SUBMISSION AND REVIEW OF PLANS.
Fort Worth City Code § 16-114
in effect§ 16-114 SUBMISSION AND REVIEW OF PLANS.
(a) When a food establishment is newly constructed or extensively remodeled, or when an existing structure is converted to use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitted to the development services department for review and approval before construction, remodeling or conversion is begun.
(b) If a food establishment is not required to obtain a building permit from the development services department under (a), then the director may conduct an onsite plan review in lieu of the food establishment submitting plans and specifications to the development services department.
(c) The plans and specifications under (a) shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement, mechanical plans, types of construction materials in work areas and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment to be installed. The director of the development services department shall give the department the opportunity to review and approve the plans and specifications to determine if they meet the requirements of this article. No food establishment shall be constructed, extensively remodeled or converted except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the department. Food facility owners/operators shall ensure during plans review, construction and operation that their facilities comply with all applicable city plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building, zoning and fire prevention and protection codes.
(d) The director shall inspect the food establishment prior to the start of operations to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications, the requirements of this article and the regulations of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
(Ord. 12553, § 1, passed 6-18-1996; Ord. 17522, §§ 5, 6, passed 4-24-2007; Ord. 27523-03-2025, § 1, passed 3-11-2025, eff. 4-18-2025)
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/0-0-0-19160Fetched: 10/26/2026