add a reference "5.159 — MU-1", See
FBC Appendix" under the Supplemental Standards column.
SECTION 3.
Chapter 4, "District Regulations", Article 12, "Form -Based Code District Use Table,"
Section 4.1203, "District Use Table" of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add "Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't
Code) as a new land use category under the "Household Living" to allow "Mixed -Use Residential
(Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code)" in "MU-1," "N-S/T4R," "CB/HC," "CB/RG," "CB/RU V
C-North," "CB/RU V C-South," "CB/T," "TL-BM," "TL-HM," "TL-VM," "TL-TR," "BU-RX,"
"BU-SH," and "BU-IX" and add a P* in those cells and add a reference to section "5.159 — MU-
1", See FBC Appendix" under the Supplemental Standards column.
SECTION 4.
Chapter 5 "Supplemental Use Standards" of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to revise Article 1, "Standards for Selected Uses",
to add Section 5.159 titled "Mixed -Use Residential and Multifamily Residential Development
Under Chapter 218 of the Local Government Code to read as follows:
§5.159 MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL OR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT UNDER CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE
A. Applicability
(1) The regulations provided under this supplemental standard shall only apply to new mixed -
used residential and multifamily residential developments and conversions of buildings to mixed -
use residential and multifamily residential pursuant to Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government
Code. Any reference to mixed -use residential or multifamily residential in this section shall apply
to developments that are developed under Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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(2) Mixed -Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code) or Multifamily Residential
(Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov't Code) may be permitted in accordance with the land use tables in
Chapter 4, Articles 8 and 12, subject to the following:
(3) New mixed -use residential or multifamily residential is prohibited on land within:
a. A zoning classification that allows heavy industrial use;
b. 1,000 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site;
c. 3,000 feet of an airport or military base; or
d. An area designated as a clear zone or accident potential zone.
(4) A conversion of a building to mixed -use residential or multifamily residential does not
apply to a building that is located within:
a. A zoning classification that allows heavy industrial use;
b. 1,000 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site;
c. 3,000 feet of an airport or military base; or
d. 15,000 feet of the boundary of a military base if the area is designated by a
municipality or joint airport zoning board, as applicable, as a clear zone or accident
potential zone supporting military aviation operations.
(5) Any multifamily residential development, mixed -use residential development, or building
conversion within a historic district or historic overlay shall follow the regulations and
development standards of the historic district or historic overlay.
B. Development Review Process
Pursuant to Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code, all mixed -use residential or
multifamily developments that are consistent with all development principles and that conform to
all standards of this code shall be administratively approved by the Zoning Administrator or their
designee.
C. New Construction for Multifamily Residential and Mixed Use Residential Pursuant to
Chapter 218 of TLGC — All Commercial Districts.
(1) Property Development Standards.
a. For all new mixed -use residential and multifamily residential developments, the
following development standards shall apply.
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Lot size and zoning designation
Applicable District Regulations
Sites less than 1-acre zoned "E" Neighborhood
Commercial or "ER" Neighborhood § 4.709 "R2" Townhouse/Cluster
Commercial Restricted
Mixed -Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites less than 1-acre zoned "E"
Neighborhood Commercial or "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted
Open space
15% minimum
Units per acre
Unlimited
Front yard*
None required
Side yard*
Interior lot
5 feet minimum adjacent to street
Corner lot**
10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets
Height
45 feet maximum
Density
Unlimited
Parking
1 space per dwelling unit; nonresidential uses shall provide off-street parking in
accordance with § 6.201 Off -Street Parking Requirements.
Notes:
* May be subject to projected front yard (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(f),
Yards) up to a maximum of 25 feet.
** May be subject to other front, side and rear yard setback requirements (see Chapter 6,
Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards) up to a maximum of 25 feet.
Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard
and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards,
§ 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet.
All other development standards and regulations in § 4.709 "R2" Townhouse/Cluster
apply
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Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations
Sites 1-acre or larger zoned "E" Neighborhood
Commercial or "ER" Neighborhood § 4.713 "UR" Urban Residential
Commercial Restricted
Mixed -Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites 1-acre or larger zoned "E"
Neighborhood Commercial or "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted
Front yard (min./max.) 0'/20'
Rear yard — primary structure (min.) 5'
When adjacent to one- or two-family 20' (Width of adjacent alley, driveway access lot
districts with an existing one or two- or access easement may be counted towards
family structure (min.)
Rear yard — accessory structure (min.)
Side yard (min./max.)
Side yard: common lot line
Height
Density
minimum setback)
5' (if alley is provided, no accessory structure
setback required
0' /20'
0' (subject to building code spacing requirements)
45 feet maximum
Unlimited
Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; nonresidential
uses shall provide off-street parking in accordance with
§ 6.201 Off -Street Parking Requirements.
Notes:
Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard
and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards,
§ 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet.
Urban Forestry, Section 6.302 of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply.
All other development standards and regulations in § 4.713 "UR" Urban Residential apply
except for pedestrian -scaled lighting.
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Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations
Sites of any size zoned "F" General
Commercial or "FR" General Commercial § 4.1300 "MU -I" Low Intensity Mixed -Use
Restricted
Mixed -Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned "F" General
Commercial
Primary Street (min./max.)
Side Street (min./max.)
Rear yard (min.)
Side yard: common lot line
Height
0' /20'
0' /20'
5'
0' (subject to building code spacing requirements)
45 feet maximum
Density Unlimited
Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; nonresidential
uses shall provide off-street parking in accordance with
§ 6.201 Off -Street Parking Requirements.
Notes:
Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard
and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards,
§ 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet.
All other development standards and regulations in § 4.1300 "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed
Use apply except for pedestrian -scaled lighting and proximity test.
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Lot size and zoning designation
Applicable District Regulations
Sites of any size zoned "G" Intensive
§ 4.1302 "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed -Use
Commercial
Mixed -Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned "G" Intensive
Commercial
Primary Street (min./max.)
Side Street (min./max.)
Rear yard (min.)
Side yard: common lot line
Height
0' /20'
0' /20'
5'
0' (subject to building code spacing requirements)
45 feet maximum
Density Unlimited
Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; nonresidential
uses shall provide off-street parking in accordance with
§ 6.201 Off -Street Parking Requirements.
Notes:
Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard
and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards,
§ 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet.
All other development standards and regulations in § 4.1302 "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed
Use shall apply except for pedestrian -scaled lighting and proximity test.
(2) Additional Development Standards for Multifamily and Mixed -Use Residential
Developments
a. In the event the above tables conflict with the development standards under this
subsection, the development standards under this subsection shall control.
i. Parking Requirement. 1 space per dwelling unit
ii. Units Per Acre. Unlimited.
iii. Height. 45 feet or the highest height that would apply to an office,
commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on the site,
whichever is greater.
iv. Setback or Buffer Requirement. A setback or buffer requirement that would
apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed
on the site or 25 feet, whichever is lesser.
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(3) Multifamily Residential and Mixed -use Residential Development Permit Requirements
A Multifamily Development Permit shall be required for multifamily residential and
mixed -use residential developments. No permit shall be issued for construction, alteration or
revision to a multifamily residential development or mixed -use residential development unless
there has been a site plan approved by the development services director or an authorized
representative and a subdivision plat approved by the Plan Commission.
(4) Adjacent Land Use Map
As part of the submission of a permit application, the applicant shall submit a map showing all
land uses and businesses located within 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed -use residential or
multifamily residential development.
D. New Construction for Multifamily Residential and Mixed -Use Residential Pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the TLGC — Low Intensity Mixed -Use (MU-1) District
(1) Property Development Standards.
All new mixed -use residential and multifamily residential developments in a property with
a zoning classification of Low Intensity Mixed -Use (MU-1) shall comply with all development
standards and regulations set forth under § 4.1300 Low Intensity Mixed Use ("MU-1") District.
(2) Additional Development Standards for Mixed -Use Residential and Multifamily
Residential Developments
a. In the event the development standards of MU-1 conflict with the development
standards under this paragraph, the development standards under this paragraph shall
control:
a. Parking Requirement. 1 space per dwelling unit
b. Units Per Acre. Unlimited.
c. Height. 45 feet or the highest height that would apply to an office,
commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on the site,
whichever is greater.
d. Setback or Buffer Requirement. A setback or buffer requirement that would
apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed
on the site or 25 feet, whichever is lesser.
(3) . Adjacent Land Use Map
As part of the submission of a permit application, the applicant shall submit a map showing all land
uses and businesses located within 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed -use residential or multifamily
residential development.
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E. Building Conversion: Mixed -Use Residential Developments and Multifamily
(1) Requirements. A building or structural components of a building that is being converted
to a mixed -use residential or multifamily residential development shall require the following:
a. The building or structural components of a building was being used for office, retail,
or warehouse use;
b. The building or structural components of a building was constructed at least five
years before the proposed date to start the conversion; and
c. The building being converted must have at least 65 percent of each floor of the
building fit for occupancy.
(2) Development Standards Applicable to Conversion of Buildings for Mixed -Use Residential
and Multifamily Residential.
a. The following standards for units per acre, setback, parking and height shall apply to
building conversions for mixed -use residential and multifamily residential developments.
Building Conversion: Mixed -Use Residential or Multifamily Residential
Front, Rear and Side Setback Limited to the existing setback of the proposed converted
building
Height Limited to the height of the proposed converted building
Parking Limited to existing parking
Units per Acre Unlimited
b. To the extent allowed by law, all other development standards of the zoning district where
the proposed building conversion is to occur shall apply.
(3) . Adjacent Land Use Map
As part of the submission of a permit application, the applicant shall submit a map showing all land
uses and businesses located within 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed -use residential or multifamily
residential development.
SECTION 5.
The "Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines" as adopted and incorporated
into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4 "District Regulations", Article 4
"Overlay Districts", Section 4.402 "Urban Design District -Downtown," Subection (d) "Downtown
Urban Design Standards Adopted" is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit "A", attached and
hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to establish
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regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local
Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed -use residential, and the conversion
of certain buildings to multifamily residential or mixed -use residential within the Downtown
Urban Design overlay district. A copy of the Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines
is on file in the City Secretary's Office and the Development Services Department.
SECTION 6.
The "Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay Zoning Standards and Guidelines," as
adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4 "District
Regulations," Article 4, "Overlay Districts," Section 4.403, "Panther Island Peripheral Zone
("PIP") Overlay District," Subsection (d), "Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay Zoning
Standards and Guidelines adopted" is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit "B", attached and
hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix establishing
regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local
Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed -use residential, and the conversion
of certain buildings to multifamily residential or mixed -use residential within the Panther Island
Peripheral Zone overlay district. A copy of the Downtown Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay
Zoning Standards and Guidelines is on file in the City Secretary's Office and the Development
Services Department.
SECTION 7.
The "I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines," as adopted and incorporated into
Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4 "District Regulations," Article 4
"Overlay Districts," Section 4.404 "I-35W Corridor ("I-35W") Design Overlay District,"
subsection (d) "I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines adopted," is hereby amended as set
out in Exhibit "C," attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to
add an appendix establishing regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter 218
of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed -use residential,
and the conversion of certain buildings to multifamily residential or mixed -use residential. Within
the I-35W Corridor Design overlay district. A copy of the I-35W Development Standards and
Guidelines is on file in the City Secretary's Office and the Development Services Department.
SECTION 8.
The "Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines," as adopted and
incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, "District
Regulations," Article 13, "Form Based Districts," Section 4.1305, "Near Southside ("NS")
District", Subsection 4.1305(d)(1). "Other development standards," is hereby amended as set out
in Exhibit "D," attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add
an appendix to the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines establishing regulations
and development standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code
concerning multifamily residential, mixed -use residential, and conversion of buildings to
multifamily residential or mixed -use residential within the Near Southside ("NS") District. A copy
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of the "Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines" is on file in the City Secretary's
Office and the Development Services Department.
SECTION 9.
The "Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code," as adopted and incorporated
into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, "District Regulations," Article 13
"Form Based Districts," Section 4.1306, "Camp Bowie ("CB") District," Subsection 4.1306(d).
"Other development standards" is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit "E" attached and hereby
incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to the Camp Bowie
District Boulevard Revitalization Code establishing regulations and development standards
consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily
residential, mixed -use residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed -
use residential within the Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code. A copy of the
"Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code" is on file in the City Secretary's Office and
the Development Services Department.
SECTION 10.
The "Trinity Lakes Development Code," as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No.
21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, "District Regulations," Article 13, "Form Based
Districts," Section 4.1307, "Trinity Lakes ("TL") District", Subsection 4.1307(d), "Other
development standards," is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit "F," attached and hereby
incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to the "Trinity Lakes
Development Code," which establishes regulations and development standards consistent with
Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed -use
residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed -use residential within
the "Trinity Lakes ("TL") District. A copy of the "Trinity Lakes Development Code" is on file in
the City Secretary's Office and the Development Services Department.
SECTION 11.
The "Berry/University Form Based Code," as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance
No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, "District Regulations," Article 13, "Form Based
Districts," Section 4.1308, `Berry University (`BU") District," Subsection 4.1308(d), "Other
development standards," is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit "G," attached and hereby
incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to the "Berry/University
Form Based Code," which establishes regulations and development standards consistent with
Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed -use
residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed -use residential within
the `Berry University ("BU") District. A copy of the "Berry/University Form Based Code" is on
file in the City Secretary's Office and the Development Services Department.
SECTION 12.
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This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are
in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting
provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 13.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or
decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any
such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 14.
Any person, firm, or corporation, who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation
exists shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 15.
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and
all violations of the provisions of Ordinances No. 3011, 13896, 21653 and any other ordinances
affecting zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance, and, as to
such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court
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or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted
until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 16.
The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to publish the
caption, penalty clause and effective date of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Section 52.013, Texas Local
Government Code.
SECTION 17.
All other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth not herein amended
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 18.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Christopher Austria,
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED: June 9. 2026
EFFECTIVE: May 12, 2026
Jannette S. Goodall,
City Secretary
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Exhibit A: Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines
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areservation-and-desi an/urbandesi an/sb 8402477-revisions/exhibit-a. -downtown-urban-desi an-
standards-and-guidelines-2026-update. pdf
Exhibit B: Panther Island Peripheral Zone Design Overlay
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areservation-and-desi an/urbandesi an/sb 8402477-revi sions/panther-i sland-a eriaheral-zones-
2026-uadate.adf
Exhibit C: I-35W Design Overlay District Guidelines
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areservation-and-design/urbandesian/sb8402477-revisions/5-8-2026-i-3 5-auidelines_bbb-
final.adf
Exhibit D: Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines
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areservation-and-desi an/urbandesi an/sb 8402477-revisions/near-southside-develobment-
standards-and-guidelines 6.12.2026.adf
Exhibit E: Camp Bowie Boulevard Revitalization Code
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areservati on-and-desi an/urb andesi an/sb 8402477-
revisions/cambbowieboulevardrevitalization 6.12.2026.bdf
Exhibit F: Trinity Lakes Development Code
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breservation-and-design/urbandesian/sb8402477-revisions/trinity 1akeS development code-
ammendment final-June-2026.adf
Exhibit G: Berry/University Form -Based Code
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areservation-and-desi an/urbandesi an/sb 8402477-revi sions/fw_berrv_fbc-final-ubdated-
6.12.2026.adf