MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL OR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.159
in effect§ 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.
(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. One thousand (1,000) feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site;
c. Three thousand (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. One thousand (1,000) feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site;
c. Three thousand (3,000) feet of an airport or military base; or
d. Fifteen thousand (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 multi family 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.
Lot size and zoning designation | Applicable District Regulations
Sites less than 1 -acre zoned "E" Neighborhood Commercial or "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted | § 4.709 "R2" Townhouse/Cluster
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
Lot size and zoning designation | Applicable District Regulations
Sites 1-acre or larger zoned "E" Neighborhood Commercial or "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted | § 4.713 "UR" Urban Residential
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 districts with an existing one or two-family structure (min.) | 20' (Width of adjacent alley, driveway access lot or access easement may be counted towards minimum setback)
Rear yard - accessory structure (min.) | 5' (if alley is provided, no accessory structure setback required
Side yard (min./max.) | 0/20'
Side yard: common lot line | 0' (subject to building code spacing requirements)
Height | 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.
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.
Lot size and zoning designation | Applicable District Regulations
Sites of any size zoned "F" General Commercial or "FR" General Commercial Restricted | § 4.1300 "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use
Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned "F" General Commercial
Primary Street (min./max.) | 0/20'
Side Street (min./max.) | 0/20'
Rear yard (min.) | 5'
Side yard: common lot line | 0' (subject to building code spacing requirements)
Height | 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.
Lot size and zoning designation | Applicable District Regulations
Sites of any size zoned "G" Intensive Commercial | § 4.1302 "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use
Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned "G" Intensive Commercial
Primary Street (min./max.) | 0/20'
Side Street (min./max ) | 0/20'
Rear yard (min.) | 5'
Side yard: common lot line | 0' (subject to building code spacing requirements)
Height | 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.
1. Parking requirement. One (1) space per dwelling unit.
2. Units per acre. Unlimited.
3. Height. Forty five (45) feet or the highest height that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on the site, whichever is greater.
4. 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) 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 multi-family 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:
1. Parking requirement. One (1) space per dwelling unit.
2. Units per acre. Unlimited.
3. Height. Forty five (45) feet or the highest height that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on the site, whichever is greater.
4. 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.
(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.
(Ord. 28597-06-2026, § 4, passed 6-9-2026)
Source: City of Fort Worth, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Zoning Ordinance (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-77989Fetched: 10/26/2026