CITY OF FORT WORTH PUBLIC NOTICE Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; nonresidential uses shall provide off-street parking in accordance with § 6.201 Off-Street Parking Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was adopted by the Fort Worth City Council at their regular meeting held on Requirements. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ORDINANCE NO. 28597-06-2026 Notes: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDI- Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback NANCE NO. 21653, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX “A” OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (2015), BY requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. AMENDING CHAPTER 4 “DISTRICT REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 4.803 “NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE” All other development standards and regulations in § 4.1300 “MU-1” Low Intensity Mixed Use apply except for pedestri- AND ARTICLE 12, SECTION 4.1203 “DISTRICT USE TABLE, TO ADD “MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL (CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEX. an-scaled lighting and proximity test. LOC. GOV’T CODE)” AND “MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE)” AS NEW USES AND ALLOW SUCH USES IN ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND CERTAIN FORM-BASED DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 5, “SUPPLE- MENTAL USE STANDARDS”, ARTICLE 1, “STANDARDS FOR SELECTED USES,” TO ADD SECTION 5.159, TITLED “MIXED- USE RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOC. GOV’T Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations CODE” AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING MIXED-USE AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND CONVERSION OF Sites of any size zoned “G” Intensive Commercial § 4.1302 “MU-2” High Intensity Mixed-Use BUILDINGS TO MULTIFAMILY OR MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 “DISTRICT REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 13, “FORM-BASED DISTRICTS”, SECTION 4.1305 “ NEAR SOUTHSIDE (“NS”) DISTRICT, SECTION 4.1306 “CAMP BOWIE (“CB”) Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned “G” Intensive Commercial DISTRICT, SECTION 4.1307 “TRINITY LAKES (“TL”) CODE, SECTION 4.1308 “BERRY/UNIVERSITY (“BU”) DISTRICT”, BY ADD- Primary Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ ING AN APPENDIX TO THE “NEAR SOUTHSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES”, “TRINITY LAKES DEVEL- Side Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ OPMENT CODE”, “CAMP BOWIE DISTRICT BOULEVARD REVITALIZATION CODE”, AND “BERRY/UNIVERSITY FORM BASED CODE”, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOCAL Rear yard (min.) 5’ GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL, AND CONVERSION OF BUILD- Side yard: common lot line 0’ (subject to building code spacing requirements) INGS TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL; AMENDING ARTICLE 4 “OVERLAY DISTRICTS”, SECTION Height 45 feet maximum 4.402 “URBAN DESIGN DISTRICT-DOWNTOWN, SECTION 4.403 “PANTHER ISLAND PERIPHERAL ZONE (“PIP”) OVERLAY DIS- Density Unlimited TRICT, AND 4.404 “I-35W CORRIDOR (“I-35W”) DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO REVISE THE “DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; nonresidential uses shall STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES”, “PANTHER ISLAND PERIPHERAL ZONE OVERLAY ZONING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES”, provide off-street parking in accordance with § 6.201 Off-Street AND “I-35 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES” ADDING AN APPENDIX TO THOSE OVERLAY DISTRICTS STAN- Parking Requirements. DARDS AND GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER Notes: 218 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL, AND CON- VERSION OF BUILDINGS TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. All other development standards and regulations in § 4.1302 “MU-2” High Intensity Mixed Use shall apply except for pe- WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code (“TLGC”) authorizes the governing body of a municipality to adopt zoning destrian-scaled lighting and proximity test. regulations to promote the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare and protect and preserve places and areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance; and (2) Additional Development Standards for Multifamily and Mixed-Use Residential Developments WHEREAS, Section 211.005 of the TLGC authorizes the governing body of a municipality to divide the municipality into districts of a a. In the event the above tables conflict with the development standards under this subsection, the development standards under this number, shape, and size that the governing body considers best for carrying out the provisions of Chapter 211, General Zoning Reg- subsection shall control. ulations, within which districts the governing body may regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of i. Parking Requirement. 1 space per dwelling unit buildings, other structures or land; and ii. Units Per Acre. Unlimited. WHEREAS, during the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature a number of bills were approved that impact municipalities in nu- iii. Height. 45 feet or the highest height that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on merous ways, including, but not limited to, the use and development of property and the application of municipal zoning authority; and the site, whichever is greater. WHEREAS, the new legislation included Senate Bill 840, which amended the TLGC by creating Chapter 218, which requires cities to iv. Setback or Buffer Requirement. A setback or buffer requirement that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse permit the construction of multifamily and mixed-use residential development in a zoning classification that allows for office, commercial, development constructed on the site or 25 feet, whichever is lesser. retail, warehouse, or mixed-use development; and WHEREAS, the new legislation also included Senate Bill 2477, which amended the TLGC to require cities to permit the conversion of (3) Multifamily Residential and Mixed-use Residential Development Permit Requirements existing structures to multifamily and mixed-use residential development in zoning classifications that allow for office, retail, or warehouse A Multifamily Development Permit shall be required for multifamily residential and mixed-use residential developments. No permit use; and shall be issued for construction, alteration or revision to a multifamily residential development or mixed-use residential development WHEREAS, on August 26, 2025, the City of Fort Worth City Council adopted Resolution No. 150-08-2025, affirming the City’s obligation unless there has been a site plan approved by the development services director or an authorized representative and a subdivision plat to comply with statutes enacted during the regular session of the 89th Texas legislature; and approved by the Plan Commission. WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed Senate Bills 840 and 2477 and their impact on the City’s zoning ordinance and recommend that the (4) Adjacent Land Use Map zoning ordinance be amended to incorporate the requirements set forth under those legislative bills; and As part of the submission of a permit application, the applicant shall submit a map showing all land uses and businesses located within WHEREAS, city staff recommends amending the Chapter 4 “District Regulations”, Article 8, Section 4.803, “Non-residential District 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed-use residential or multifamily residential development. Use Table” to create a new land uses titled “Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” and “Mixed-use Residential D. New Construction for Multifamily Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Pursuant to Chapter 218 of the TLGC – Low Inten- (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” and allow both uses in all commercial districts; and WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the Chapter 4 “District Regulations”, Article 12, Section 4.1203 “District Use Table” and sity Mixed-Use (MU-1) District create new land uses titled “Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” and “Mixed-use Residential (Chapter 218 of (1) Property Development Standards. Loc. Gov’t Code)” and allow both uses in certain form-based districts; and All new mixed-use residential and multifamily residential developments in a property with a zoning classification of Low Intensity Mixed- WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance to create supplemental use standards for Multifamily Residential Use (MU-1) shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth under § 4.1300 Low Intensity Mixed Use (“MU-1”) (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” and “Mixed-use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)”; and District. WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance by amending “The Near Southside Development Standards and (2) Additional Development Standards for Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Residential Developments Guidelines ”, “Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code”, “Trinity Lakes Development Code”, and “Berry/University Form Based a. In the event the development standards of MU-1 conflict with the development standards under this paragraph, the development Code” to add an appendix in each code establishing property development standards, design standards, and the development review standards under this paragraph shall control: process for multifamily and mixed-use residential and conversions of buildings to multifamily or mixed-use residential under Chapter 218 a. Parking Requirement. 1 space per dwelling unit of the TLGC; and b. Units Per Acre. Unlimited. WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance by amending the “Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guide- c. Height. 45 feet or the highest height that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on lines”, “Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay Zoning Standards and Guidelines”, and “I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines” the site, whichever is greater. to add an appendix in each establishing property development standards, design standards, and development review process for mul- d. Setback or Buffer Requirement. A setback or buffer requirement that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse tifamily and mixed-use residential developments under Chapter 218 of TLGC and conversions of buildings to multifamily or mixed-use development constructed on the site or 25 feet, whichever is lesser. residential under Chapter 218 of the TLGC; and (3) . Adjacent Land Use Map WHEREAS, City staff finds that their recommendations are consistent with Senate Bills 840 and 2477; and As part of the submission of a permit application, the applicant shall submit a map showing all land uses and businesses located within WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission and City Council agree with city staff’s recommended amendments to the zoning ordinance and 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed-use residential or multifamily residential development. finds that such amendments to be consistent with Senate Bills 840 and 2477. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: 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 SECTION 1. residential development shall require the following: Chapter 4, “District Regulations,” Article 8, “Non-residential District Use Table,” Section 4.803, “Non-Residential District Use Table,” of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add a new use titled “Multifamily Residential a. The building or structural components of a building was being used for office, retail, or warehouse use; (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” as a land use category under “Household Living” and allow “Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 b. The building or structural components of a building was constructed at least five years before the proposed date to start the of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” in “ER,” “E,” “FR,” “F,” “G,” and “H” and add a “P*” in each of those cells, and add a reference to Section 5.159 conversion; and under the Supplemental Standards column; and add a new land use category titled “Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. c. The building being converted must have at least 65 percent of each floor of the building fit for occupancy. Gov’t Code)” under “Household Living” and allow “Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc Gov’t Code)” in : “ER,” “E,” “FR,” “F,” (2) Development Standards Applicable to Conversion of Buildings for Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Residential. “G,” and “H” and add a “P*” in each of those cells, and add a reference to section 5.159 under the Supplemental Standards column. 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. SECTION 2. Chapter 4, “District Regulations”, Article 12, “Form-Based Code District Use Table,” Section 4.1203, “District Use Table” of Ordinance Building Conversion: Mixed-Use Residential or Multifamily Residential No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add “Mixed Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” as a new land use category under the “Household Living” to allow “Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Front, Rear and Side Setback Limited to the existing setback of the proposed converted building Code)” in “MU-1,” “N-S/T4R,” “CB/HC,” “CB/RG,” “CB/RU V C-North,” “CB/RU V C-South,” “CB/T,” “TL-BM,” “TL-HM,” “TL-VM,” “TL- TR,” “BU-RX,” “BU-SH,” “BU-IX,” and adding a P* in those cells and add a reference “5.159 – MU-1”, See FBC Appendix” under the Supplemental Standards column. Height Limited to the height of the proposed converted building SECTION 3. Parking Limited to existing parking Chapter 4, “District Regulations”, Article 12, “Form-Based Code District Use Table,” Section 4.1203, “District Use Table” of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add “Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Units per Acre Unlimited Gov’t Code) as a new land use category under the “Household Living” to allow “Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” in “MU-1,” “N-S/T4R,” “CB/HC,” “CB/RG,” “CB/RU V C-North,” “CB/RU V C-South,” “CB/T,” “TL-BM,” “TL-HM,” “TL-VM,” “TL-TR,” b. To the extent allowed by law, all other development standards of the zoning district where the proposed building conversion is to “BU-RX,” “BU-SH,” and “BU-IX” and add a P* in those cells and add a reference to section “5.159 – MU-1”, See FBC Appendix” under occur shall apply. the Supplemental Standards column. (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 SECTION 4. 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed-use residential or multifamily residential development. Chapter 5 “Supplemental Use Standards” of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to revise Article 1, “Standards for Selected Uses”, to add Section 5.159 titled “Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Residential Devel- SECTION 5. opment Under Chapter 218 of the Local Government Code to read as follows: The “Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4 “District Regulations”, Article 4 “Overlay Districts”, Section 4.402 “Urban Design District-Downtown,” Sub- §5.159 MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL OR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEXAS ection (d) “Downtown Urban Design Standards Adopted” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “A”, attached and hereby incorporated LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to establish regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter A. Applicability 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and the conversion of certain build- (1) The regulations provided under this supplemental standard shall only apply to new mixed-used residential and multifamily residential ings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the Downtown Urban Design overlay district. A copy of the Downtown Urban developments and conversions of buildings to mixed-use residential and multifamily residential pursuant to Chapter 218 of the Texas Design Standards and Guidelines is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the Development Services Department. 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. SECTION 6. (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 The “Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay Zoning Standards and Guidelines,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordi- permitted in accordance with the land use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 8 and 12, subject to the following: nance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4 “District Regulations,” Article 4, “Overlay Districts,” Section 4.403, “Panther Island (3) New mixed-use residential or multifamily residential is prohibited on land within: Peripheral Zone (“PIP”) Overlay District,” Subsection (d), “Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay Zoning Standards and Guidelines a. A zoning classification that allows heavy industrial use; adopted” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “B”, attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to b. 1,000 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site; add an appendix establishing regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code c. 3,000 feet of an airport or military base; or concerning multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and the conversion of certain buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use d. An area designated as a clear zone or accident potential zone. residential within the Panther Island Peripheral Zone overlay district. A copy of the Downtown Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay (4) A conversion of a building to mixed-use residential or multifamily residential does not apply to a building that is located within: Zoning Standards and Guidelines is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the Development Services Department. a. A zoning classification that allows heavy industrial use; SECTION 7. b. 1,000 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site; The “I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning c. 3,000 feet of an airport or military base; or Ordinance in Chapter 4 “District Regulations,” Article 4 “Overlay Districts,” Section 4.404 “I-35W Corridor (“I-35W”) Design Overlay d. 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, District,” subsection (d) “I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines adopted,” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “C,” attached as a clear zone or accident potential zone supporting military aviation operations. and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix establishing regulations and development stan- (5) Any multifamily residential development, mixed-use residential development, or building conversion within a historic district or historic dards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and overlay shall follow the regulations and development standards of the historic district or historic overlay. the conversion of certain buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential. Within the I-35W Corridor Design overlay district. B. Development Review Process A copy of the I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the Development Services Pursuant to Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code, all mixed-use residential or multifamily developments that are consistent Department. with all development principles and that conform to all standards of this code shall be administratively approved by the Zoning Admin- istrator or their designee. SECTION 8. C. New Construction for Multifamily Residential and Mixed Use Residential Pursuant to Chapter 218 of TLGC – All Commer- cial Districts. The “Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning (1) Property Development Standards. Ordinance in Chapter 4, “District Regulations,” Article 13, “Form Based Districts,” Section 4.1305, “Near Southside (“NS”) District”, Sub- a. For all new mixed-use residential and multifamily residential developments, the following development standards shall apply. section 4.1305(d)(1). “Other development standards,” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “D,” attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to the Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines establishing regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily resi- Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations dential, mixed-use residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the Near Southside (“NS”) District. A copy of the “Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines” is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the Sites less than 1-acre zoned “E” Neighborhood Com- mercial or “ER” Neighborhood Commercial Restricted § 4.709 “R2” Townhouse/Cluster Development Services Department. SECTION 9. Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites less than 1-acre zoned “E” Neighborhood Commercial or The “Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordi- “ER” Neighborhood Commercial Restricted nance in Chapter 4, “District Regulations,” Article 13 “Form Based Districts,” Section 4.1306, “Camp Bowie (“CB”) District,” Subsection Open space 15% minimum 4.1306(d). “Other development standards” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “E” attached and hereby incorporated into the Units per acre Unlimited Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to the Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code establishing regulations Front yard* None required and development standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed- use residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the Camp Bowie District Boulevard Side yard* Revitalization Code. A copy of the “Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code” is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the Interior lot 5 feet minimum adjacent to street Development Services Department. Corner lot** 10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets Height 45 feet maximum SECTION 10. Density Unlimited The “Trinity Lakes Development Code,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, Parking 1 space per dwelling unit; nonresidential uses shall provide off-street parking in accordance with § 6.201 “District Regulations,” Article 13, “Form Based Districts,” Section 4.1307, “Trinity Lakes (“TL”) District”, Subsection 4.1307(d), “Other Off-Street Parking Requirements. development standards,” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “F,” attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance Notes: by reference, to add an appendix to the “Trinity Lakes Development Code,” which establishes regulations and development standards * May be subject to projected front yard (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(f), Yards) up to a maximum of 25 feet. consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and conver- sion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the “Trinity Lakes (“TL”) District. A copy of the “Trinity Lakes ** 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. Development Code” is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the Development Services Department. Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback SECTION 11. requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. The “Berry/University Form Based Code,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, All other development standards and regulations in § 4.709 “R2” Townhouse/Cluster apply “District Regulations,” Article 13, “Form Based Districts,” Section 4.1308, “Berry University (“BU”) District,” Subsection 4.1308(d), “Other development standards,” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “G,” attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to the “Berry/University Form Based Code,” which establishes regulations and development standards Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and con- version of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the “Berry University (“BU”) District. A copy of the “Berry/ Sites 1-acre or larger zoned “E” Neighborhood Commercial or “ER” Neighborhood Commercial Restricted § 4.713 “UR” Urban Residential University Form Based Code” is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the Development Services Department. SECTION 12. Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites 1-acre or larger zoned “E” Neighborhood Commercial or This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), “ER” Neighborhood Commercial Restricted as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, Front yard (min./max.) 0’/20’ in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. Rear yard – primary structure (min.) 5’ SECTION 13. When adjacent to one- or two-family districts 20’ (Width of adjacent alley, driveway access lot or access easement may It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordi- with an existing one or two-family structure (min.) be counted towards minimum setback) nance are severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by Rear yard – accessory structure (min.) 5’ (if alley is provided, no accessory structure setback required the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the Side yard (min./max.) 0’/20’ incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. Side yard: common lot line 0’ (subject to building code spacing requirements) SECTION 14. Height 45 feet maximum Any person, firm, or corporation, who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any Density Unlimited of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; nonresidential uses shall provide off- violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. street parking in accordance with § 6.201 Off-Street Parking Requirements. SECTION 15. Notes: All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinances Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback No. 3011, 13896, 21653 and any other ordinances affecting zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance, requirements (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinanc- Urban Forestry, Section 6.302 of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. es, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. All other development standards and regulations in § 4.713 “UR” Urban Residential apply except for pedestrian-scaled SECTION 16. lighting. The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty clause and effective date of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Section 52.013, Texas Local Government Code. SECTION 17. Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations All other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth not herein amended shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 18. Sites of any size zoned “F” General Commercial or “FR” General Commercial Restricted § 4.1300 “MU-1” Low Intensity Mixed-Use This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned “F” General Commercial /s/Chris Austria Primary Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ Assistant City Attorney Side Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ Adopted: June 9, 2026 Rear yard (min.) 5’ A copy of this ordinance may be reviewed in the City Secretary’s Office, Fort Worth Side yard: common lot line 0’ (subject to building code spacing requirements) Municipal Building/City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trails, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Height 45 feet maximum /s/ Jannette S. Goodall City Secretary Density Unlimited