GENERALLY

Fort Worth City Code ch. 22, art. VI, div. 1

in effect

Fort Worth City Code § 22-155 SOME PARKING VIOLATIONS AS CIVIL OFFENSES.

§ 22-155 SOME PARKING VIOLATIONS AS CIVIL OFFENSES. With the exception of violations of §§ 22-162.1, 22-162.3 and 22-162.4 which are criminal offenses, the violation of the provisions of this article related to the parking and stopping of vehicles shall be civil offenses subject to civil penalties and fines pursuant to the procedures for administrative adjudication as set forth in Chapter 10 of this code. (Ord. 10107, § 1, passed 5-3-1988; Ord. 18162-07-2008, § 2, passed 7-8-2008) Cross-reference: Parking violation bureau, see §§ 10-16 et seq.

Fort Worth City Code § 22-156 STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN BUS LANES.

§ 22-156 STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN BUS LANES. (a) No person shall stop, stand or park or cause to be stopped, stood or parked any vehicle in any bus lane, except to render by bus the service of the public bus transportation system or except in those portions of that bus lane, being described as the easternmost lane of Throckmorton Street and the westernmost lane of Houston Street between the north curb line of West Lancaster Street and the south curb line of West Belknap Street, adjoining the following described loading zones: (1) Throckmorton Street. a. That loading zone which may be employed as such zone at any time except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., such zone being more particularly described as that space or section of the curb adjoining such lane between a point of beginning being 28 feet north from the north curb line of West Fourth Street and a point of termination being 80 feet north from such point of beginning; and b. Those loading zones which may be employed as such zones at any time except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., such zones being more particularly described as follows: that space or section of the curb adjoining such lane between a point of beginning being 24 feet north of the north curb line of West Sixth Street and a point of termination being 60 feet north from such point of beginning. (2) Houston Street. That space or section of the curb adjoining such lane between a point of beginning being 125 feet north from the north curb line of West Second Street and a point of termination being 40 feet north from such point of beginning. (b) No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his or her control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful. (1) Every vehicle stopped or parked upon a roadway where there are adjacent curbs shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels of such vehicle parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb. (2) Parking of vehicles with the left-hand wheels adjacent to and within 18 inches of the left-hand curb of a one-way roadway shall be permitted. (1964 Code, § 26-86) (Ord. 7015, § 5, passed 6-3-1974)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-157 RESTRICTED WHERE LESS THAN TEN FEET OF ROADWAY LEFT AVAILABLE FOR TRAFFIC.

§ 22-157 RESTRICTED WHERE LESS THAN TEN FEET OF ROADWAY LEFT AVAILABLE FOR TRAFFIC. It shall be unlawful for any driver to stop, stand or park any vehicle upon a street in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a driver may stop temporarily during actual loading or unloading of passengers or when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals of a police officer. (1964 Code, § 26-87) Statutory reference: State law requiring an unobstructed width of the highway opposite a standing vehicle to be left for free passage of other vehicles, see Tex. Transportation Code Ch. 545

Fort Worth City Code § 22-158 PASSENGER LOADING ZONES.

§ 22-158 PASSENGER LOADING ZONES. (a) It shall be unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stop, stand or park longer than five minutes in any place marked as a passenger loading zone, and then only for the expeditious loading or unloading of persons. (b) It shall be unlawful at any time to leave an unattended vehicle in any place marked as a passenger loading zone. (1964 Code, § 26-88) (Ord. 15712, § 2, passed 10-7-2003)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-158.1 COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE.

§ 22-158.1 COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE. (a) It shall be unlawful for the driver of a noncommercial motor vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle for a period of time in a location specifically designated for use by commercial motor vehicles unless such vehicle has a loading permit for that time and place. (b) It shall be unlawful for the driver of a commercial motor vehicle to stop or park such vehicle for a period of time longer than that specified for that commercial loading zone or as detailed in a loading permit. (c) It shall be unlawful for the driver of a commercial motor vehicle or the holder of a loading permit who parks a vehicle in a commercial loading zone to use such zone for any use besides the expeditious loading, unloading, delivery or pick up of supplies or merchandise. (Ord. 15712, § 3, passed 10-7-2003; Ord. 19947-10-2011, § 2C, passed 10-25-2011)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-158.2 WHEN PROVISIONS APPLICABLE.

§ 22-158.2 WHEN PROVISIONS APPLICABLE. The provisions of §§ 22-158 and 22-158.1 shall apply daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except as otherwise posted, Sundays, and such other days as shall be specifically designated by the city council. (Ord. 15712, § 4, passed 10-7-2003; Ord. 20315-08-2012, § 2, passed 8-7-2012)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-158.3 VALET PARKING ZONES.

§ 22-158.3 VALET PARKING ZONES. (a) It shall be unlawful for a driver of a vehicle, other than a licensee operating under a valet parking license issued under Chapter 30, Article VI of the city code, as amended, to park in any place marked as a valet parking zone. (b) It shall be unlawful for a valet parking operator to violate Chapter 30, Article VI, § 30-96(a)(5) of the city code, as amended. For purposes of this subsection, a valet parking operator is defined as a person or entity, including any employees or subcontractors, that operates under a valet parking license issued pursuant to Chapter 30, Article VI of the city code, as amended. (Ord. 22224-05-2016, § 2, passed 5-17-2016)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-158.4 PRE-ARRANGED MOTORBUS ZONE.

§ 22-158.4 PRE-ARRANGED MOTORBUS ZONE. (a) The driver of a vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle that is not a pre-arranged motorbus shall not stop, stand or park such vehicle for any period of time in a location specifically designated for use by pre-arranged motorbuses. (b) The driver or operator of a pre-arranged motorbus shall not load or discharge passengers outside of a pre-arranged motorbus zone when in downtown, or within the pre-arranged motorbus zone in an unsafe manner. (c) A pre-arranged motorbus parked in a pre-arranged motorbus zone shall not idle its engines nor remain parked for more than the posted time limit for that pre-arranged motorbus zone, unless extenuating weather conditions require a longer period. (d) The pre-arranged motorbus driver or operator shall enter a pre-arranged motorbus zone in such a manner that the pre-arranged motorbus shall be in a position with the right front wheel no further than 18 inches from the curb and with the pre-arranged motorbus parked parallel to the curb so as not to unduly impede the movement of other vehicular traffic. (Ord. 23478-12-2018, § 2, passed 12-4-2018)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-159 STORING OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREET PROHIBITED.

§ 22-159 STORING OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREET PROHIBITED. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to store or allow the storage of a vehicle upon the public streets, alleys, sidewalks or parkways of the city. (b) For purposes of this section, a vehicle shall be considered stored if it is parked at the same location for a continuous period of time in excess of five days. Relocating the vehicle by less than one-tenth of a mile to another location on a public street, alley, sidewalk, or parkway of the city will not stop the running of the five day period. A stored vehicle is deemed to be a vehicle which is illegally parked on public property, and such vehicle shall be subject to removal and disposal as an abandoned vehicle, according to the terms of Article IX, Division 1, of this chapter. (1964 Code, § 26-89) (Ord. 7190, § 1, passed 7-11-1975; Ord. 9852, § 2, passed 3-31-1987; Ord. 23193-04-2018, § 2, passed 4-17-2018; Ord. 24825-04-2021, § 1, passed 4-20-2021, eff. 4-25-2021)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-160 PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOATS AND OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT YARDS AND SIDE YARDS OF AREAS ZONED ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY.

§ 22-160 PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, BOATS AND OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT YARDS AND SIDE YARDS OF AREAS ZONED ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY. (a) It shall be illegal for any person to park or to allow to be parked on any property under his or her control any automobile, bus, truck, motorcycle, motorhome, camper, trailer, boat or any vehicle on any portion of a front yard or side yard of any area which is zoned “A” One-Family, “A-R” Residential, “B” Two-Family, “R-1" Residential or “R-2" Residential under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or on any premises which is used for one-family, two-family or multifamily dwelling purposes unless: (1) Such area is a part of a hard-surfaced driveway or parking area; (2) Such area is a part of a gravel driveway bordered by cement curbing or similar permanent border; (3) Such area is a part of a required driveway that provides access to a garage, carport or off-street parking area required by the zoning ordinance; or (4) Such area is part of a side yard which is enclosed by a screening fence at least six feet in height and so constructed that no person can see through into the area surrounded by the fence. (b) The term VEHICLE as used herein shall mean every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a street or highway, except devices moved exclusively by human power. (c) The term HARD-SURFACED as used herein shall include cement, asphalt, brick and other commonly accepted pavement which may be approved by the building official. (d) The terms of this section shall not be construed to apply to the parking of vehicles in a front yard or side yard where such parking is permitted in conjunction with temporary special events open to the public which may be designated from time to time by the city council. (e) This section shall be cumulative of all ordinances of the city except where the provisions of this section are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. (1964 Code, § 27-54) (Ord. 9863, § 1, passed 4-21-1987; Ord. 9916, § 1, passed 7-28-1987)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-161 PARKING IN ALLEY PROHIBITED.

§ 22-161 PARKING IN ALLEY PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any driver to park a vehicle within an alley. (1964 Code, § 26-90)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-162.1 PARKING OF OVERSIZE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

§ 22-162.1 PARKING OF OVERSIZE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to park or allow to be parked any oversize commercial vehicle or any tow trucks, dump trucks, truck-tractors, concrete mixing trucks, stake-bed trucks, buses, or similar vehicles, regardless of weight, on any property under his or her control or any portion of a front yard including the driveway, side yard or rear yard of any area of district which is residentially zoned under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or used for residential purposes. (b) This section does not apply to a recreational vehicle as defined in § 22-1 that is less than 26 feet in length. (1964 Code, § 26-91) (Ord. 12436, § 1, passed 3-14-1996; Ord. 17867, § 2, passed 11-6-2007; Ord. 19947-10-2011, § 2D, passed 10-25-2011; Ord. 23193-04-2018, § 2, passed 4-17-2018) Editor’s note: Section 22-162.1 was formerly § 22-162.

Fort Worth City Code § 22-162.2 PARKING OF LARGE AND OVERSIZE VEHICLES ON STREETS.

§ 22-162.2 PARKING OF LARGE AND OVERSIZE VEHICLES ON STREETS. (a) It shall be unlawful for the driver, owner or operator of an oversized commercial vehicle to park or permit to be parked, stand or remain motionless: (1) On a public street in any area zoned residential under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or used for residential purposes unless the vehicle is being actively loaded or unloaded; or (2) For more than two hours on a public street in any area not zoned residential under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or not used for residential purposes. (b) It shall be unlawful for the driver, owner or operator of a large recreational vehicle and an oversized recreational vehicle to park or permit to be parked, stand or remain motionless: (1) On a public street in any area zoned residential under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or used for residential purposes; or (2) On a public street in any area not zoned residential under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or not used for residential purposes. (c) It is an exception to subsection (b)(1) above that the large recreational vehicle or oversize recreational vehicle is being parked or allowed to be parked, stand or remain motionless for loading, unloading, maintenance, or any combination thereof, for no more than 72 hours in any seven-day period. Relocation of the large recreational vehicle or oversize recreational vehicle to another location on private property or the adjoining public street does not stop the running of the 72-hour period. (Ord. 17867, § 3, passed 11-6-2007; Ord. 18162-07-2008, § 3, passed 7-8-2008; Ord. 23193-04-2018, § 2, passed 4-17-2018)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-162.3 PARKING OF LARGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

§ 22-162.3 PARKING OF LARGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. (a) Except as specifically set forth below, it shall be unlawful for any person to park or allow to be parked any large recreational vehicle on any property under his or her control on any portion of a front yard, side yard or rear yard of any area or district which is residentially zoned under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or used for residential purposes. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, a large recreational vehicle may be parked on a side yard or rear yard provided that it is parked behind a screening fence at least six feet in height which fence shall be sufficient to obscure the view of such large recreational vehicle by persons on adjacent property. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, a large recreational vehicle may be parked on a driveway or other lawful parking area for up to 72 hours during any seven-day period for loading, unloading or maintenance so long as such vehicle is parked in compliance with all relevant parking regulations. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, a person who owns a large recreational vehicle on the date of the passage of this ordinance may, within 90 days of the passage of this ordinance obtain, without charge, from the development department of the City of Fort Worth a continuance permit. Such continuance permit shall allow the large recreational vehicle to be parked on a driveway in the front yard of the owner of the large recreational vehicle so long as such large recreational vehicle is not parked within ten feet of the curb or edge of an improved street, does not interfere with the use of a sidewalk and does not create a visual obstruction to drivers or pedestrians using the street or sidewalk. The continuance permit shall be issued for a specific large recreational vehicle owned by the owner on the date of the passage of this ordinance and cannot be transferred to another vehicle or owner. (Ord. 18162-07-2008, § 4, passed 7-8-2008; Ord. 23193-04-2018, § 3, passed 4-17-2018)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-162.4 PARKING OF OVERSIZE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

§ 22-162.4 PARKING OF OVERSIZE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. (a) Except as specifically set forth below, it shall be unlawful for any person to park or allow to be parked any oversize recreational vehicle on any property under his or her control on any portion of a front yard, side yard or rear yard of any area or district which is residentially zoned under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or used for residential purposes. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, an oversize recreational vehicle may be parked on a side yard or rear yard provided that it is parked behind a screening fence at least six feet in height which fence shall be sufficient to obscure the view of such oversize recreational vehicle by persons on adjacent property. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, an oversize recreational vehicle may be parked on a driveway or other lawful parking area for up to 72 hours during any seven-day period for loading, unloading or maintenance so long as such vehicle is parked in compliance with all relevant parking regulations. (Ord. 18162-07-2008, § 5, passed 7-8-2008; Ord. 23193-04-2018, § 2, passed 4-17-2018)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-162.5 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.

§ 22-162.5 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. Any violation of the provisions of §§ 22-162.1, 22-162.3 or § 22-162.4 of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 plus court costs for each violation. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 18162-07-2008, § 6, passed 7-8-2008)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-163 MANNER OF PARKING IN DESIGNATED ZONE FOR CERTAIN HOURS; EXCEPTIONS.

§ 22-163 MANNER OF PARKING IN DESIGNATED ZONE FOR CERTAIN HOURS; EXCEPTIONS. Between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., it shall be unlawful for the owner or driver of any vehicle to park such vehicle or permit the same to be parked on any roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway or curb of such roadway in a zone bounded by the north curb line of Belknap Street on the north, the south curb line of Lancaster Avenue on the south, the west curb line of Taylor Street on the west, and the east curb line of Calhoun Street on the east. This section shall not prevent the parking of any vehicle at any loading platform situated on or alongside any roadway in such zone in a manner making for the expeditious unloading and delivery or picking up and loading of materials and merchandise at such platform, and while such vehicle is actually being used for such purposes, except that on Lancaster Avenue in such zone, it shall be unlawful to park other than parallel with the edge of the roadway at any time. (1964 Code, § 26-92)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-164 MANNER OF PARKING OF VEHICLES WITH SIX OR MORE WHEELS IN CERTAIN ZONES.

§ 22-164 MANNER OF PARKING OF VEHICLES WITH SIX OR MORE WHEELS IN CERTAIN ZONES. (a) It shall be unlawful for the owner or driver of any vehicle with six wheels or more (including articulated vehicles), or with more than two axles, to park such vehicle or permit the same to be parked, on any metered parking or times restricted parking space or any roadway in a zone bounded by the north curb line of Belknap Street on the north, the south curb line of Lancaster Avenue on the south, the west curb line of Henderson Street on the west, and the east curb line of Jones Street on the east, unless such vehicle fits properly within the individual space marked for metered or time restricted parking. (b) If the area designated for metered or time restricted parking is not marked or delineated for individual parking, such vehicles are restricted to no more than eight feet from the curb and a maximum length of 24 feet. Such vehicles should be parked parallel with the curbs along the streets within the above-mentioned zone and headed in the direction of traffic. (1964 Code, § 26-93) (Ord. 20315-08-2012, § 2, passed 8-7-2012)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-165 PARKING PASSENGER CARS IN CERTAIN ZONE.

§ 22-165 PARKING PASSENGER CARS IN CERTAIN ZONE. (a) It shall be unlawful for the owner or driver of any passenger car to park such car or permit the same to be parked in a roadway in front of or alongside any loading platform. (b) The words PASSENGER CAR, as used in this section, shall mean any motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons. (1964 Code, § 26-94)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-166 PARKING OR STANDING CLOSE TO CURB.

§ 22-166 PARKING OR STANDING CLOSE TO CURB. Except when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals, the driver of a vehicle shall not stop, stand or park such vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway, headed in the direction of traffic, and with the curb-side wheels of the vehicle within 18 inches of the edge of the roadway, except where streets have been marked for angle or head-in parking. (1964 Code, § 26-95) Statutory reference: Similar provisions, see V.A.C.S. Art. 6701d, § 96

Fort Worth City Code § 22-167 UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE.

§ 22-167 UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE. No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key from the ignition and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway. Use of a remote starting device does not create an exemption to this section. (1964 Code, § 26-96) (Ord. 19947-10-2011, § 2E, passed 10-25-2011) Statutory reference: Similar provisions, see V.A.C.S. Art. 6701d, § 97

Fort Worth City Code § 22-168 IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM UNATTENDED PARKED CARS.

§ 22-168 IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM UNATTENDED PARKED CARS. No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle within the city, shall allow or suffer such motor vehicle to be left unattended unless and until the ignition key to such motor vehicle shall be first removed therefrom and the ignition thereof shall be fixed in a locked position; provided, however, that this section shall not be applicable to trucks, buses or commercial motor vehicles. (1964 Code, § 26-97)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-169 OWNER PRIMA FACIE RESPONSIBLE FOR ILLEGAL PARKING.

§ 22-169 OWNER PRIMA FACIE RESPONSIBLE FOR ILLEGAL PARKING. If any vehicle is found in violation of any provision of this code or of state statute regulating the stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle, the owner, or person in whose name such vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation. (1964 Code, § 26-98) (Ord. 7935, § 1, passed 7-17-1979; Ord. 19947-10-2011, § 2F, passed 10-25-2011)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-170 MOTORBUS STOPS AND MANNER OF STOPPING.

§ 22-170 MOTORBUS STOPS AND MANNER OF STOPPING. All stops by motorbuses within the city for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers shall be made at street intersections on the right side of the street along which the bus is traveling and on the near side of the intersecting street, except at such other locations as may be designated by the city traffic engineer. Such stops not located at the near side of street intersections as may be designated by the city traffic engineer shall be marked as bus stops by the individual or organization in charge of operation of such motorbuses. Before making any stop for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, motorbuses shall pull in as near the street curb upon the right-hand side of the motorbus making such stop as possible, and shall stop as near such right-hand curb as possible; and, when a motorbus is making such a stop, such motorbus shall stop in such a place as to interfere with the vehicular traffic on the street on which such motorbus is traveling as little as possible, but no part of any motorbus shall be stopped so as to obstruct traffic on any intersecting street except when such stops shall be necessary for the purpose of protecting life or property. (1964 Code, § 26-99)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-171 PARKING RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY.

§ 22-171 PARKING RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY. (a) Parking restricted on private property of public service, etc., corporations. In any areaway, parkway, trafficway or parking space owned or controlled by any public service concern, public service utility company, terminal company, railroad or other quasi-public corporation or public concern, designed for the temporary parking of patrons of such public concern, utility or corporation, it shall be unlawful for any person or any person having control of any motor vehicle, or vehicle of any kind, to park upon or in any such space owned or controlled by a public service corporation or public service concern mentioned herein for a longer period than two hours, which time is fixed as a reasonable length of time in which any person may so occupy any private property owned or controlled by such public service corporation or public concern set aside and designed for use of the public having business to transact with such public service corporation or public service concern; provided, however, that no vehicle shall be parked longer than 30 minutes on the west side of the private street on the Texas and Pacific Railway Company property’s west curb line of the street, which opens onto West Lancaster Street which is at a point 431 feet from the centerline of Jennings Avenue, and the east curb line of such street is 260 feet from the centerline of the intersection of Throckmorton Street and West Lancaster Street, such street being 42 feet wide. (b) Unauthorized parking on private property prohibited. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand a vehicle, whether occupied or unoccupied, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually loading or unloading such vehicle, in any private driveway or on any private parking lot or other private property without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession thereof. (2) In the event the identity of the driver of such vehicle is unknown, the owner or person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be prima facie deemed to be in violation hereof. (c) Exception to subsection (b). No citation issued under the provisions of subsection (b) above shall be valid unless such citation includes a statement to the effect that at the time same was issued, a clearly visible sign was located on the private property involved, informing the public that such private driveway, parking lot or other private property is reserved for the use of authorized persons or vehicles only, and further that such sign states the persons or vehicles authorized. (1964 Code, §§ 26-129, 26-130) (Ord. 6651, §§ 5, 6, passed 3-20-1972; Ord. 9852, §§ 3, 4, passed 3-31-1987)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-171.5 PARKING RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY.

§ 22-171.5 PARKING RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY. (a) Unauthorized parking on public property prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand a vehicle, whether occupied or unoccupied, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually loading or unloading such vehicle, in a public driveway or on any public parking lot or other public property without the express or implied consent of the representative of the public property or person in lawful control thereof. In the event the identity of the driver of such vehicle is unknown, the owner or person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be prima facie deemed to be in violation hereof. (b) Exception to subsection (a). No citation issued under the provisions of subsection (a) above shall be valid unless such citation includes a statement to the effect that at the time same was issued, a clearly visible sign was located on the public property involved, informing the public that such public driveway, parking lot or other public property is reserved for the use of authorized persons or vehicles only, and further that such sign states the persons or vehicles authorized. (Ord. 10248, § 1, passed 1-31-1989)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-172 TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO SPECIFY CERTAIN PARKING SPACES.

§ 22-172 TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO SPECIFY CERTAIN PARKING SPACES. The traffic engineer, in order to expedite and regulate the flow of vehicular traffic upon public streets, is directed: (a) To determine and designate spaces for exclusive uses as bus stops, taxicab stands, and passenger and commercial loading zones, and such other zones as may be determined at his or her sole discretion to mark the same with appropriate signs and markings; and (b) To determine and designate no parking zones and to mark such spaces with appropriate signs or markings. (Ord. 2789, § 2; Ord. 15712, § 5, passed 10-7-2003) Editor’s note: A reference to § 22-171 in the above section has been changed to § 22-171(a), at the editor’s discretion, in order to conform same to the amendment to § 22-171 by Ord. 9852, § 3, adopted March 31, 1987.

Fort Worth City Code § 22-173 MAP TO BE FILED WITH CITY SECRETARY; PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF REGULATION.

§ 22-173 MAP TO BE FILED WITH CITY SECRETARY; PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF REGULATION. Every regulation, designation, delineation or determination promulgated by the traffic engineer pursuant to the authority granted by § 22-172 shall be described in writing or by a map of the area and filed with the city secretary. Such writing or map shall constitute a public record, and all persons shall be charged with notice of the contents of same. Each and every failure of any person to observe or comply with any such regulation promulgated by the traffic engineer of the city shall be deemed a violation of this article. (1964 Code, § 26-102)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-174 PRIVATE OFF-STREET DISABILITY PARKING.

§ 22-174 PRIVATE OFF-STREET DISABILITY PARKING. (a) Private off-street disability parking spaces exclusively for vehicles which display the distinguishing license plates, specially designated symbols, tags or other devices issued to disabled veterans and other persons with disabilities pursuant to state or federal law, shall have the dimensions and markings required by prevailing state and federal standards. Such stalls or spaces shall be designated by posting appropriate signage at the owner’s expense. Appropriate signage shall be any sign in or immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space, consisting of wording, symbol(s) or a combination thereof, which conveys to a person of ordinary intelligence that the stalls or spaces indicated are reserved for persons with disabilities. (b) It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle, not displaying a distinguishing license plate, symbol, tag or device issued to persons with disabilities pursuant to state or federal law to stop, stand, park or leave standing such vehicle in any parking space designated for the exclusive use of persons with disabilities pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. Such unlawful action shall be enforced in the same manner as provided for other parking violations. (c) Any vehicles not displaying the proper license plates, tags or devices may be towed from a disability parking space designated by subsection (a) of this section at the expense of the owner of such vehicle, and may be impounded until all towing and storage charges are paid. (1964 Code, § 26-102.1) (Ord. 8133, § 1, passed 7-8-1980; Ord. 13164, § 1, passed 9-23-1997)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-175 HEAD-IN PARKING.

§ 22-175 HEAD-IN PARKING. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (d) below, all head-in parking which requires a parked vehicle to use the public right-of-way for maneuvering in and out of a parking space is prohibited. (b) Existing head-in parking may remain on a minor street, which is defined as one that is not more 3,000 feet long, has a speed not exceeding 30 mph, carries no more than 1,200 vehicles per day, and its traffic load is not expected to increase, if the following conditions are met: (1) The city traffic engineer determines that such parking will not create a traffic or pedestrian hazard; (2) A recessed parking area is constructed in such a manner that no part of a vehicle (approximately 18 feet long) parked perpendicular to the street extends into the street as defined by a curb line; (3) A paved pedestrian walkway not less than six feet wide shall be constructed parallel to the curb line across the front of the parking area. The six-foot walkway shall be connected on both ends, to the normal walk line with a paved walk not less than four feet wide constructed perpendicular to the curb line. If the parking area and six-foot walkway extend beyond the normal property line, the adjacent property owner requesting the parking shall provide a dedicated easement for public use. In the event that the existing head-in parking is located in such a manner that a parked vehicle clears the normal property line (approximately ten feet behind the curb), the requirement of the walkway in front of the parking area will be eliminated; and (4) The construction of laid-down curb, pedestrian walks and paved head-in parking area shall be in accordance with standard City of Fort Worth specifications for driveways and sidewalks. (c) Existing head-in parking shall be removed except as permitted by subsection (b) above and stand-up curb shall be constructed at such time that the property adjacent to the laid-down curb changes usage, the building on the adjacent property is substantially remodeled or when the street is reconstructed. (d) New angle/head-in parking may be constructed if the following conditions are met: (1) The new parking directly supports a redevelopment project. A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT shall be defined as any project that includes a change in use of an existing structure, or the reuse of an existing parcel where prior use can be demonstrated to the city; (2) The parking space is a minimum of 20 feet in depth measured from the face of the curb. In constrained areas, an 18-foot minimum may be considered and approved, when deemed appropriate by the city traffic engineer; (3) The parking spaces are at an angle of 45 degrees or greater to the face of the curb; (4) The travel lane adjacent to the new parking will be a minimum of 15 feet wide. In constrained areas, a minimum 12-foot wide travel lane may be considered and approved, when deemed appropriate by the city traffic engineer; (5) A minimum six-foot wide paved sidewalk is required adjacent to the new parking; (6) The city traffic engineer determines that the new parking does not create a hazard to pedestrians or traffic; and (7) The construction of curb and gutter, sidewalks and the paved angle/head-in parking area meet all city specifications. (e) The decision of the city traffic engineer may be appealed to the city council. (1964 Code, § 26-102.2) (Ord. 8288, § 1, passed 3-10-1981; Ord. 15946, § 1, passed 4-13-2004; Ord. 17517, § 1, passed 4-24-2007)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-176 CURB CUTS AND LAID-DOWN CURB PERMIT PROCEDURES.

§ 22-176 CURB CUTS AND LAID-DOWN CURB PERMIT PROCEDURES. The location of ingress and egress driveways shall be subject to approval of the city traffic engineer under curb cut or laid-down curb permit procedures. Driveways shall not exceed 65% of the property frontage. There shall be a minimum of 20 feet of curb along the street between driveways where there is more than one driveway on property under unified ownership or control and used as one premises. The decision of the city traffic engineer may be appealed to the city council. (1964 Code, § 26-102.3) (Ord. 8288, § 1, passed 3-10-1981)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-177 LOADING AND UNLOADING FACILITIES.

§ 22-177 LOADING AND UNLOADING FACILITIES. When off-street loading dock facilities are required, the minimum width of the dock shall be ten feet and the minimum depth shall be 60 feet. The loading dock facilities shall be constructed in such a manner that any vehicle anticipated to use the dock will clear the public right-of-way when properly parked at the dock. Under unusual circumstances, the 60-foot minimum distance may be reduced by the approval of the city traffic engineer. The decision of the city traffic engineer may be appealed to the city council. (1964 Code, § 26-102.4) (Ord. 8288, § 1, passed 3-10-1981)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-178 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES.

§ 22-178 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device, no person shall: (1) Stop, stand or park a vehicle: a. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping; b. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; c. On a sidewalk; d. Within an intersection; e. On a crosswalk; f. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by signs or markings; g. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic; h. Upon a bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel; or i. On any railroad track. (2) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers: a. At any place where official signs prohibit standing; b. In front of a public or private driveway; c. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; d. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection; e. Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway; or f. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance (when properly sign-posted). (3) Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers: a. At any place where official signs prohibit parking; or b. Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. (b) Except where official signs or markings indicate otherwise, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. (c) Except where official signs or markings indicate otherwise, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of roadway, or its left-hand wheels within 18 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of roadway. (d) All words and phrases used in this section shall have the same meaning as they are defined in the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 6701d. (Ord. 10267, § 1, passed 3-7-1989) Cross-reference: Distance from curb, see § 22-166 Head-in parking prohibited, see § 22-175 Parking in disability parking spaces, see § 22-174(b) Prohibited in alleys, see § 22-161 Prohibited in certain residentially zoned yard areas, see § 22-160 Restricted on certain private property, see § 22-171 Restricted on certain public property, see § 22-171.5 Restricted when less than ten feet of roadway left available for traffic, see § 22-157 Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in certain bus lanes, see § 22-156

Fort Worth City Code § 22-179 SOLICITATION BETWEEN AN OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE A PEDESTRIAN.

§ 22-179 SOLICITATION BETWEEN AN OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE A PEDESTRIAN. (a) This section applies: (1) In the area defined by a boundary beginning at the intersection of Pine and Vickery, proceeding north on Pine to Lancaster, then proceeding west on Lancaster to Commerce, then proceeding north on Commerce to 5th Street, then proceeding west on 5th Street to Throckmorton, then proceeding south on Throckmorton to Lancaster, then proceeding west on Lancaster to the east bank of the Trinity River, then proceeding south along the east bank of the Trinity River to Vickery, then proceeding east on Vickery to the point of beginning; and (2) On the streets and pedestrian rights-of-way that bound the areas described in this subsection (a). (b) In this section PRIVATE PARKING AREA means privately owned property for vehicle parking, and adjacent driveways, walkways, setbacks and landscaped areas. (c) A person who is in or next to a street, on a sidewalk, or in a private parking area commits an offense if the person solicits, attempts to solicit employment or business from an occupant of a motor vehicle. (d) A person in a motor vehicle commits an offense if the person hires, or attempts to hire a person who is in or next to a street, on a sidewalk or in a private parking area. (e) This section does not apply to: (1) At a facility operated by or for the city, and designated by the city manager as a place where the solicitation of employment is permitted; (2) At a facility primarily operated as a employment agency and where the solicitation of employment is permitted; or (3) A private parking area unless the owner of the parking area has permanently posted a conspicuous sign at each entrance of the parking area, in both English and Spanish, stating that it is a misdemeanor to engage in solicitation for employment. (f) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. (Ord. 14896, § 1, passed 12-18-2001)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-180 RESIDENTIAL PERMITTED PARKING PROGRAM; DEFINITIONS.

§ 22-180 RESIDENTIAL PERMITTED PARKING PROGRAM; DEFINITIONS. The definitions under this section are applicable to §§ 22-180 through 22-186 only. DIRECTOR. The director of the city's transportation and public works department or the director's authorized representative. PERMIT. A resident-parking-only permit issued by the director under §§ 22-182 or 22-183. RESIDENCE. Each dwelling unit of a single-family, duplex, or multifamily use. RESIDENT-PARKING-ONLY ZONE. One or more blocks of a residential street as determined by the director in the areas designated under § 22-181, upon which on-street parking is limited to residents' or residents' visitors' or vendors' vehicles properly displaying a valid permit. VEHICLE. Shall have the same meaning as included in Chapter 22 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth. VENDOR. People or businesses providing a service to a residence such as child care providers, lawn services, repair companies, etc. (Ord. 23048-12-2017, § 1, passed 12-12-2017, eff. 12-23-2017)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-181 AREAS DESIGNATED.

§ 22-181 AREAS DESIGNATED. (a) The director may designate resident-parking-only zones in eligible neighborhoods surrounding the following nonresidential parking generators as determined by traffic studies: (1) Will Rogers Memorial Center/ Dickies Arena; (2) Texas Christian University; (3) University of North Texas Health Science Center; (4) Stockyards; and (5) Magnolia Historic Area. (b) The director shall maintain a map depicting all resident-parking-only zones. (Ord. 23048-12-2017, § 1, passed 12-12-2017, eff. 12-23-2017)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-182 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND VENDOR PERMITS.

§ 22-182 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND VENDOR PERMITS. (a) The director shall, upon application, issue resident-parking-only permits, up to a maximum of three permits and two vendor permits per residence, to any person who is eligible for a permit. An applicant is eligible for a resident-parking-only permit if: (1) The applicant owns or occupies a residence located within a resident-parking-only zone; and (2) The applicant and every other person owning or occupying the same residence as the applicant complies with all other requirements of §§ 22-180 through 22-186. (b) The annual application for a permit must contain: (1) The applicant's name and driver's license number; (2) The name of every other licensed driver who owns or occupies the same residence as the applicant and each such person's driver's license number; (3) The address of the applicant's residence located within a resident-parking-only zone; (4) The make, model, and license plate numbers of each vehicle to be parked in a resident-parking-only zone; and (5) Any other information the director determines necessary to prove that an applicant owns or occupies a residence located within a resident-parking-only zone, including, but not limited to, examination of a valid driver's license showing the applicant's current home address, a utility bill at the same address, and proof of automobile liability insurance for each vehicle to be parked in a resident-parking-only zone. (c) Up to two vendor permits may be issued with the first permit. (Ord. 23048-12-2017, § 1, passed 12-12-2017, eff. 12-23-2017)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-183 VISITOR PERMITS.

§ 22-183 VISITOR PERMITS. (a) Upon application, a resident of a resident-parking-only zone may be issued temporary parking permits for the use of visitors of the residence or for when the owner or occupant is temporarily using a vehicle. A temporary parking permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed 24 hours. Long-term visitors staying longer than 24 hours may receive a temporary parking permit valid for up to 30 days. (b) An application for one or more temporary parking permits may be made through an online system or in person at a location designated by the director not less than 24 hours before the permit is scheduled to be used. (c) There shall be no fee for temporary parking permits issued under this section. (Ord. 23048-12-2017, § 1, passed 12-12-2017, eff. 12-23-2017)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-184 PARKING RESTRICTIONS.

§ 22-184 PARKING RESTRICTIONS. (a) No person shall park a vehicle on any street of a resident-parking-only zone designated under § 22-181 without displaying on such vehicle a valid permit. Provided, however, that it shall be an exception to this section that any person has parked a vehicle in compliance with the directions of a police officer or due to a mechanical or other emergency and was unable to move the vehicle to a lawful parking space. (b) When a vehicle is parked in violation of the provisions of this section, such fact shall be prima facie evidence that the person in whose name said vehicle is registered is liable for a violation of the parking prohibition contained herein. (c) The director is hereby authorized and directed to erect appropriate signs and markings within a resident-parking-only zone to give notice of the requirements of this section. (Ord. 23048-12-2017, § 1, passed 12-12-2017, eff. 12-23-2017)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-185 EFFECT OF PERMIT; DISPLAY; EXPIRATION; RENEWAL; REPLACEMENT.

§ 22-185 EFFECT OF PERMIT; DISPLAY; EXPIRATION; RENEWAL; REPLACEMENT. (a) A permit authorizes the holder to park a vehicle at any time in a resident-parking-only zone unless such parking is prohibited or restricted by regulations other than those established under §§ 22-180 through 22-186. A permit does not guarantee or reserve to the holder a parking space within the resident-parking-only zone and does not exempt the holder from other applicable parking and traffic regulations. (b) When a vehicle is parked in a resident-parking-only zone, the permit is only valid if it is conspicuously displayed on the vehicle in accordance with the policy set by the director. (c) Except for visitor permits, all permits shall expire at 11:59:59 p.m. on December 31 of each year. Visitor permits shall expire in accordance with § 22-183. (d) A permit holder may submit an application to renew existing permit(s) by completing an application with the same information outlined under § 22-182(b). (e) A lost, destroyed, or stolen permit may be replaced. The owner or occupant of a residence located in a resident-parking-only zone must sign an affidavit stating that the permit was lost, destroyed, or stolen. (Ord. 23048-12-2017, § 1, passed 12-12-2017, eff. 12-23-2017)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-186 OFFENSES; DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT.

§ 22-186 OFFENSES; DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT. (a) A person commits an offense if he parks a vehicle in a resident-parking-only zone without displaying a valid permit on the vehicle. (b) It shall be a defense to prosecution under this section that the person was expeditiously loading or unloading passengers or property, was in the performance of official duties as a law enforcement officer, government employee or contractor or utility company employee or contractor, or was operating an authorized emergency vehicle in the performance of official duties. (c) It shall be a defense to prosecution under this section that the registered owner of the vehicle was a vendor providing services to the residence. The registered owner must submit to the hearing officer an affidavit from the owner or occupant of the residence describing the services being provided and the date and time the services were provided. (d) The director may deny a permit if an applicant is not eligible to receive a permit, fails to submit all information required on an application, falsely represents himself as being eligible for a permit, submits false documents, or otherwise makes a false statement of a material fact on an application for a permit. (e) The director may revoke the permit of any person who violates any provision of this subchapter. (Ord. 23048-12-2017, § 1, passed 12-12-2017, eff. 12-23-2017)

Fort Worth City Code § 22-187 through 22-190 RESERVED.

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