STANDARDS FOR SELECTED USES

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance ch. 5, art. 1

in effect

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.100 GENERAL.

§ 5.100 GENERAL. (a) Relationship to use tables. The supplemental use standards of this article shall apply only to uses that are so designated in the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8. Where the use tables do not indicate that supplemental use standards apply, the conditions set forth in this article shall not apply. (b) Additional conditions. Nothing in this article shall prevent the city from imposing additional conditions during either the special exception, conditional use permit or planned unit development review process. (c) Distance measurements. Unless otherwise noted, all measurements are in a straight line (ignoring intervening structures) from the property line of the specified use to the boundary of the designated district. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 9, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.101 AMBULANCE DISPATCH STATION.

§ 5.101 AMBULANCE DISPATCH STATION. An ambulance dispatch station may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8, and 12, provided that permits shall be for a limited period of time as specified by the city council. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 10, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.102 APPLIANCE SALES.

§ 5.102 APPLIANCE SALES. Electrical, gas, plumbing and heating appliances and supply sales; and electrical, gas, plumbing and heating repair and installation services may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided that the use is limited to shops that serve the immediate adjacent neighborhood. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.103 ASSAYING.

§ 5.103 ASSAYING. No assaying of gold or silver shall be permitted in the “I” or “J” district. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.104 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR; PAINT AND BODY SHOP.

§ 5.104 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR; PAINT AND BODY SHOP. Automotive repair and lubrication, oil changes, paint and body work and other maintenance services are permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following conditions. (a) All repairs must be conducted within an enclosed building. (b) Vehicle storage requirements for automotive repair; paint and body shops near one or two-family residential use. (1) Screening. a. Automotive repair; paint and body shops located on property adjacent to a one- or two-family residential use must screen all vehicles that have been accepted for repairs from view from such residential use by parking/storing the vehicles within a building or by providing a six-foot solid screening fence or six-foot solid screen evergreen hedge along the property line adjacent to, or across an alley from, the one or two-family residential use. The solid screen evergreen hedge shall planted be in accordance with the zoning ordinance landscaping and buffer requirements. b. All other automotive repair; paint and body shops within 200 feet from any one or two-family residential use must screen all vehicles that have been accepted for repairs from view from such residential use by parking/storing the vehicles within a building or by providing a six-foot solid screening fence or six-foot solid screen evergreen hedge on all property lines facing the residential use. The measurement of the distance between the automotive repair or paint and body shop and the one or two-family residential use shall be along the nearest property line of the one- or two-family residential use to the nearest property line of the automotive repair or paint and body shop, along street lines and in a direct line across intersections. The solid screen evergreen hedge shall planted be in accordance with the zoning ordinance landscaping and buffer requirements. (2) Overnight vehicle storage requirements. a. No more than two vehicles per bay or repair/inspection station that have been accepted for repairs by the repair, paint or body shop may be stored/parked outside after regular business hours unless the vehicles in excess of two per bay or repair/inspection station are completely enclosed: 1. Behind a minimum six-foot solid screening fence in accordance with this section; 2. Behind a minimum six-foot solid screen evergreen hedge; or 3. Within a building. b. The solid screen evergreen hedge shall planted be in accordance with the zoning ordinance landscaping and buffer requirements. (3) Vehicle storage requirements for wrecked or dismantled vehicles. All wrecked or dismantled vehicles must be stored in an enclosed building or completely enclosed behind a minimum six-foot solid screening fence or a minimum six-foot solid screen evergreen hedge. The solid screen evergreen hedge shall planted be in accordance with the zoning ordinance landscaping and buffer requirements. (c) No repairs shall be conducted on any premises that adjoin any residential district boundary. (d) No automobile repair or service facility shall be permitted to have bay doors facing a one- or two-family district. (e) (1) No vehicle retained for repairs may be stored for more than 60 days from the date the vehicle is accepted for repair. The 60-day time limit may be extended to a total of 180 days from the date the vehicle is accepted for repair if the automotive repair or paint and body shop has begun the process to obtain a lien on the vehicle pursuant to state law. Extension beyond this time shall be considered a change in use of the property and the board of adjustment shall not have jurisdiction to grant any variance to extend the 60-day or the 180-day period. (2) The time limit in subsection (e)(1) above shall not apply to the repair and/or conditioning of antique vehicles and race car fabrication if the automotive repair or paint and body shop is located in an industrially zoned district. (3) The time limit in subsection (e)(1) above shall not apply to any vehicle ordered by a court or mandated by arbitration or mediation to be stored by the automotive repair or paint and body shop. (f) Any property used as an automotive repair, paint or body shop located in a “MU-2,” “I,” “J” or “K” district must comply with subsections (b) and (e) above. Further, such facilities located in an “MU-2” or MU-2G” district must also comply with §§ 4.1302(g)(5) and 4.1303(g)(5) (Fences and Gates) of the respective districts. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 14911, § 1, passed 12-18-2001; Ord. 15166, § 1, passed 7-23-2002; Ord. 17093, § 5, passed 8-8-2006) Editor’s note: It should be noted that § 4 of Ord. 15166 states, “All automotive repair, paint and body shops shall comply with § 5.104(b) no later than January 1, 2003.

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.105 GAME ROOM.

§ 5.105 GAME ROOM. A game room as defined in § 23-22 of the City Code is not permitted in all zoning districts. A conditional use permit overlay shall not be granted for a game room. (Ord. 27381-12-2024, § 5, passed 12-10-2024, eff. 12-20-2024)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.106 BED AND BREAKFAST HOME.

§ 5.106 BED AND BREAKFAST HOME. Bed and breakfast homes may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8, and 12, subject to the following conditions. (a) A site plan to scale shall be presented to the city council when application is made for a bed and breakfast home conditional use permit showing required off-street parking spaces, driveways, sidewalks and any other paving, and the floor plan of the residence showing bedrooms to be used for public accommodation. Applicant shall submit three photographs of the existing residence; a picture of the front of the property showing the property from the street to the front of the residence; and a view from each side property line showing the property from the property line to the residence. The city council will have no authority to waive the site plan. (b) Provisions must be made for one off-street parking space per guest room, plus two off-street parking spaces for the owner. The parking area must be a hard surface and dust free. The city council shall have no authority to grant variances to this requirement. (c) All overnight parking shall be in designated parking spaces, as provided on the site plan. (1) Other than driveways and sidewalks, the front yard (which means the property from the front of the building to the street) may not be paved. The city council shall have no authority to issue variances to this subsection (c)(1). (2) All parking areas on property (except driveways) shall be behind any building lines and must be screened from the view of adjacent residences to a height of six feet by a solid screening fence, or dense shrubs and vegetation. The city council shall have no authority to grant variances to this requirement. (d) Stacked parking is permitted in driveways for a maximum of four vehicles. The city council shall have no authority to issue variances to this subsection (d). (e) Recreational vehicles, trailer homes, campers and utility trucks exceeding seven-foot height, seven-foot width or 20-foot length may not be parked by the owners or occupants of a bed and breakfast home on the premises or the street. (f) A maximum of three guest rooms is allowed with no more than three occupants per guest room up to a maximum total of nine guests per night. The city council shall have no authority to issue variances to this subsection (f). (g) The maximum length of stay is limited to 14 consecutive days for each individual guest. No guest shall stay more than 60 days in a 12-month period. (h) Signage is limited to one square foot, attached to building or mailbox, non-illuminated, and shall display only the name of the bed and breakfast home on it. No additional outdoor advertising of any kind is allowed. The city council will have no authority to issue variances to this subsection (h). (i) The floor plan of a bed and breakfast home cannot be altered or changed without approval by the city council. (j) Basements, garage apartments, guest houses and attic rooms can be rented under these guidelines. Existing garages cannot be converted. (k) A bed and breakfast home must comply with all applicable state and city health and safety laws. (l) No weddings, receptions, events or parties may be held at a bed and breakfast home. (m) No alcoholic beverage may be sold to bed and breakfast guests on the premises. (n) No cooking is permitted in bedrooms. (o) No vending machines are allowed. (p) Souvenirs, clothing or miscellaneous items can be sold only to registered guests by the owner. (q) No trash dumpsters are allowed. (r) Owner must secure an annual operator’s license and obtain a certificate of occupancy before operating a bed and breakfast home. (s) If a bed and breakfast home is also in an historic and cultural landmark (“HC”) overlay district, the strictest guidelines will be enforced. (t) Guests must register on arrival. A guest must provide name, permanent home address and telephone number, vehicle license number and date(s) of occupancy. Registration records must be maintained for five years and are subject to review by city officials at any time. (u) A bed and breakfast home may not be located within 400 feet of another bed and breakfast home or inn or a boarding/lodging house. The distance will be determined by a straight line from the closest property line of the lot on which the home is located to the closest property line of the lot on which the other home or inn or boarding/lodging house is located. (v) A conditional use permit can only be granted for a maximum period of five years and is not transferable to a subsequent owner or to another property. (w) Violation of this section or any other city ordinance may result in revocation of operator’s license. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 10, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.107 BED AND BREAKFAST INN.

§ 5.107 BED AND BREAKFAST INN. Bed and breakfast inns may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8, and 12, subject to the following conditions. (a) A site plan to scale shall be presented to the city council when application is made for a bed and breakfast inn conditional use permit showing required off-street parking spaces, driveways, sidewalks and any other paving, and the floor plan of the residence showing bedrooms to be used for public accommodation. The burden of proof regarding all conditions is on the applicant. Such site plan and floor plan will become part of the approval of the conditional use permit. Applicant shall submit three photographs of the existing residence; a picture of the front of the property showing the property from the street to the front of the residence; and a view from each side property line showing the property from the property line to the residence. The city council will have no authority to waive the site plan. (b) A bed and breakfast inn shall have a manager on-site at all times when occupied by guests. (c) Provisions must be made for adequate off-street parking in accordance with § 6.201. The parking area must be a hard surface and dust free. (d) In residential districts “D,” “D-HR1” and “D-HR2,” no parking shall be permitted in the front yard (from the front of the building to the street) other than on a driveway. (1) Other than driveways and sidewalks, the front yard (meaning the property from the front of the building to the street) may not be paved. The city council shall have no authority to issue variances to this subsection (d)(1). (2) All parking areas (except driveways) on a property adjacent to any a one- or two-family district must be screened from the view of adjacent residences to a height of six feet by a solid screening fence or dense shrubs and vegetation. The city council will have no authority to issue variances to this subsection (d)(2). (3) All overnight parking shall be in designated parking spaces, as provided on the site plan. (e) Stacked parking is permitted in driveways. (f) Off-site parking may be provided within 200 feet of a bed and breakfast inn provided the property is properly zoned or a conditional use permit for auxiliary parking in compliance with § 6.202(f) is granted. In addition, all off-site parking must comply with Chapter 6, Article 3 relative to screening fence and bufferyard requirements if adjacent property is in a one- or two-family district. A fence may not extend into the front or side yard past any building line. (g) A maximum of five guest rooms is allowed with no more than three occupants per guest room up to a maximum of 15 guests per night. The city council will have no authority to issue variances to this subsection (g). (h) The maximum length of stay is limited to 14 consecutive days for each individual guest. No guest shall stay more than 60 days in a 12-month period. (i) In any “D,” “D-HR1” or “D-HR2” district, signage is limited to one square foot, displaying only the name and/or address of the bed and breakfast inn on it. No additional outdoor advertising of any kind is allowed. In all other districts, compliance with Chapter 6, Article 4, Signs, is required. (j) Recreational vehicles, trailer homes, campers and commercial trucks of at least seven-foot height, seven-foot width and 20-foot length may not be parked by the owners or occupants of a bed and breakfast inn on the premises or the street in a residential district. (k) The floor plan of a bed and breakfast inn cannot be altered or changed without approval by the city council. (l) Cooking is not permitted in bedrooms. (m) No vending machines are allowed. (n) Souvenirs, clothing or miscellaneous items can be sold only to registered guests by the owner/operator. (o) Owner must secure an annual operator’s license and obtain a certificate of occupancy before operating a bed and breakfast inn. (p) If a bed and breakfast inn is also in an historic and cultural landmark (“HC”) overlay district, the strictest guidelines will be enforced. (q) Guests must register on arrival. A guest must provide name, permanent home address and telephone number, vehicle license number and date of occupancy. Registration records must be maintained for five years and are subject to review by city officials at any time. (r) Violation of this ordinance or any other city ordinance may result in revocation of operator’s license. (s) A conditional use permit can only be granted for a maximum period of five years and is not transferable to a subsequent owner or to another property. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 10, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.107A LODGING HOUSES.

§ 5.107A LODGING HOUSES. Lodging houses may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, and 12, subject to the following conditions. (a) No more than one lodging house per individual tract, parcel or platted lot is allowed. (b) Public ingress and egress to the boarding house shall be through one common exterior entrance. Ingress and egress for lodger shall be through common exterior entrance. (c) Entry access to all sleeping rooms shall be through the interior of the building. No exit doors from individual sleeping rooms shall lead directly to the exterior of the building. (d) Residents must have access on-site to shared common areas for cooking and eating. A common kitchen facility equipped for cooking meals located on-site must be available to the residents, or daily meals must be provided on-site for the residents of the lodging house. (e) No cooking is permitted in any sleeping room. No cooking facilities are permitted in any sleeping room. (f) Each floor must contain at least one fully-equipped bathroom for each five residents that is accessible from a common hallway. (g) Each resident must execute a lease before occupancy. (h) Parking spaces shall be provided as follows: one space per leased sleeping room; and one space per four employees. (i) Owner of the lodging house must obtain a certificate of occupancy and register with the multi-family inspection program before operating a lodging house. (Ord. 15286, § 1, passed 10-8-2002; Ord. 21946-10-2015, § 1, passed 10-13-2015, eff. 10-17-2015; Ord. 26358-08-2023, § 5, passed 8-8-2023)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.108 CAR WASH.

§ 5.108 CAR WASH. Car wash facilities shall be limited to the districts designated "CUP" or "P" in the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 8 and 12, subject to the following conditions: (a) All washing facilities shall occur under a roofed area with at least two walls. (b) All drying and vacuuming facilities may be outside the building but shall not be in the front yard and shall not be closer than 25 feet from any residential district. No car wash dryer shall face a residential district or use. (c) The building surfaces shall be faced with masonry, porcelainized steel, baked enamel steel or other material equal in durability and appearance. (d) Setback requirements for full-service and automated-service car washes: (1) Full-service car washes are allowed by right in "F" and "G" when the distance from a residential district or use is greater than 200 feet. A conditional use permit is required if the distance from a residential district or use is 200 feet or less. (2) Automated-service car washes in " G" are allowed by right when the distance from a residential district or use is greater than 200 feet. A conditional use permit is required when the distance from a residential district or use is 200 feet or less. (3) The measurement of the distance between the car wash and the residential use shall be along the nearest property line of the residential use to the nearest property line of the car wash, along street lines and a direct line across intersections. (e) The building shall set back not less than 25 feet from the front property line. (f) Off-street parking shall be provided on the property in the ratio of not less than three parking spaces for each washing stall, or five parking spaces for each automobile that may be accommodated on the washing line within a facility. (g) All off-street parking areas shall be hard-surfaced and dust-free. (h) Any lights used to illuminate the area shall be directed downward and away from adjacent residential properties. (i) A permanent screening fence or wall not less than six feet in height shall be constructed along any site property line which abuts a residential district or use. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 25514-05-2022, § 1, passed 5-10-2022, eff. 5-18-2022)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.109 RESERVED.

§ 5.109 RESERVED. Editor’s note: § 5.109 pertaining to cold storage plants was added by Ord. 13896, passed October 12, 1999 and repealed by Ord. 17093, passed August 8, 2006. See the Code Comparative Table.

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.110 COMMUNITY HOME.

§ 5.110 COMMUNITY HOME. A community home may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following conditions. (a) Conditions. A community home must meet all applicable licensing requirements of Tex. Human Resources Code Chapter 123.001. (b) Spacing requirements. A community home may not be established within one-half mile of a previously existing community home. (c) Motor vehicles on premises. Residents of a community home may not keep, on the premises of a home or on the public rights-of-way adjacent to the home, more than one motor vehicle per bedroom for the use of residents of the home. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.111 DAY CARE CENTER.

§ 5.111 DAY CARE CENTER. Day care centers and kindergartens may be permitted as a conditional use permit by the city council in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8, and 12, provided they meet the following conditions. (a) Permits shall be for a limited period of time to be specified by the city council, but not to exceed five years. Upon application, time may be extended for successive periods of five years or less, provided that there shall be new notice and hearing before each extension. (b) Prior to deciding upon any application, the city council may require a report from the health department, fire department, traffic engineering department and planning and development department, and such other agencies as the city council may specify, and shall verify or require that such day care center or kindergarten shall comply with state statutes and other applicable City of Fort Worth ordinances. (c) Outdoor play area of not less than 100 square feet shall be furnished for each child authorized by state license to be cared for on the premises. Such play area shall be located in the side or rear yards and shall be completely enclosed by a fence or wall that meets the requirements of § 5.305. When the city council finds that additional fencing or screening is necessary or desirable to protect the children cared for and the adjacent properties, it shall require such fencing or screening as a condition of approval. (d) Off-street parking shall be furnished in the minimum amounts required in Chapter 6, Article 2. (e) Hours of operation are limited to 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17025, passed 6-26-2006; Ord. 17522, § 5, passed 4-24-2007; Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 10, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.112 DRIVE-IN BUSINESS.

§ 5.112 DRIVE-IN BUSINESS. (a) Drive-in businesses may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided that no such use shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. In the “MU-1” and “MU-2” districts the following requirements shall apply: (1) Drive-through windows and stacking lanes are not located along facades of buildings that face a street, and where possible are located to the rear of buildings; (2) Driveways are not located within the front yard setback between the building front and the street; (3) The design and location of the facility does not impede vehicular traffic flow and does not impede pedestrian movement and safety. To minimize conflicts with vehicular and pedestrian circulation, shared driveways and/or driveways located off of non-arterial streets should be used, where possible; (4) Architectural elements, landscaping and/or other screening elements minimize the visual impacts of the drive-through facility; and (5) The design and location of the facility are consistent with any design standards or guidelines that may be applicable to the pertinent district. (b) A site plan demonstrating compliance with these drive-in restaurant or business development standards shall be submitted to the development services director or designee for review and approval. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17522, § 6, passed 4-24-2007; Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 22, passed 2-4-2020)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.113 FIREWOOD SALES.

§ 5.113 FIREWOOD SALES. Firewood sales may be permitted in accordance with the use tables of Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, when conducted entirely indoors. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.114 GREENHOUSE OR PLANT NURSERY.

§ 5.114 GREENHOUSE OR PLANT NURSERY. A greenhouse or plant nursery may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided it meets the following conditions. (a) If located in an “A” through “ER” district, the use is operated for retail purposes and includes the sale of plant material and products intended for use in connection with home gardening activities. (b) If located in the “E” through “H” districts, all incidental equipment and supplies, including fertilizer and empty containers, are kept within a building. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.115 GROUP HOME I OR II.

§ 5.115 GROUP HOME I OR II. A group home I or II may be permitted in accordance with the use tables of Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided it shall be located no less than one-half mile from any existing group home or halfway house. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.116 HOTEL, MOTEL OR INN.

§ 5.116 HOTEL, MOTEL OR INN. (a) Location adjacent to residential district. Where a hotel, motel or inn is less than 1,000 feet from any one- or two-family district, or public and private, primary and secondary educational facilities providing education up through and including the twelfth grade, a planned development district shall be created for such use. This regulation shall not apply to the following: (1) When the property in the one- or two-family district is used for utilities, waterways, public parks, railroads or other nonresidential public use or separated from the hotel, motel or inn by a public right-of-way of at least 300 feet; or (2) The Central Business Zoning District; or (3) The following mixed-use or form-based zoning districts: a. MU-1; b. MU-2; c. Panther Island; d. Near Southside; e. Camp Bowie; f. Trinity Lakes; g. Berry/University; or h. Stockyards. (b) Planned development hotel use. The following criteria shall be applicable to any planned development hotel use: (1) Ingress/egress should be taken from the major street furthest from the residential district; (2) No screening fence shall be erected along the perimeter of the hotel property adjacent to a street, alley or right-of-way; provided, however that a screening fence shall be permitted around swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities; and a screening fence shall be permitted along property lines adjacent to other lots; (3) Incidental businesses may be conducted within the hotel, provided that the principal entrance to the business shall be from the inside of the building; (4) A secondary entrance to the hotel may be provided from a court or from the principal frontage but from no other street and shall not face any residential district. Exception: Emergency egress only when required by the building code and only when no other emergency egress can be designed; and (5) Any other conditions required by the city council as a condition of site plan approval. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 15622, § 2, passed 7-15-2003; Ord. 20453-10-2012, § 4, passed 10-9-2012; Ord. 27096-08-2024, § 1, passed 8-27-2024, eff. 9-19-2024)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.116.A HOME OCCUPATIONS.

§ 5.116.A HOME OCCUPATIONS. (a) Home occupations may be permitted as an incidental use and is secondary to the use of a dwelling in accordance with the use table in Chapter 4, Article 6, subject to the following conditions: (1) All home occupations must be conducted entirely from within the principal dwelling and attached garage or one accessory building, except for home occupations that are outdoor activities as described below. Activities must not be visible from the street. (2) The number of employees working at a home occupation shall not exceed, in combination with the family or other residents living in the dwelling unit and customers of the home occupation, the permitted occupancy of the dwelling unit. (3) Outdoor activities: a. Performance of the activity shall not be visible from the street. b. Performance of outdoor activity shall be solely located and contained in the rear yard. c. Operation of hours for outdoor activities shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. d. For swimming lessons and water safety instruction, provided that such instruction involves no more than four pupils at any one time; and e. Participants must have access to a permanent restroom facility in the principal dwelling unit, attached garage or an accessory building connected to water and sewer. (4) Traffic. No vehicular traffic shall be generated by the home occupation business in greater volumes than would reasonably be expected in the residential neighborhood or create unreasonable parking or traffic congestion for the abutting or adjoining neighbors or for the immediate neighborhood. Any parking of vehicles must be consistent with city ordinances. Any parking or traffic of such character, intensity and continued duration, which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities, shall be considered unreasonable. It shall be a defense to prosecution under this subsection (a) that the parking or traffic created was reasonable under the totality of the circumstances existing in the neighborhood. Upon request of the residents of the neighborhood, a representative from the transportation and public works department shall review the traffic impacts to the neighborhood and, if applicable, refer the review to the traffic management program. (5) Accessory and secondary. The use must be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling and may not alter the existing residential character of the principal dwelling or the garage/accessory building. A home occupation that requires structural alteration of the principal dwelling or garage/accessory building to comply with nonresidential construction code is prohibited, except for accessibility requirements. (6) Appearance. A change in the outside appearance of the dwelling unit or lot indicating the use or conduct of a home occupation, including advertising signs or displays is prohibited. All equipment, goods, wares, merchandise or materials associated with home occupation, including equipment, goods, wares, merchandise or materials located in or on vehicles, must not be visible from any public street or public right-of-way or from other locations off the premises. (7) Signs. Home occupations must not involve the use of advertising signs or window displays, or any other device that calls attention to the business use of the dwelling through audio or visual means. a. All on-site advertising that is visible from any public street or public right-of-way or from other locations off the premises, other than advertising located on vehicles, is prohibited. For the purposes of this subsection (a)(7), VEHICLE is defined as a passenger automobile, passenger van, motorcycle or pick-up truck. All advertising on vehicles shall be mounted flat against or painted on the vehicle and shall not refer to the street address of the home occupation business. b. All off-site advertising, including signs, displays, billboards, television, radio and/or any other advertising medium uses that refers to the street address is prohibited, other than business stationery, business cards, the home occupation business website, newsletters and applicable trade directories. (8) Nuisance. No machinery or equipment shall be permitted that produces noise, noxious odor, dust, smoke, fumes, vibration, glare, electrical interference or radio or electromagnetic interference beyond the boundary of the property. Only general types and sizes of machinery that are typically found in dwellings for hobby or domestic purposes shall be permitted. No combustible materials shall be permitted on the premises that are in violation of the city's fire code. (9) Noise. A home occupation is subject to the maximum decibel levels for residential districts in City Code, Section 23-8 and shall not substantially increase noise in excess of what is typical in a residential neighborhood. (b) The operation of detail, auto repair, paint or body shop business, including, but not limited to, a boat, motorcycle, trailer or auto shop business, shall not be permitted as a home occupation. (c) A home school shall not be considered a home occupation and shall not be subject to the regulations of this section. (Ord. 16183, § 1, passed 10-19-2004; Ord. 20900-09-2013, § 1, passed 9-10-2013; eff. 9-25-2013; Ord. 25380-03-2022, § 1, passed 3-8-2022, eff. 3-22-2022; Ord. 28075-10-2025, § 1, passed 10-21-2025, eff. 12-5-2025) Editor’s note: Ord. 16183, § 1, adopted October 19, 2004, amended the code by adding provisions designated as a new § 5.116A. Inasmuch as there already exist provisions so designated, the provisions of said ordinance have been included herein as § 5.116B at the discretion of the editor. See also the Code Comparative Table.

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.116.B INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING.

§ 5.116.B INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING. (a) Industrialized housing may be permitted in accordance with the use table in Chapter 4, Article 6, subject to the following conditions: (1) All single-family or duplex industrialized housing must have a value equal to or greater than the median taxable value for each single-family dwelling located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located, as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for each county in which the properties are located; (2) All single-family or duplex industrialized housing must have exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia and fenestration compatible with the single-family dwellings located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located; (3) All single-family or duplex industrialized housing must comply with all building setbacks and site requirements of the applicable zoning district; (4) All single-family or duplex industrialized housing must be securely fixed to a permanent foundation; and (5) A minimum horizontal dimension of 15 feet shall be required. (b) For purposes of this section, VALUE shall mean the taxable value of the industrialized housing and the lot after the installation of the housing. (c) For purposes of this section, COMPATIBLE shall mean that the exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia and fenestration of the proposed industrialized housing must match or be indistinguishable from the majority single-family dwellings located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is proposed to be located. (d) Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, erect, install or move any industrialized housing into the city shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permits. In addition to any other information otherwise required for said permits, the application shall: (1) Identify each single-family dwelling located within 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is to be located by address, lot and block number and show the taxable value for each such dwelling as determined by the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county in which the properties are located; (2) Describe and provide front view photographs of the exterior siding, roofing, roof pitch, foundation fascia and fenestration for each single-family dwelling located with 500 feet of the lot on which the industrialized housing is to be located; (3) Describe the permanent foundation and method of attachment proposed for the industrialized housing; (4) State the taxable value of the industrialized housing and the lot after installation of the industrialized housing; and (5) Indicate the deed restrictions otherwise applicable to the real property on which the industrialized housing is to be located. (e) A person is in violation of this section if the person: (1) Fails to make an application for permit as required by this section; or (2) Constructs, erects, installs or moves any industrialized housing into the city which does not comply with this section. (Ord. 15831, § 1, passed 1-13-2004; Ord. 18823-09-2009, § 1, passed 9-15-2009)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.117 KENNEL.

§ 5.117 KENNEL. Dog kennels are permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following conditions. (a) The kennel shall be located not less than 300 feet from a residential structure that is located on any property in separate ownership. (b) For the purpose of this section, measurement of the 300-foot distance shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of an existing habitation to the nearest portion of the kennel. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.118 KINDERGARTEN.

§ 5.118 KINDERGARTEN. The standards in § 5.111, day care center shall apply to any kindergarten approved as a special exception in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.119 RESERVED.

§ 5.119 RESERVED. Editor’s note: Ord. 14624, § 3, adopted May 15, 2001, repealed § 5.119, which pertained to laundry or dry cleaner. See the Code Comparative Table.

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.120 MANUFACTURING.

§ 5.120 MANUFACTURING. Manufacturing is permitted in the “I” district in accordance with the use table in Chapter 4, Article 8, provided power not in excess of 50 HP motor is employed in the operation of any one machine. The term “manufacturing” shall not include other uses expressly permitted only in the “J” or “K” districts. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.121 METAL CASTING.

§ 5.121 METAL CASTING. Metal casting is permitted in the “J” district, provided that the capacity of any one melting pot or ladle shall not exceed 300 pounds. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.122 METAL FOUNDRY OR FABRICATION PLANT.

§ 5.122 METAL FOUNDRY OR FABRICATION PLANT. No riveting is permitted within 500 feet of any more restrictive district. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.123 METAL STAMPING, DYEING, SHEARING OR PUNCHING.

§ 5.123 METAL STAMPING, DYEING, SHEARING OR PUNCHING. Shops stamping, dyeing, shearing or punching metal not exceeding one-eighth inch in thickness. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.124 NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

§ 5.124 NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION CENTER. Newspaper distribution centers may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following conditions: (a) Maximum size of 20,000 square feet; and (b) Must be screened from adjacent residential district or properties with a minimum six-foot high screening fence. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.125 PAWNSHOP.

§ 5.125 PAWNSHOP. (a) Distance restrictions. Regardless of the zoning district in which it is located, a pawnshop shall be subject to the following distance restrictions: (1) No pawnshop shall be located within 500 feet of any one- or two-family district; and (2) No pawnshop shall be located within 500 feet of any other pawnshop. (b) Special exception by board of adjustment. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to the above distance restrictions in accordance with the requirements set forth for special exceptions in Chapter 3, Article 3, provided, however, that in granting any such special exception the board of adjustment shall place such reasonable conditions on the location, use and operation of the pawnshop as are necessary to protect and maintain nearby one- and two-family residential districts. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.126 PRINT CENTER, COMMERCIAL.

§ 5.126 PRINT CENTER, COMMERCIAL. A commercial print center with off-set printing in any commercial district shall be limited to small jobs, such as business cards, invitations, stationery and similar personal and business needs only. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.127 PROBATION OR PAROLE OFFICE.

§ 5.127 PROBATION OR PAROLE OFFICE. Probation or parole offices may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following. (a) Unless located in a building, other structure or land under the control, administration or jurisdiction of a state or federal agency, parole or probation offices shall be permitted only in the “FR” district and less restrictive zoning districts. (b) Regardless of the zoning, parole or probation offices shall not be located within 500 feet of any one- or two-family residential district. (c) Nonconforming parole or probation offices located in leased facilities shall be permitted to continue in operation only during the term of the existing lease. Upon expiration of the existing lease, the nonconforming use shall no longer be permitted. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.128 RECORDING STUDIO.

§ 5.128 RECORDING STUDIO. Recording studios may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following conditions. (a) Internal noise shall not be audible from outside the building. (b) External activity or noise generation shall not be greater than the existing background noise level of the surrounding area. (c) Mass reproduction, duplication or storage of recorded material for distribution, sale or promotion is prohibited. (e) Parking requirements shall be the same as for a commercial building. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 14624, § 4, passed 5-15-2001)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.129 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK.

§ 5.129 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK. Recreational vehicle parks are permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided they are constructed and developed in accordance with the minimum building standards code, other applicable provisions of the city code and the following conditions. (a) Development approval requirements. A recreational vehicle park shall not be constructed, altered or enlarged without an approved development plan issued by the planning and development department in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Property development standards. (1) In recreational vehicle parks, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table. Recreational Vehicle Parks Recreational Vehicle Parks Land area | Minimum of 50 vehicle lot spaces, with required streets and service buildings Density | Not to exceed 25 lots per acre of gross site area Lot area | 1,000 square feet minimum Other setbacks | Recreational vehicles shall be separated from each other and from all other structures by at least 10 feet; for the purposes of such measurement, any accessory to a recreational vehicle, such as an awning or individual storage facility, shall be considered as part of the recreational vehicle No recreational vehicle shall be closer than 20 feet to the property line adjoining a public street nor closer than 15 feet to any property line on which the abutting property is zoned residential Private streets | 36 feet minimum width; minimum cul-de-sac diameter 100 feet; maximum block length 500 feet. Parking | 1 off-street space Notes: May be subject to projected front yard (§ 6.101(f)) (2) Entrances and exits may not be through a residentially zoned district nor require traffic movement to or from the recreational vehicle park through a residentially zoned district. (c) Service and auxiliary buildings. (1) This section shall apply to all service buildings, recreation buildings, management offices, repair shops, storage areas, sanitary facilities, laundry facilities, indoor recreation areas, commercial buildings supplying essential goods or services for park tenants and other similar buildings in recreational vehicle parks. (2) All service and auxiliary buildings shall be located to be convenient to the recreational vehicle lots they service and shall be kept clean. (3) Each park shall contain one or more service buildings providing separate sanitary facilities for men and women. a. No lot space shall be located farther than 500 feet from such a service building. b. The entrances to such buildings shall be clearly marked to show which gender the facilities serve. (d) Permanent residential structures. (1) At each recreational vehicle park, no more than one existing residential structure may be retained or one new residential structure constructed for occupancy by the owner or operator of the park. (2) An existing residential structure located on a recreational vehicle park may be converted to a clubhouse, community center or service building for use by the guest of the park. A structure so converted shall meet all applicable codes for public occupancy to the proposed use. (e) Use of recreational vehicle lots. (1) Recreational vehicle parks lots shall be occupied only by recreational vehicles. (2) Lots shall be rented only a daily or weekly basis. (3) The owner or operator of a recreational vehicle park shall not permit a guest or a recreational vehicle to remain in the park longer than 60 consecutive days. (f) Other development standards. (1) Ground surface and drainage. a. Each lot shall provide adequate support and drainage for the placement of the recreational vehicle. b. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of a recreational vehicle park shall be paved, covered with stone screening or other solid material or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and elimination of dust. c. The ground surface in all parts of a recreational vehicle park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner. (2) Public telephone. A public telephone shall be installed and maintained in each recreational vehicle park, located in a well-lighted area and accessible to park guests 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (g) Development plan approval requirements and appeal. (1) Development plan and application. a. A recreational vehicle park shall not be constructed, altered or enlarged without a valid approved development plan issued by the planning and development department. Before any new, altered or enlargement action can occur, a development plan must be submitted for review. Such plan must be approved before any action may proceed. The development plan shall also be used when applying for appropriate permits as regulated by other codes. b. Applications for development plan approval shall contain at a minimum the following: 1. Name and address of applicant; 2. Location and legal description of the recreational vehicle park; and 3. Two copies of a development plan in conformance with the requirements of this section, and drawn at a minimum scale of: i. One inch equals 100 feet for sites under 30 acres; or ii. One inch equals 200 feet for sites of 30 acres or more. c. The application shall be accompanied by a permit fee; d. A development plan shall show the following: i. The area and dimensions of the tract of land, identifying its location and boundaries; ii. The number, location and size of all recreational vehicle lots; iii. The location, width and specifications of driveways, private internal streets, parking and walkways; iv. The location and details of lighting, public telephones and electrical and gas systems; v. The location and specification of water and sewer lines and sewer service riser pipes; vi. The location and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the recreational vehicle park; vii. Existing and proposed topography of the recreational vehicle park; viii. The location of fire mains, including the size of the main, fire hydrants and fire extinguishment equipment and available fire flow; and ix. Such other information as may be reasonably required by the departments reviewing the development plan. (2) Appeal and modifications. a. If the development plan is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision to the board of adjustment. b. The board of adjustment may approve the development plan; approve with modifications or may uphold the denial of the development plan. c. The board of adjustment shall consider the following when modifying a development plan: i. The minimum number of recreational vehicle spaces in a recreational vehicle park; ii. The minimum square footage of recreational vehicle spaces; iii. The minimum per acre density of recreational vehicle spaces; and iv. The number of permanent residential structures in the recreational vehicle park. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 18435-01-2009, § 1, passed 1-6-2009, eff. 1-14-2009)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.130 RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITY.

§ 5.130 RECYCLING COLLECTION FACILITY. Automated collection vending machines and small collection facilities, not to exceed 500 square feet, for recycling aluminum cans, glass, grocery bags, plastic bottles, magazines, newspapers and other comparable materials may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following: (a) Required off-street parking is not diminished; and (b) The board of adjustment finds that the size, location and design of the machines or facility are compatible with surrounding uses. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.131 SHEET METAL SHOP.

§ 5.131 SHEET METAL SHOP. Shops using 16 gauge or thinner sheet metal only. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.132 STABLE, COMMERCIAL.

§ 5.132 STABLE, COMMERCIAL. Stables for the commercial boarding of horses and for the business of selling rides on horses may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the limitation that such uses be located 500 feet from any residential district. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.133 STORAGE, NON ACCESSORY OUTSIDE.

§ 5.133 STORAGE, NON ACCESSORY OUTSIDE. (a) Storage of articles, material or merchandise not customarily incidental to the primary or main use or activity of the property may be kept or stored outside the primary building in accordance with use tables in Chapter 4, Article 8 subject to the following. (b) The city council may grant a conditional use permit for no more than five years for non-accessory outside storage in accordance with the requirements set forth for conditional use permits in Chapter 4, Article 4, provided, however, that in granting any such conditional use permit the city council shall require the following. (1) The storage must be secured from vandalism, theft or other mischievous acts. (2) The storage must be surrounded by a screen fence a minimum of six feet in order to screen the storage from public view. No material may be visible above the required screen fence. (3) The storage may not be placed in any area which will interfere with the natural flow of stormwater drainage. (4) No storage of unregistered motor vehicles wrecked or dismantled vehicles or vehicles being retained for the purpose of removing or using parts thereof shall be permitted. (Ord. 17093, § 2, passed 8-8-2006; Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 10, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.134 STORE, LARGE RETAIL.

§ 5.134 STORE, LARGE RETAIL. (a) Regulations applicable to all large retail stores in “E,” “FR,” “F,” “G” and “H” and to large retail stores in “I,” “J” and “K” that are located within 500 feet of residential property, unless there is an existing commercial use on a lot or tract at least 100 feet wide or an existing industrial use between the large retail store and the residential property. (1) Applicability. The following regulations apply to: a. Large retail stores located in the “E” neighborhood commercial, “FR” restricted commercial, “F” general commercial, “G” heavy commercial and “H” central business districts, subject to a maximum permissible gross floor area of 60,000 square feet in the “E” neighborhood commercial district; and b. Large retail stores in the “I” light industrial, “J” medium industrial and “K” heavy industrial districts located within 500 feet of residential property, provided, however, the regulations do not apply if there is an existing commercial use on a lot or tract at least 100 feet wide or an existing industrial use in the 500-foot area between the large retail store and the residential property. For purposes of this section RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY means a one- or two-family residential district or property used for one- or two-family residential purposes. Measurement shall be from the property line of the large retail store to the boundary line of a one- or two-family residential district or the property line of property used for one- or two-family use. (2) Standards and guidelines. Standards and guidelines set out below require a basic level of architectural variety, compatible scale and mitigation of negative impacts. “Guidelines” are not mandatory, but are provided in order to educate planners, design consultants, developers and city staff about design objectives. “Standards” are mandatory. (3) Landscape and buffering on streets. In addition to the bufferyard and landscape requirements of §§ 6.300 and 6.301, a minimum 20-foot irrigated and landscaped bufferyard shall be provided along all street frontages to screen the view of the property from the public rights-of-way. Such screening shall be provided using hedges, berms or mass plantings to a height of not less than 24 inches with live groundcover. A minimum of one three-inch caliper canopy tree every 50 feet shall be provided with a mature height of 25 feet by industry standards. (4) Landscaping in parking lot. In addition to the bufferyard and landscape requirements of §§ 6.300 and 6.301 and the 20-foot landscaped bufferyard described above, one three-inch caliper tree within an irrigated landscape island of not less than 150 square feet with live groundcover shall be provided for every 100 parking spaces, or fraction thereof. A separate irrigated landscape island is required for every 100 parking spaces; the required 150-square foot landscape areas cannot be combined to create fewer, larger landscape islands. In addition, each end of a parking strip shall have an irrigated landscape island planted with a minimum of one three-inch caliper tree and three shrubs within an area of not less than 300 square feet with live ground cover. Additional landscaping is required if parking exceeds one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area, in accordance with subsection (a)(10) below. (5) Building materials and color. a. Guidelines. Exterior building materials and colors comprise a significant part of the visual impact of a building. Therefore, they should be aesthetically pleasing and compatible with materials and colors used in the surrounding area. b. Standards. 1. Materials. All building facades that are visible from adjoining properties and/or public streets (excluding facades facing residential property that are screened by an eight-foot masonry wall) shall be of architectural block, brick, stone or tinted, textured concrete masonry units. Tilt-up concrete construction is permitted, provided the exterior surface is textured or covered with brick, stone or material fabricated to simulate brick or stone. Stucco and EIFS (exterior installation finished system) are permitted, up to a maximum of 30% of a facade area. Smooth concrete block and prefabricated steel panels are prohibited. 2. Colors. Except for brick or stone, surfaces shall be painted in subtle, neutral or earth tone colors, specifically including without limitation white, tan, brown and gray. Trim and accent areas may feature brighter colors, including primary colors. Metallic or fluorescent colors are prohibited. Accent colors on each facade shall be limited to a maximum of 25% of the facade area for logo colors and a maximum of 10% of the facade area for other accent colors. A logo color is a color commonly used by a large retail store as an identifying characteristic. (6) Architectural features. a. Guidelines. Facades should be articulated to reduce the massive scale and the uniform, impersonal appearances of large retail buildings and provide visual interest. b. Standards. Architectural features on building facades that are visible from adjoining properties and/or public streets (excluding facades facing residential property that are screened by an eight-foot masonry wall and facades facing the side or rear of property zoned and used for commercial purposes or industrial purposes) shall address the visual impact of long uninterrupted walls by providing a minimum of three of the following elements. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed 100 feet. See illustrations of architectural features attached as Exhibit “A-1.” 1. Variation in color and materials; 2. Wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least 3% of the length of the facade and extending at least 20% of the length of the facade, not to exceed 100 feet; 3. Variation of a minimum of two feet in the height of parapets. Variation to parapet height may include pilasters and projecting raised entrance features; 4. Pilasters projecting from the plane of the wall by a minimum of 16 inches. The use of pilasters to interrupt horizontal patterns such as accent banding is encouraged; 5. Canopies projecting a minimum of ten feet from the plane of the primary facade walls; and 6. Repetitive ornamentation including decorative applied features such as wall-mounted light fixtures or applied materials. Repetitive ornamentation shall be located with a maximum spacing of 50 feet. (7) Attached signs. Attached on-premises signs shall be limited to 10% of each wall face. No wall signage shall be back-lighted or illuminated to such an intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair vision. (8) Detached signs. Detached on-premises signage shall be limited to one sign per large retail store; provided, however, two signs shall be permitted when the large retail store is located on a corner lot or through lot. A sign shall be located at the main entrance to the property. The sign(s) shall be of monument type no larger than 128 square feet in area and eight feet high. In the alternative, a unified sign agreement may be approved in accordance with § 6.410(f). Such uniform sign agreement shall not be restricted by the 128-square foot area and eight-foot height limitations. Signs shall not be illuminated to such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair vision. Lighting shall be shielded upward to prevent beams or rays from being directed at any portion of a traveled roadway or residential property. (9) Outdoor display, sales and storage. a. Applicability. The outdoor display, sales and storage regulations in this section apply to the following retail establishments: 1. General merchandise stores and home improvement stores in the “E” neighborhood commercial, “FR” restricted commercial, “F” general commercial, “G” intensive commercial and “H” central business districts, subject to a maximum permissible gross floor area of 60,000 square feet in the “E” neighborhood commercial district. All large retail stores in the “E,” “FR,” “F,” “G” and “H” districts, other than general merchandise stores and home improvement stores, shall comply with the outdoor storage and display requirements in § 5.306; and 2. Large retail stores, including without limitation general merchandise stores and home improvement stores, in the “I” light industrial, “J” medium industrial and “K” heavy industrial districts located within 500 feet of residential property, unless there is an existing commercial use on a lot or tract at least 100 feet wide or an existing industrial use in the 500-foot area between the large retail store and the residential property. Outdoor display, sales and storage are permitted for all large retail stores in the “I,” “J” and “K” industrial districts that are not within 500 feet of residential property or where there is an existing commercial use on a lot or tract at least 100 feet wide or an existing industrial use between the large retail store and the residential property, subject only to compliance with height, setback and other development regulations for the applicable district. b. Sidewalk display and cart storage. “Sidewalk” display is a term commonly used in the retail industry to describe display areas along the front of a building. Nothing herein permits storage, display or sale of any item on property that has been dedicated for public use. Sidewalk display and cart storage in the sidewalk display area are subject to the following restrictions. 1. Merchandise may be displayed and carts may be stored within 20 feet of the front of the building. 2. No single item may exceed 12 feet in height. 3. Items may not be stacked to exceed six feet in height. 4. A clearly delineated pedestrian walkway at least four feet in width shall be provided contiguous to the 20-foot display and cart storage area to provide unimpeded pedestrian access to the building. 5. An area the width of the customer entrance and exit door(s) plus 15 feet on either side of the door(s) shall be maintained clear of merchandise and carts to allow unimpeded pedestrian access to the building. 6. Areas for customer loading of merchandise shall be clearly delineated and shall not be located in front of any customer entrance or exit door(s) or within 15 feet on either side of the door(s). 7. This section does not prohibit storage of carts in the parking lot, but merely regulates storage of carts in the sidewalk display area. 8. Outdoor storage, display and sales of plumbing fixtures and large household appliances, including without limitation hot tubs, washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers and trash compactors, is prohibited. c. Permanent outdoor display, sales and storage. Merchandise may be stored or displayed for sale to customers on the front or side of the building in accordance with this subsection (a)(9)c. The total square footage of all permanent outdoor storage, display and sales areas permitted by subsections (a)(9)c.1., (a)(9)c.2. and (a)(9)c.3. below shall be limited to 10% of the footprint of the building, but in no event shall exceed 15,000 square feet. Permanent outdoor storage, display and sales shall be contiguous to the building and shall not be permitted within 100 feet of residential property. Outdoor storage, display and sales of plumbing fixtures and large household appliances, including without limitation hot tubs, washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers and trash compactors, is prohibited. 1. Permanent outdoor display, storage and sales: general merchandise stores. The permanent storage, display and sales area shall be enclosed by a minimum eight-foot wall of like appearance to the building or a base of like appearance to the building topped by wrought iron or tubular steel fencing, with a minimum total height of eight feet. No merchandise other than trees shall be visible above the wall or fence. 2. Permanent outdoor display, storage and sales: home improvement stores. The permanent storage, display and sales area shall be enclosed by a chain link fence covered with windscreen or wall of like material to the building with a minimum height of eight feet. Windscreen shall be maintained in good repair and free of tears. Merchandise may be stacked up to 25-feet high or level with the top of the adjacent side wall, whichever is lower, but may not be stacked above the height of the wall or fence. The roofline on the front facade shall have architectural features, such as gables or parapets, to obscure merchandise stored in the area. 3. Large retail stores in “I,” “J” and “K” industrial districts within 500 feet of residential property (other than home improvement stores, which are subject to subsection (c)(2) above), unless there is an existing commercial use on a lot or tract at least 100 feet wide or an existing industrial use between the large retail store and the residential property. The permanent storage, display and sales area shall be enclosed by a minimum eight-foot wall of like appearance to the building or a base of like appearance to the building topped by wrought iron or tubular steel fencing, with a minimum total height of eight feet. No merchandise other than trees may be visible above the top of the wall or fence. d. Seasonal outdoor display and sales: Christmas trees may be displayed for sale. In addition, bedding plants, trees, shrubs, potting soil and bagged yard products including without limitation fertilizer, bark, mulch, peat moss and play sand may be displayed from March 15 to June 15. The seasonal outdoor sales area shall be limited to 10% of the footprint of the building but in no event shall exceed 12,000 square feet. No merchandise may exceed five feet in height, except Christmas trees. e. Rear storage: bulk merchandise may be stored behind the building. The sides and back of the storage area shall be screened with a chain link fence covered with windscreen, except for any side or back that is separated from any residential property by an eight-foot masonry wall and landscaped bufferyard pursuant to subsection (b)(2) below. Windscreen shall be maintained in good repair and free of tears. The rear storage area shall not be accessible to customers. Merchandise shall be stacked no higher than 25 feet or level with the top of the adjacent side wall of the building, whichever is lower, and may not be stacked above the height of the chain link fence. (10) Parking. A minimum of one parking space per 250 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof, shall be provided. Additional parking may be provided, with a maximum of one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof. An irrigated landscape island of at least 150 square feet with one three-inch caliper tree and live groundcover, in conformance with subsection (a)(4) above, shall be provided for each 50 parking spaces, or fraction thereof, exceeding one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area. These requirements supersede the parking requirements of § 6.201(b). All other requirements of Chapter 6, Article 2, “Off-Street Parking and Loading” requirements apply. In the event of any inconsistency, the stricter requirements shall apply. (11) Parking lot lighting. Light poles shall be no more than 35 feet in height and painted black, dark gray or dark green or have bronze oxidant protective coating. The main entrance shall be lit to be distinguishable from surrounding ambient lighting. See subsection (b)(8) below for additional lighting requirements within 140 feet of residential property. (12) Vehicular access. No large retail store shall be located on a public right-of-way or private street less than four lanes (two in each direction) on at least one side of the property. (13) Traffic impact study. Where traffic generated by the project is anticipated to exceed 4,000 trips per day, as determined by the director of the department of transportation and public works or his or her designee, a traffic assessment shall be required defining on-site and off-site improvements necessary to accommodate the impacts of the project. (b) Regulations applicable to all large retail stores in “E,” “FR,” “F,” “G,” “H,” “I,” “J” and “K” in proximity to residential property. (1) Applicability. The following regulations apply to large retail stores located in the “E” neighborhood commercial, “FR” restricted commercial, “F” general commercial, “G” heavy commercial, “H” central business, “I” light industrial, “J” medium industrial and “K” heavy industrial districts, subject to a maximum permissible gross floor area of 60,000 square feet in the “E” neighborhood commercial district. The wall and buffering requirements of subsection (b)(2) below apply only to large retail stores that share a common boundary with residential property or whose property line is less than 20 feet from residential property. Subsection (b)(3) below establishes setback requirements from residential property. Subsections (b)(4) through (b)(7) below establish restrictions on certain activities within 100 feet of residential property. Subsection (b)(8) below establishes lighting requirements within 140 feet of residential property. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY means a one-or two-family residential district or property used for one- or two-family residential purposes. See illustration of regulations applicable within 100 feet of residential property attached as Exhibit “A-2.” (2) Wall and landscaped bufferyard. An eight-foot masonry wall of brick, stone, split block or concrete cast to simulate such materials shall be constructed along the common boundary line of the adjacent residential property, or as close as practicable in the event of intervening alleys, easements and drainage channels. If the large retail store property and residential property are separated by intervening property under separate ownership that is less than 20 feet wide, a wall shall be constructed along the property line of the large retail store facing the residential property. In addition to the landscape requirements of § 6.301, a 20-foot wide irrigated and landscaped bufferyard shall be provided with three-inch caliper canopy trees with a mature height of 25 feet by industry standards planted every 20 feet in an overlapping pattern such that the canopy creates a solid visual screening at maturity and live groundcover. (3) Setback. All structures shall be set back three feet from all one- or two-family residential districts or the property line of all property used for one- or two-family residential purposes for each one foot in overall vertical building height. For the purpose of determining such setback, building height shall be measured from the lowest finished grade along the building face to the peak of the roof on the building facade facing residential property. (4) Activities and equipment permitted within 100 feet of residential property. The area within 100 feet of residential property may be used only for driveways, emergency access easements, employee parking, paving, landscaping and maneuvering space. (5) Pickup and delivery. a. Distance requirements from residential. Outdoor storage, pickup, delivery, loading and unloading of merchandise, equipment or other items may not occur within 100 feet of residential property. Loading docks shall be located more than 100 feet from residential property. b. Additional night-time restrictions. No delivery vehicle may be driven within 100 feet of residential property between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. No delivery vehicle within 100 feet of residential property shall have its engine, refrigeration unit or generator running between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Trucks or trailers parked at a loading dock may be unloaded onto the loading dock between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. provided that all activity occurs inside the truck or trailer or within the building. (6) Trash collection and compaction. Trash collection and compaction may not occur within 100 feet of residential property. (7) Mechanical equipment. No mechanical equipment may be located within 100 feet of residential property. Mechanical equipment shall be screened in accordance with § 6.301(d). (8) Lighting. Lighting within the 20-foot bufferyard adjacent to residential property shall not exceed one foot candle at ground level. Light poles within 140 feet of residential property shall not exceed 20 feet in height and shall be shielded away from residential property. All other light poles shall not exceed 35 feet in height. All light poles shall be painted black, dark gray or dark green or have bronze oxidant protective coating. (9) Pedestrian walkway. A pedestrian walkway shall be provided between any public transportation stop adjacent to the large retail property and the main entrance. The pedestrian walkway shall be clearly delineated with pavement striping and shall be a minimum of six feet wide. (c) Variances by board of adjustment. As provided by state law, the board of adjustment may grant variances to the provisions of this section only if the variance is not contrary to the public interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the section would result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the section is observed and substantial justice is done. As provided by state law, a “hardship” does not include financial hardship resulting from compliance with this section. The city manager or a designee shall report monthly to the city council any variances granted to this section. (d) Expansion. Any building expanded to a footprint exceeding 50,000 square feet to be used as a large retail store shall comply with the provisions of subsection (a) above or shall be located in a planned development district. (Ord. 14331, § 5, passed 9-5-2000; Ord. 14624, § 12, passed 5-15-2001; Ord. 17093, passed 8-8-2006)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.135 SWIMMING POOL, COMMERCIAL.

§ 5.135 SWIMMING POOL, COMMERCIAL. Commercial swimming pools may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following conditions. (a) The swimming pool shall not exceed 5,000 square feet in area measured at the scum gutter. (b) No pool shall be closer than 100 feet from any residential district. (c) The area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 50% of the pool area, with a minimum of 600 square feet allowable. (d) Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in the minimum ratio of one off-street parking space to each 200 square feet of pool area or fraction thereof, and the parking arrangements shall have the approval of the city traffic engineer. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.136 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA.

§ 5.136 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA. Telecommunications antennas shall be permitted in any zoning district after an administrative review and administrative approval in accordance with the standards set forth below. (a) Antennas are permitted in all districts on existing commercial, institutional or industrial structures, including, but not limited to, buildings, existing towers, signs, light poles, flag poles, water towers and/or utility structures, provided, however, that antennas may not extend more than 12 feet above the structure. (b) If placed on the facade of a structure, the antenna shall be of panel construction, and of a color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible. (c) Existing antennas on stealth and telecommunication towers may be upgraded as required by changes in technology. Variances to height allowances must be approved by the board of adjustment. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 15283, § 11, passed 10-8-2002; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006; Ord. 20158-04-2012, § 1, passed 4-3-2012)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.137 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER.

§ 5.137 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER. (a) Telecommunication towers. (1) Where allowed. a. Allowed by right in “G,” “I,” “J,” “K;” b. Allowed by special exception in “ER,” “E,” “MU-1,”“FR,” “F,” “MU-2,”“AG,” “CF,” “NS-T4,” “NS-T5,” “TU;” and c. Not allowed in residential zoning districts, historic overlay districts or conservation overlay districts, “H,” “PD” or in scenic areas or corridors as designated in § 6.402. (2) Setback requirements. a. Five hundred feet from historic district (“HC,” “HSE”) conservation district (“CD”) or scenic area or corridor as designated in § 6.402; b. Five hundred feet from any one-family district or two-family district or 250 feet if the one-family or two-family use is located in any other zoning district; c. Two hundred and fifty feet from any multifamily district or use; d. Two hundred feet from the shoreline of the Trinity River or the West Fork, Clear Fork, Marine Creek, Mary’s Creek or Sycamore Creek per the map established by the “Trinity River Corridor Mapping Data” prepared by the North Central Texas Council of Governments; and e. No telecommunication tower or stealth telecommunication tower shall be located within 200 feet from the shoreline of Lake Arlington, Lake Benbrook, Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake or Marine Creek Lake. (3) Letter of authorization. A letter of authorization signed by the property owner granting the agent/applicant the authority to represent the property owner if the applicant is required to seek a grant of approval from the board of adjustment or any other board or commission. (4) Construction requirements. a. All telecommunication towers shall be of monopole construction. b. Telecommunication towers shall not be illuminated by artificial means or shall display strobe lights or other warning lighting unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration or any other federal, state or city law, rule or regulation. Any lighting shall be shielded or directed so as not to project directly onto property zoned residential or any residential use. When incorporated into the approved design, light fixtures used to illuminate ball fields, parking lots or other similar areas may be attached to a telecommunication tower. c. All new telecommunication towers must be constructed to support at least two separate antenna arrays. In addition, any new telecommunication tower must be able to support at least one additional antenna for every 15 feet (or fraction thereof) above 60 feet in height and provide the ground space for any equipment necessary for the operation of additional antenna. (5) Screening, fencing and landscaping requirements. All telecommunications towers and support facilities shall have the following: a. A six-foot solid screening fence constructed of wood, brick, stone or reinforced concrete products per the specifications of § 5.305, Fences of the zoning ordinance; or b. Screening shrubs shall be installed around a fence and screen from view the associated structures. All screening shrubs shall be a minimum of three feet in height at planting, have the potential to grow to a mature height of a minimum of six feet in three years and must have a permanently installed irrigation system that provides total water coverage to all plant materials. The vegetation shall be kept in an attractive state and in good condition at all times. (6) Outdoor storage. No outdoor storage of vehicles, materials or equipment is permitted. Equipment not used in direct support of the facility shall not be stored or parked on the premises unless a technician is present. (7) Commercial message prohibited. No signs, including commercial advertising, logos, political signs, flyers, flags or banners, graphics or other attention devices shall be allowed on any part of the telecommunication tower or ancillary support facilities except for warning and safety signage. (8) Removal. a. Upon cessation for more than 180 days of the use of a telecommunication tower structure for the support of active communications antennas, the owner of record must notify the planning and development department. Disconnection of electric service for more than 180 days at the telecommunications tower site shall be considered cessation of use. b. All transmission telecommunications towers or antennas shall be removed by the person who constructed the facility, by the person who operates the facility or by the property owner within one year from the time the facilities have ceased being used to transmit, receive or relay voice and data signals to or from wireless communications devices. c. The person who constructed the facility, the person who operates the facility or owner of record must notify the planning and development department of any change in the status of the telecommunication tower. If the use of the antennas on the telecommunication tower has not been restored within the one year period from the time the facilities have ceased being used to transmit, receive or relay voice and data signals to or from wireless communication devices, the telecommunication tower must be removed and the telecommunication tower site restored to its original condition to a depth of two feet, at the owner’s expense. (9) Fees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, the city may require, as part of any application fees for a telecommunication facility, an amount sufficient to recover all of the city’s costs in retaining consultants to verify statements made in conjunction with the permit application, to the extent that verification requires telecommunication expertise. (b) Stealth telecommunication towers. (1) Where allowed. a. Allowed by right in “E,” “MU-1,”“FR,” “F,” “MU-2,”“NS-T4,” “NS-T5,” “TU,” “CB,” “TUP,” “G,” “H,” “I,” “J,” “K;” and b. Allowed by special exception in residential districts “ER,” “AG,” “CF,” in scenic corridors or areas as designated in § 6.402, historic overlay districts (“HC,” “HSE”) and conservation overlay districts (“CD”). (2) Setback requirements. a. Stealth telecommunication towers shall be setback two feet for each foot in height from a one-family, two-family or multifamily district or use unless located in such a district and permitted by special exception; b. In all other zoning districts, the standard setback shall apply; however, additional setbacks may be required as described in this section; c. Two hundred feet from the shoreline of the Trinity River or the West Fork, Clear Fork, Marine Creek, Mary’s Creek or Sycamore Creek per the map established by the “Trinity River Corridor Mapping Data” prepared by the North Central Texas Council of Governments; and d. Two hundred feet from the shoreline of Lake Arlington, Lake Benbrook, Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake or Marine Creek Lake. (3) Administrative approval of stealth telecommunication towers. A monopole flag, athletic light pole, parking or street light pole or other monopole design with internal antenna for a stealth telecommunication tower design may be approved administratively by the development services director, or his or her designee, subject to the following: a. Conforms to the definition of a stealth tower; b. Has a monotone color of light gray or off-white; c. Displays a light fixture of 175 watts or less, if applicable; d. Displays an American, state or corporate logo flag without copy (must meet proper flag etiquette), if applicable; e. Being appropriately located to functionally serve the use(s) of the site; f. Screening the support equipment with a six-foot masonry wall consistent with the site design materials or architecture, or screening with a black or green rubberized chain-link fence surrounded with three-foot high hedge on all sides exclusive of entry gate; and g. Being no more than 60 feet in height unless the tower is providing space for an additional antenna, allowing up to an additional 15 feet of height, with a maximum of 75 feet. (4) Design and appearance requirements. a. Any design plan not eligible for administrative approval in accordance with subsection (b)(3) above may apply to the board of adjustment for a special exception. In granting the special exception, the board shall consider the overall design of the stealth telecommunication tower, including the scale, placement on the site, materials, form and color. b. A design plan must be submitted by the applicant at the time of application. c. The design plan must include: 1. Visual study, visualization or simulation showing the appearance of the proposed stealth telecommunication tower and ancillary facilities, to scale and in the existing natural or built environment from at least two points of public view; 2. General capacity of the proposed tower, in terms of the number and types of antennas it is designed to accommodate; 3. Current overall system plan for the city, documenting telecommunication facilities presently constructed or approved, including a map indicating the proposed provider’s current coverage for the city and the area the requested site would cover; 4. Statement outlining the rationales for the particular location, design and height of the stealth telecommunication tower; 5. Landscape plan drawn to scale showing the proposed and existing fencing and landscaping, including type, spacing, size and irrigation methods; 6. Visual depiction or architect’s rendering (drawn to scale) of the stealth telecommunications tower; and 7. Site plan (drawn to scale)indicating the location and height of the stealth telecommunication tower, with ancillary facilities, as well as their proximity to buildings and to other structures on adjacent properties to include a radius of 200 feet. (5) Construction requirements. a. Stealth telecommunication towers shall not be illuminated by artificial means or shall display strobe lights or other warning lighting unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration or any other federal, state or city law, rule or regulation. Any lighting shall be shielded or directed so as not to project directly onto property zoned residential or any residential use. When incorporated into the approved design, light fixtures used to illuminate ball fields, parking lots or other similar areas may be attached to a telecommunication tower. b. Any new stealth telecommunication tower must be able to support at least one additional antenna for every 15 feet (or fraction thereof) above 60 feet in height and provide the ground space for any equipment necessary for the operation of additional antenna. (6) Screening, fencing and landscaping requirements. All stealth telecommunication towers and all support facilities shall have the following: a. A six-foot solid screening fence constructed of wood, brick, stone or reinforced concrete products per the specifications of § 5.305 Fences of the zoning ordinance; or b. Screening shrubs shall be installed around a fence and screen from view the associated structures. All screening shrubs shall be a minimum of three feet in height at planting, have the potential to grow to a mature height of a minimum of six feet in three years and must have a permanently installed irrigation system that provides total water coverage to all plant materials. The vegetation shall be kept in an attractive state and in good condition at all times. (7) Outdoor storage. No outdoor storage of vehicles, materials or equipment is permitted. Equipment not used in direct support of the facility shall not be stored or parked on the premises unless a technician is present. (8) Commercial message prohibited. No signs, including commercial advertising, logos, political signs, flyers, flags or banners, graphics or other attention devices shall be allowed on any part of the telecommunication tower or ancillary support facilities except for warning and safety signage. (9) Removal. a. Upon cessation for more than 180 days of the use of a stealth telecommunication tower structure for the support of active communications antennas, the owner of record must notify the planning and development department. Disconnection of electric service for more than 180 days at the stealth telecommunications tower site shall be considered cessation of use. b. All transmission stealth telecommunications towers or antennas shall be removed by the person who constructed the facility, by the person who operates the facility or by the property owner within one year from the time the facilities have ceased being used to transmit, receive or relay voice and data signals to or from wireless communications devices. c. The person who constructed the facility, the person who operates the facility or owner of record must notify the planning and development department of any change in the status of the stealth telecommunication tower. If the use of the antennas on the stealth telecommunication tower has not been restored within the one year period from the time the facilities have ceased being used to transmit, receive or relay voice and data signals to or from wireless communication devices, the stealth telecommunication tower must be removed and the stealth telecommunication tower site restored to its original condition to a depth of two feet, at the owners expense. (10) Fees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, the city may require, as part of any application fees for a telecommunication facility, an amount sufficient to recover all of the city’s costs in retaining consultants to verify statements made in conjunction with the permit application, to the extent that verification requires telecommunication expertise. (11) Board of adjustment. Except for stealth communication towers built under subsection (b)(3) above, the board of adjustment shall review proposed designs considering the materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping designs of the equipment of the structure and any other permitted structures to determine the visibility, aesthetic impact and compatibility to the surrounding natural or built environments. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 15283, § 14, passed 10-8-2002; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006; Ord. 17522, § 5, passed 4-24-2007; Ord. 17844, passed 11-1-2007; Ord. 20158-04-2012, § 1, passed 4-3-2012; Ord. 21272-06-2014, § 4, passed 6-3-2014; Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 22, passed 2-4-2020)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.138 THEATER, MOVIE THEATER OR AUDITORIUM.

§ 5.138 THEATER, MOVIE THEATER OR AUDITORIUM. Theaters (including movie theaters) and auditoriums and theaters may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided the use has a seating capacity no greater than 1,500 people. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.139 TERMINAL: TRUCK, FREIGHT, RAIL OR WATER.

§ 5.139 TERMINAL: TRUCK, FREIGHT, RAIL OR WATER. Terminals may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, subject to the following conditions. (a) A traffic flow plan shall be approved by the city traffic engineer, based on an accurate plot plan drawn to scale. The applicant shall prepare and submit the plot plan to the city traffic engineer. (b) Loading, parking and maneuvering space shall be entirely on private property. (c) The operation of any such terminal shall be not less than 200 feet from any residential district. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.140 UTILITY TRANSMISSION TOWER OR DISTRIBUTION LINE; NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS.

§ 5.140 UTILITY TRANSMISSION TOWER OR DISTRIBUTION LINE; NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS. (a) Utility transmission tower or distribution line. (1) Location. Utility transmission towers and distribution lines and supporting structures owned and/or operated by the city, county or public utility companies, which are necessary for the furnishing of utility services, are permitted in all districts. (2) Accessory uses. The following are permitted as accessory uses in all districts: a. Communication antennas that are mounted on and supported by utility transmission towers, provided that no communication antenna shall extend more than 12 feet above the highest point of the tower; and b. Auxiliary structures housing electronic communications equipment which is necessary for the operation of communication antennas established pursuant to subsection (a)(2)a. above. (3) Exemption from height requirements. District height requirements shall not apply to: a. Utility transmission towers and distribution lines and supporting structures; and b. Communication antennas established in compliance with subsection (a)(2)a. above. (b) Natural gas compressor stations. (1) Unless otherwise specifically stated, variances to the compressor regulations may not be granted by the board of adjustment. (2) Lift compressors. a. Lift compressors shall be allowed in all zoning districts, but shall be restricted to the gas drilling pad site. b. One three-inch caliper tree shall be planted every 40 linear feet along the property line abutting a public right-of-way. No heavy equipment, including, but not limited to, trucks, tractors, trailers, bulldozers, bobcat tractors, trenchers, compressors and hoists shall be allowed inside the critical root zone of any protected tree on any compressor site without the specific approval of the city forester. This requirement shall supersede other landscaping requirements. c. All equipment or buildings associated with the operation of the compressor located in or within 600 feet of residentially used property or from the public right-of-way shall be screened from public view by landscaping, berming, structure or wall constructed of metal, masonry or other structurally sound material as approved by the director of planning and development or his or her designee that significantly screens the equipment and is painted in a non-contrasting soft earth tone color to match the nearby surroundings as nearly as possible. This requirement shall supersede other landscaping requirements. (Ord. 16995, § 1, passed 6-13-2006; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006; Ord. 18504-03-2009, § 1, passed 3-3-2009, eff. 3-11-2009; Ord. 20999, § 2, passed 10-15-2013)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.141 VEHICLE JUNKYARD.

§ 5.141 VEHICLE JUNKYARD. The city council shall receive a report from appropriate city departments when considering a conditional use permit. (a) In the “AG” district. A motor vehicle junk yard or used automobile junk area may be permitted as a conditional use permit. Conditional use permit approvals shall be limited to the following period of time. Extensions of time shall each be subject to the same application, report and hearing procedures as the original approval. (1) First approval. A period not to exceed five years; (2) First extension. A period not to exceed three years; and (3) Each subsequent extension. A period not to exceed two years. (b) In the “J” district. In the “J” district a motor vehicle junk yard or used automobile junk area may be permitted as a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit shall be subject to the following conditions. (1) The junkyard or area shall not adjoin any residential district. (2) The junkyard or area must be completely enclosed by a six-foot screening fence. (3) Conditional use permit approvals shall be limited to the following period of time. Extensions of time shall each be subject to the same application, report and hearing procedures as the original approval. a. First approval. A period not to exceed five years; b. First extension. A period not to exceed three years; and c. Each subsequent extension. A period not to exceed two years. (c) In the “K” district. A motor vehicle junk yard or used automobile junk area may be permitted as a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit shall be subject to the following conditions. (1) The junkyard or area shall not adjoin any residential district. (2) The junkyard or area must be completely enclosed by a six-foot screening fence. (3) Conditional use permit approvals shall be limited to the following period of time. Extensions of time shall each be subject to the same application, report and hearing procedures as the original approval. a. First approval. A period not to exceed ten years; and b. Each subsequent extension. A period not to exceed ten years. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006; Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 10, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.142 VETERINARY CLINIC.

§ 5.142 VETERINARY CLINIC. (a) Commercial districts (indoor). Veterinary clinics, including dog and cat hospitals and associated indoor kennels, may be permitted in commercial districts, subject to the following conditions. (1) The entire business must be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed sound-proofed and air-conditioned building. (2) Noise and odors created by activities within the building shall not be perceptible beyond the property line. (3) No animals shall be kept outside the building at any time. (b) Industrial districts (outdoor). Veterinary clinics, including dog and cat hospitals and associated outdoor kennels, may be permitted in industrial districts, subject to the following conditions. (1) No animal hospital or kennel shall be permitted within 100 feet of any residential use. (2) For the purpose of this section, measurement of the 100-foot distance shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the property line of a residentially-zoned property or premises used for residential purposes, to the nearest portion of the kennel or hospital. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.143 WAREHOUSE OR BULK STORAGE.

§ 5.143 WAREHOUSE OR BULK STORAGE. Storage in bulk of, or warehouse for, commodities and materials associated with uses allowed in the “ER” through “I” districts is permitted in the “I” district provided the storage complies with the City of Fort Worth fire code. (Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 17093, § 3, passed 8-8-2006)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.144 FRESH WATER FRACTURE PONDS.

§ 5.144 FRESH WATER FRACTURE PONDS. (a) Fresh water fracture ponds located on a tract of land not adjacent to a gas drilling pad site shall be permitted by right in “AG” agricultural district, “I” light industrial, “J” medium industrial and “K” heavy industrial zoning districts. (b) All fresh water fracture ponds must meet the permitting requirements and regulations as outlined in Article II of Chapter 15, Gas entitled Gas Drilling and Production. (Ord. 18504-03-2009, § 2, passed 3-3-2009, eff. 3-11-2009)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.145 FARMERS’ MARKET.

§ 5.145 FARMERS’ MARKET. Farmers’ markets in the “E” neighborhood commercial district and the “MU-1” low intensity mixed use district shall have no more than ten vendors or a sales area of no greater than 2,000 square feet. (Ord. 20666-03-2013, § 3, passed 3-19-2013, eff. 4-9-2013)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.146 URBAN AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY GARDENS.

§ 5.146 URBAN AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. (a) General requirements. (1) A single responsible party shall be identified for any urban farm. The party may be a private resident, nonprofit or for profit entity. (2) A land use certificate of occupancy (CO) shall be required for any area that is used solely for food crop production. Contiguous property within a production unit may be included within one CO. Noncontiguous property will require separate COs. (3) Building permits and COs shall be required for any habitable structure. Building permits shall be required for non-habitable structures greater than 400 square feet. (4) A maximum 12 square foot sign may be provided displaying the operator and description of the operation. (5) Large animals. Raising large animals for production or slaughter or both shall not be an allowed use under urban agriculture. Large animals are allowed in accordance with § 5.307. (6) Fowl are allowed in accordance with Appendix B, "Code Compliance" Section 11A-22, "Keeping of Pigeons and Certain Fowl" of the city code. (7) Parking may be provided off-site if employees are parking personal vehicles and traveling to the worksite in a single or minimal number of vehicles. If personal vehicles are parked on the street at a site in a residential area, the vehicles shall not remain parked longer than four hours in a workday. (8) Urban forestry requirements shall not apply for any production area. Trees shall be required as part of a required landscape buffer when structures requiring a building permit are on the site, including nonproduction areas such as retail and warehouse. Fruiting trees may be provided as credit toward the buffer and planting requirements. An urban forestry plan showing the existing conditions and any trees to be removed shall be provided. If trees are removed for agricultural purposes and the agricultural use ceases within five years, replacement trees shall be installed from the protected tree list. (9) Odor shall be controlled on all urban gardens and farms so as to not be a nuisance to surrounding properties. Any sources of odor shall be controlled and mitigated in accordance with the city code and all applicable laws. (10) Beekeeping/apiary is allowed with the below regulations: a. The responsible parties, who are beekeepers, must adhere to all applicable state laws concerning the care and handling of bees. b. Honeybee colonies are kept in hives with removable frames or top bars with dividers, which shall be maintained in sound working condition. c. The numbers of hives is tailored to the size of the lot as follows: a maximum of two hives on lots ¼ acre or smaller, four hives on lots larger than ¼ but less than ½ acre, six hives on lots larger than ½ acre but smaller than one acre. There shall be no limit on the number of hives on lots larger than one acre. The number of hives may increase by up to 50% over the designated limits for a period not greater than 60 days. The Development Services Director or designee shall have the authority to require a person to reduce the number of hives or require other reasonable safety precautions in an apiary in order to abate any nuisance. d. If a hive's orientation has the hive entrances located perpendicular to and within 25 feet or less of an adjacent property line, a solid wall, fence, hedge or combination thereof at least six feet high shall be placed between hives and adjacent property lines of developed properties, and extends at least four feet beyond the hive in each direction along the property line in order to minimize interactions between bees and the adjacent property. e. A convenient source of water is provided to the bees on the property at all times during the year to discourage bees from congregating at swimming pools, hose bibs, or other water sources where contact with humans or pets may occur. f. No wax comb or other material that encourage robbing by other bees is left upon the grounds of the lot; instead this material should be stored in sealed, insect-proof containers or closed buildings. For a period not greater than 24 hours frames and hone harvesting equipment may be left in the bee yard to allow bees to clean excess honey from the equipment. g. If a colony exhibits aggressive behavior without provocation, the beekeeper will ensure that the colony is re-queened or otherwise managed using customary beekeeping practices. (11) Watering equipment shall comply with the water regulations of the City of Fort Worth. Irrigation shall utilize water conserving fixtures. (12) Delivery of compost, mulch, soil, or other clean organic or inorganic materials shall be allowed, provided however, that the storage of the materials shall not exceed six feet in height and is screened from public view. (13) Chemical applications such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers are allowed provided that state regulations are followed and the responsible party obtains the required permits. However, organic growing practices are preferred due to the negative impacts of many chemicals on environmental quality and public health. (14) All food products provided for sale shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 16 "Health and Sanitation" of the city code. (15) Property shall be restored to its former condition immediately prior to or an improved state upon cessation of the urban agriculture use, including but not limited to, the removal of all agricultural structures, tanks, raised beds, irrigation lines and equipment. (b) In all residential districts as a primary use and "ER" Neighborhood Commercial as a primary use: (1) On site sales shall be allowed sunrise to sunset, not to exceed three days per week. A maximum sales area 50 square feet with one temporary structure to be used the day of the sale. A maximum two foot by two foot signage shall be allowed the day of sale. A temporary sandwich board sign shall be allowed within ten feet of the site of sales. (2) Sales may occur in accordance with division (b)(1) above for nonresidential properties in residential districts, e.g. churches and schools. (3) There shall be no size limitation for urban farms. (4) Coverage of buildings shall be determined by the lot coverage for the zoning district. Any vertical structure over four feet is included in this calculation and includes classrooms, greenhouses, and storage structures. (5) Screening fences are required for the storage of compost, mulch and similar items. Storage piles or the fence shall not exceed six feet in height. Storage of these items shall not be visible from the ground level of adjacent residential property or public street. Open security fencing shall be allowed for all production areas provided however fences in the front yard shall comply with § 5.305. (6) Cisterns shall not exceed 500 gallons and/or six feet in height, whichever is greater. (7) Aquaponics shall be allowed within a structure with no outside storage of equipment or materials. (8) When the agricultural use is accessory to a primary residential use: a. Division (b)(1) above applies; and b. Front yard gardens are allowed for crop production. Once production ceases and plants begin to die back, the yard shall be maintained. No weeds or other unkempt conditions shall remain. Plants that seed shall be allowed to remain during the seeding process but shall be otherwise maintained. (c) In "E", "F" and "G" commercial districts and "CF" community facilities district:. (1) Production plus permanent or temporary retail sales allowed. Permanent sales facilities shall operate in accordance with § 5.145 as a farmer's market. Temporary sales operations shall comply with division (b)(1) above. (2) Aquaponics shall be allowed within a structure, with no outside storage of equipment or materials. (3) Self-pick farms are allowed. Parking shall be required at one vehicle per four employees and one vehicle per acre of urban farm for customer parking and may be provided as compacted gravel base. (4) Screening fences are required for the storage of compost, mulch and similar items. Storage piles or the fence shall not exceed six feet in height. Open security fencing shall be allowed for all production areas. Any retail or nonproduction structure or any structure that contains a portion of these activities shall comply with the commercial regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. (5) Motorized equipment shall not exceed ten horsepower. (d) In "I", "J" and "K" industrial districts. (1) The commercial requirements in division (c) above apply; warehouse/distribution uses are allowed. (2) Storage of equipment and vehicles including tractors, spreaders and harvesting equipment may only occur on lots within industrial districts. (3) Aquaponics shall be permitted within or outside a structure. (4) Storage piles and fencing may exceed six feet in height. (e) In "H" central business district, mixed use ("MU) and form-based districts. (1) Acreage shall be limited to one acre. (2) Motorized equipment shall not exceed ten horsepower. (3) Screening fences are required for the storage of compost, mulch and similar items. Neither the storage piles nor the fence shall exceed six feet. Open security fencing shall be allowed for all production areas. Any retail or nonproduction structure or any structure that contains a portion of these activities shall comply with the commercial regulations of this section. (f) Site plans. (1) A site plan is required for any urban farm under division (b) through (e) above operated as a primary use. The site plan shall show all areas used for the farming purposes and may include a multi-lot production unit. The site plan may be approved administratively by the development services director or designee. Operations as an accessory to a residential use shall not be required to provide a site plan. The site plan may be prepared by the applicant. (2) A site plan shall include the following information: a. Name and contact information of responsible party(ies); b. The land area included within the site, the zoning classification of adjacent sites, and a plat, or survey if not recorded; c. A legal description of the platted lots of the proposed site and the boundaries thereof; d. The location of each proposed permanent structure on the site labeled with the intended use and include the distance to the property lines; e. The location of any temporary sales structure; f. Identification of the location of outdoor storage including composting, organic debris, and permanent equipment. Storage in piles shall provide intended maximum pile height; g. Identification of any equipment to be used in the crop production, location of storage and expected frequency and duration of use; h. The dimensions and capacities of parking areas and loading areas, as applicable; i. Depiction of the landscaping of all street frontages for retail or warehouse uses or a note that it will comply with § 6.301 of the Zoning Ordinance; j. The location and height of all walls, fences and screen planting and landscaping; k. The location of parking for employees; l. The location, size, height, foot candle level (brightness) and direction of all lighting in residential districts or adjacent to "A" or "B" residential districts. Lighting in residential districts or adjacent to "A" or "B" residential districts shall be shielded in order to eliminate light trespass onto adjacent properties; m. Proposed signage if applicable. Signage for nonproduction uses shall meet the regulations of the applicable zoning district; n. The location and screening of refuse containers, mechanical equipment, and other structures not requiring a building permit; o. A schedule of the phasing of all improvements shown in the plan, if applicable; p. For production areas only: if not provided on the farming site, a note shall be provided where restrooms shall be available for employees. If at the farm's business office, provide the location. If by agreement with a surrounding business, provide the name and address of the business and a copy of the written agreement. Temporary restroom facilities shall be allowed as allowed by Chapter 16 "Health and Sanitation" of the city code. Restrooms shall be provided in accordance with applicable building codes for retail, warehouse, and distribution structures. q. Location and type of water supply and electrical outlet(s) provided for the farm/garden. Note: A basic storm water/erosion and sediment control plan will be required for review. Note: All regulations of the Zoning Ordinance apply unless a variance is received and provided on the site plan. (g) Community garden. (1) On site sales shall be allowed sunrise to sunset, not to exceed three days per week. Maximum sales area 50 square feet with a temporary structure to be moved to the point of sale only the day of the sale. Maximum 2 ft. x 2 ft. signage shall be allowed for the day of sale only. A temporary sandwich board sign shall be allowed within ten feet of the site of sales. (2) No fencing or landscaping required, but gardens shall be maintained to a residential standard. No weeds or other unkempt conditions shall remain. (3) No additional parking spaces are required. (4) No size limit but shall be located on a platted residential lot. (5) Accessory structures shall not exceed 400 total square feet. (6) Landscaping structures such as arbors may be installed for aesthetic and shade purposes behind the required front setback. (7) The maximum structure lot coverage for the applicable zoning district shall apply. (8) A minimum 2 ft. x 2 ft. permanent unilluminated sign shall be installed providing the phone number of a contact person. A maximum 32 square foot sign may be installed behind the required front setback. The sign shall be well maintained and removed upon closure of the garden. (Ord. 22335-08-2016, § 1, passed 8-2-2016; Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 22, passed 2-4-2020)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.147 HALFWAY HOUSES.

§ 5.147 HALFWAY HOUSES. (a) The applicant shall submit the following information to the planning and development department: (1) Area plan showing zoning classifications and land uses of all property within one-quarter mile of the site of the proposed halfway house. The area plan must specifically identify all uses related to children, such as schools, places of worship, parks, playgrounds, day care centers, public and private youth centers, public swimming pools and video arcade facilities. The applicant is expected to make a good faith effort to locate all such uses; (2) Site plan for the property, in compliance with this article. The site plan shall include a floor plan detailing room sizes, sleeping areas, number of beds, training rooms, kitchen and food service areas, bathrooms, recreational areas and all other uses. The site plan requirement cannot be waived by the zoning commission; (3) Copy of the contract governing the operation of the facility; (4) Security plan identifying security features of facility; and (5) Copy of policies and rules for operation of the facility. (b) The zoning commission shall consider comments from the police department and planning and development department concerning the documentation described above prior to recommending approval of any zoning change request for a halfway house. (c) Notification of the requested zoning change shall be sent to the owners of all property within 1,000 feet of the property on which the change in zoning is proposed, in accordance with the procedure set out in state law and local ordinances, and to all neighborhoods registered with the planning and development department that include property located within 1,000 feet of the proposed site. Notice of the time and place of the hearing before the city council shall be published in an official newspaper or a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days before the hearing as required by state law and shall be at least five inches by eight inches. (d) If the owner or operator of a nonconforming halfway house wishes to expand the facility or make structural alterations which require the approval of the city council, notification of the request shall be sent to the owners of all property within 1,000 feet of the property on which the expansion is proposed and to all neighborhoods registered with the planning and development department that include property located within 1,000 feet of the proposed site. In addition, notice of the time and place of the hearing before the city council shall be published in an official newspaper or a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days before the hearing and shall be at least five inches by eight inches. (Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 8, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.148 HORSE, DOG OR AUTOMOTIVE RACING.

§ 5.148 HORSE, DOG OR AUTOMOTIVE RACING. (a) Additional development controls shall be required, as follows: (1) Holding areas for horses or dogs shall be provided in case of fire; (2) An approved emergency plan and an approved evacuation plan shall be provided; (3) Security plans shall be provided and reviewed by the police department; (4) Spectator parking lots shall be 500 feet from any one- or two-family districts; (5) Other facilities, including accessory uses and facilities such as the race track and the bleachers, shall be 1,000 feet from any one- or two-family district and from any multifamily district not a part of race track as a mixed use; (6) The parking required shall be one space for every two spectator seats and one space for every ten square feet of spectator standing area; (7) When located within or adjacent to any city, state or national historic district, the racetrack building and structures shall be designed to be compatible with said district; (8) An approved solid waste disposal plan shall be provided and set into operation upon occupancy of the racetrack and its buildings and structures; and (9) All support activities and other proposed uses, which the site may include, shall be specifically identified. (b) In addition to site plan requirements and development controls above, the following design considerations shall be incorporated where feasible: (1) Impact studies (such as traffic impact) on the effects of the track operations on adjacent lands. Such studies shall include setbacks; street, arterial and highway access; and buffering of properties surrounding the racetrack site; (2) Compartmentalization of parking areas for traffic circulation and emergency vehicle circulation; (3) Emergency vehicle access around site located at the bleachers area with connection through the spectator parking lots to the user area; (4) Height of buildings and structures not to exceed 12 stories or 120 feet, whichever is the most restrictive; and (5) User parking and storage area for trailers and similar vehicles with separate access than from spectator parking area. (Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 8, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.149 LANDFILL, WASTE TRANSFER STATION, GOVERNMENT RECYCLING DROP OFF CENTER, RECYCLING CENTER WITH OUTDOOR PROCESSING AND STOCKPILING, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE OR WASTE TIRE FACILITY.

§ 5.149 LANDFILL, WASTE TRANSFER STATION, GOVERNMENT RECYCLING DROP OFF CENTER, RECYCLING CENTER WITH OUTDOOR PROCESSING AND STOCKPILING, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE OR WASTE TIRE FACILITY. (a) Facilities handling, processing and loading of municipal solid waste and recyclable materials for transportation at transfer stations; storage, processing, bailing or reclamation of paper, glass, wood, metals, plastics, rags, junk, concrete, asphalt and other materials at materials recovery facilities and recycling centers; disposal, dumping or reducing of offal or dead animals; composting for yard and wood wastes, municipal solid waste and/or sludge at composting facilities; collection and storage of household hazardous wastes; and processing and storage of scrap tires at waste tire facilities, subject to the requirements set out below. Provided however, a conditional use permit is required when a recycling center with outdoor processing and stockpiling, household hazardous waste or waste tire facility is within 1,000 feet of a residential district or mixed use/form-based district that includes a residential use, a "CF" community facilities district, or a public or private park as measured property line to property line of the protected zoning district or park. If an application to create a planned development district to allow one of the uses described in this section is on file with the city prior to the adoption of this section, the city may approved the planned development district, and any use permitted by that planned development district shall be a legal conforming use. For purposes of this subsection (a), such facilities are further defined by Tex. Administrative Code Title 30, Chapter 330, Municipal Solid Waste, § 330.3, and Tex. Administrative Code Title 30, Chapter 335, Industrial Solid Waste and Municipal Hazardous Waste, § 335.1. The operator shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Submit a site development plan for review that provides detailed information about the design and development of the facility and that addresses: a. Zoning and land use within one-quarter mile of the site; b. Proximity to residences, businesses and other uses; c. Availability and characteristics of access roads including current traffic volumes and impact of proposed facility on roads and traffic; d. Locations of all existing and proposed buildings, equipment and machinery; e. Fire prevention and control; f. Groundwater, drinking water and surface water protection including wash areas, stream or water course diversions, holding ponds and tanks; g. Screening fences, berms, buffers and landscaping; h. Provisions for all activities including loading, unloading, handling, processing of materials and maintenance and storage of containers, vehicles and other equipment and machinery to be done within the confines of the facility and behind required screening fences; and i. Erection and maintenance of signage at the entrance to the facility that is clearly visible to the public and identifies the owner, operator, business address, telephone number and hours of operation of the facility. (2) Obtain, maintain and have available on-site all required permits and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that relate to the collection, transportation, handling, processing and disposal of all materials for which the facility is approved. (3) Submit and maintain on-site an operations plan that addresses: a. Provisions for preventing unauthorized wastes and materials from being brought to the facility; b. Procedures for identifying, handling, removing, transporting and disposing of unauthorized wastes and materials that may have been brought to the facility; c. Procedures for controlling water runoff, erosion, dust, odors, vectors and rodents; d. Procedures and employee training for fire prevention and control; e. Litter control and cleanup; and f. Procedures for reporting and handling fuel and chemical spills. (b) City council may appoint an oversight committee of city staff, public representatives and others, as required, to provide assurance of compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, codes and ordinances. The operator and/or owner shall provide in writing for access to the property by said members subject to all safety and operational restrictions required by law to protect on-site public welfare and safety. (c) The planning and development department may not issue a certificate of occupancy until the operator of such facility submits proof that the operation of the facility has been approved by all applicable federal and state regulatory agencies as required by law. (Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 8, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.150 MINING, QUARRYING, DREDGING OR EXCAVATION.

§ 5.150 MINING, QUARRYING, DREDGING OR EXCAVATION. Mining, quarrying, dredging or excavation of dirt, gravel, sand or stone, for the purpose of removing, screening, crushing, washing or storage of ore, clay, stone, gravel or similar materials, subject to the following requirements: (a) Provision of a site plan of all existing conditions, including topography at five-foot intervals, streams, lakes and other bodies of water, roadways, utility lines, structures and major vegetation, including canopy cover; (b) Identification of any known protected species of plant, fish or animal life, or the presence of areas of historic, cultural or archeological significance. Such property that is found to be protected or of significant public interest shall not be included in any area approved for mining; (c) Delineation of all permits and licenses (including NPDES and Texas air control board) required for the operation of such a facility, name of contact person, agency address and telephone number of all permitting agencies and verification of approval of same prior to operation; (d) Submission of a plan of operation, including scheduling of activities, phasing, traffic generation, employees and use of explosives or other hazardous or caustic materials or chemicals; (e) Analysis of potential impacts to adjacent properties (especially residential) due to dust, noise, water runoff and diversion, ground water alteration, silting, sedimentation, erosion, traffic and mitigation measures to control such impacts. Submittal of drainage study if deemed necessary by the department of transportation and public works. When deemed appropriate, as a mitigation measure of the site perimeter, city council may require appropriate buffering, berming, screening and landscaping greater than that required under this zoning ordinance, which shall be maintained in a proper manner at the expense of the property owner. All mitigation measures must be installed and completed prior to any physical mining of the site; (f) Submission of plan for protection of adjacent rights-of-way and streets if mining operations are planned within 50 feet of such rights-of-way and streets, and approval of plans required from the transportation and public works director; (g) Approvals from all utility service providers, transmission, electric and pipeline companies for work around, near or across such utility facility, including approvals for relocation of such utility facility if required; (h) Site plan identifying all proposed structures, operating facilities, loading and wash areas, roadways, stream or water course diversions, holding ponds/tanks, temporary power lines and other site improvements; (i) A reclamation plan, including final topography contours, at five-foot intervals, relocated stream beds, lakes, ponds and other physical features, type and depth of surface material, seeding and replanting plan for restoration of the original canopy cover of the site, including any required cross-section and engineering/construction plans as approved by the city forester or a soil conservation scientist. It is recommended that plant materials native to the site be used; (j) Submission of a performance bond or cash payment for each phase as required under the standard contract for community facilities agreement of the city to ensure that all restoration costs in accordance with the reclamation plan of the site are met; (k) Provision of a clearly visible sign at the entrance to the mining operation identifying the name, business address and phone number of the facility owner and operator in compliance with the requirements for on-premises signs; and (l) City council may appoint an oversight committee of city staff, public representatives and others, as required, to provide assurance of compliance with all federal, state and city regulations, codes and ordinances. The operator and/or owner of a mining operation shall provide in writing for the limited access to the property by said members subject to all safety and operational restrictions required by law to protect on-site public welfare and safety. Such access approval shall be a prerequisite and part of the conditions of approval of the use. (Ord. 23609-03-2019, § 8, passed 3-19-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.151 SMALL BOX DISCOUNT STORE.

§ 5.151 SMALL BOX DISCOUNT STORE. Small box discount store may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8 and 12, the city council may consider the following criteria: (a) The proposed location is no less than two miles from any existing small box discount store. The measurement shall be in a direct line from the property line of the proposed small box discount store to the property line of the existing small box discount store, in a direct line across intersections. (b) A minimum of 10% of the floor area is dedicated to fresh produce, meat and dairy products. (Ord. 23971-12-2019, § 1, passed 12-3-2019, eff. 12-11-2019)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.152 RETAIL SMOKE SHOP.

§ 5.152 RETAIL SMOKE SHOP. (a) Retail smoke shop may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8 and 12, provided however, retail smoke shops are prohibited within 500 feet of public parks, places of worship, daycares, schools, universities, and hospitals. The measurement shall be in a direct line from the property line of the proposed retail smoke shop to the property line of the existing public parks, places of worship, daycares, schools, universities, or hospitals. (b) Any new retail smoke shop shall be located at least 1,000 feet from any other retail smoke shop. The measurement shall be in a direct line from the property line of the proposed retail smoke shop to the property line of the other retail smoke shop, in a direct line across intersections. (Ord. 25955-01-2023, § 4, passed 1-10-2023, eff. 1-20-2023; Ord. 28296-01-2026, § 6, passed 1-27-2026, eff. 2-13-2026)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.153 BOARDING HOME FACILITIES.

§ 5.153 BOARDING HOME FACILITIES. Boarding home facilities are permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8 and 12, subject to the following conditions: (a) In one-family districts the maximum number of residents in a boarding home facility, by right, shall be six. (b) A boarding home facility must meet all applicable permitting requirements of Chapter 20, Article XIV, Boarding Homes of the City Code and any applicable Tex. Human Resources Code requirements. (c) A boarding home facility may not be established within one-half mile of a previously existing boarding home facility. (d) Compatibility standards in one-family zoning districts: (1) There shall be no exterior display or sign with the exception that a nameplate, not exceeding one square feet in area, may be permitted when attached to the front of the main structure provided the nameplate is not illuminated and attached flat to the dwelling unit or visible through a window. (2) No exterior construction features shall be permitted which would place the structure out of character with the surrounding residential neighborhood. (3) Front yard impervious cover shall comply with maximum percentages indicated in Chapter 6. (e) Any residential structure converted into a boarding home facility will be required to comply With all additional city code standards including but not limited to the building code, electric code or fire code, as applicable, based on the nature of the proposed use and occupancy classification. (f) Motor vehicles on premises. Residents of a boarding home facility may not keep, on the premises of a home or on the public rights-of-way adjacent to the home, more than one motor vehicle per bedroom for the use of residents of the home. (Ord. 26358-08-2023, § 6, passed 8-8-2023)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.154 BARS OR TAVERNS.

§ 5.154 BARS OR TAVERNS. A bar or tavern may be permitted in the high intensity mixed- use ("MU-2") district subject to the following conditions: (a) Bars or taverns 2,000 square feet or less are allowed by right in the MU-2 district. (b) A conditional use permit shall be required if the bar or tavern is larger than 2,000 square feet where alcohol is served or consumed. (c) A bar or tavern that was lawfully in existence on the effective date of this section shall be granted nonconforming status. The building official shall maintain a register of all certificates of occupancy for bars and taverns made nonconforming after the effective date of this section. The building official shall determine maximum occupancy allowed where alcohol is served or consumed for nonconforming bars and taverns. (d) Nonconforming status shall be retained when: (1) Renewing a Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC) permit or license; or (2) The sale or transfer of the business/premise requires a new TABC permit or license is required; or (3) Maintaining, repairing or making alterations that do not exceed the occupancy allowed in the registry maintained by the building official. (e) Nonconforming status shall terminate when: (1) The TABC permit or license is terminated and a bona fide application for a new license or permit is not filed with TABC within two years of the prior permit or license expiration; or (2) The use has been changed to a conforming use in the MU-2 district; or (3) The use is altered or expanded such that the occupancy exceeds the maximum allowed in the registry maintained by the building official; or (4) Restoration of a building destroyed by fire, explosion or other casualty, or act of God exceeds 75% of the building's reasonable value. (Ord. 26445-09-2023, § 1, passed 9-12-2023, eff. 9-26-2023)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.155 SHELTER.

§ 5.155 SHELTER. A shelter may be permitted in accordance with the use tables of Appendix A, Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, provided it shall not be located within a one-mile radius of existing shelters on East Lancaster Avenue or within one-mile of the Historic Southside Neighborhood (generally illustrated in Appendix B, Exhibit B.37). The board of adjustment shall have no authority to grant any variance to the distance limitation. (Ord. 26652-12-2023, § 1, passed 12-12-2023, eff. 1-9-2024)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.156 BATCH PLANT, ASPHALT OR CONCRETE (PERMANENT).

§ 5.156 BATCH PLANT, ASPHALT OR CONCRETE (PERMANENT). A permanent batch plant, asphalt or concrete, shall be limited to districts designated “CUP*” in the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 8 and 12. (Ord. 27030-06-2024, § 4, passed 6-25-2024, eff. 7-23-2024)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.157 LIQUOR OR PACKAGE STORES.

§ 5.157 LIQUOR OR PACKAGE STORES. A liquor store or package store may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8 and 12, provided however, the proposed location shall be at least 1,000 feet from any other liquor or package store. The measurement shall be in a direct line from the property line of the proposed liquor or package store to the property line of any other liquor or package store, in a direct line across intersections. (Ord. 28296-01-2026, § 6, passed 1-27-2026, eff. 2-13-2026)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.158 CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS.

§ 5.158 CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS. A credit access business may be permitted in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6, 8 and 12, provided however, the proposed location shall be located at least 1,000 feet from any other credit access business. The measurement shall be in a direct line from the property line of the proposed credit access business to the property line of any credit access business, in a direct line across intersections. (Ord. 28296-01-2026, § 6, passed 1-27-2026, eff. 2-13-2026)

Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance § 5.159 MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL OR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

§ 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/0-0-0-36895Fetched: 10/26/2026