§ 36-3 — DEFINITIONS

§ 36-3 DEFINITIONS.

Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise, the following terms and phrases, as used in this chapter, shall have the meanings hereinafter designated. OPEN SPACE. An interest in land that the City of Fort Worth owns or maintains with the primary intent of meeting one or more of the following purposes: (1) To preserve or restore natural areas and resources; (2) To maintain or enhance air or water quality; (3) To preserve the property's aesthetic value and its contribution to the quality of life of the community; (4) To mitigate erosion or enhance flood control efforts; or (5) To prevent encroachment on floodplains or watersheds. Incidental or programmatic use of Open Space for other purposes may occur; however, that use is intended to be secondary to the purposes identified above. Open Space is not park land and is not owned, held, or claimed as a public square or park, nor is Open Space acquired or designated as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site. (Ord. 27425-01-2025, § 1, passed 1-28-2025, eff. 2-7-2025)