CITY OF FORT WORTH PUBLIC NOTICE B. Development Review Process b. To the extent allowed by law, all other development standards of the zoning district Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was adopted by the Fort Worth City Pursuant to Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code, all mixed-use residential where the proposed building conversion is to occur shall apply. Council at their regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 9 2026 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 (3) . Adjacent Land Use Map That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law. Administrator or their designee. 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- ORDINANCE NO. 28597-06-2026 C. New Construction for Multifamily Residential and Mixed Use Residential use residential or multifamily residential development. Pursuant to Chapter 218 of TLGC – All Commercial Districts. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE SECTION 5. CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 21653, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED (1) Property Development Standards. The “Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines” as adopted and incorporated AS APPENDIX “A” OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (2015), BY a. For all new mixed-use residential and multifamily residential developments, the into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4 “District Regulations”, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 “DISTRICT REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 4.803 following development standards shall apply. Article 4 “Overlay Districts”, Section 4.402 “Urban Design District-Downtown,” Subection “NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE” AND ARTICLE 12, SECTION 4.1203 (d) “Downtown Urban Design Standards Adopted” is hereby amended as set out in “DISTRICT USE TABLE, TO ADD “MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL (CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE)” AND “MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (CHAPTER Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations Exhibit “A”, attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, Sites less than 1-acre zoned “E” § 4.709 “R2” Townhouse/Cluster to add an appendix to establish regulations and development standards consistent with 218 OF THE TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE)” AS NEW USES AND ALLOW SUCH USES IN ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND CERTAIN FORM-BASED DISTRICTS; Neighborhood Commercial or “ER” Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, CHAPTER 5, “SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS”, ARTICLE 1, “STANDARDS Neighborhood Commercial Restricted mixed-use residential, and the conversion of certain buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the Downtown Urban Design overlay district. A copy of FOR SELECTED USES,” TO ADD SECTION 5.159, TITLED “MIXED-USE Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites less than 1-acre the Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines is on file in the City Secretary’s RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS PURSUANT zoned “E” Neighborhood Commercial or Office and the Development Services Department. TO CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOC. GOV’T CODE” AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS “ER” Neighborhood Commercial Restricted AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 218 OF THE Open space 15% minimum SECTION 6. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING MIXED-USE AND MULTIFAMILY Units per acre Unlimited The “Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay Zoning Standards and Guidelines,” as RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS TO Front yard* None required adopted and incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter MULTIFAMILY OR MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 “DISTRICT Side yard* 4 “District Regulations,” Article 4, “Overlay Districts,” Section 4.403, “Panther Island REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 13, “FORM-BASED DISTRICTS”, SECTION 4.1305 Interior lot 5 feet minimum adjacent to street Peripheral Zone (“PIP”) Overlay District,” Subsection (d), “Panther Island Peripheral “ NEAR SOUTHSIDE (“NS”) DISTRICT, SECTION 4.1306 “CAMP BOWIE (“CB”) Corner lot** 10 feet minimum adjacent to both streets Zone Overlay Zoning Standards and Guidelines adopted” is hereby amended as set DISTRICT, SECTION 4.1307 “TRINITY LAKES (“TL”) CODE, SECTION 4.1308 Height 45 feet maximum out in Exhibit “B”, attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by “BERRY/UNIVERSITY (“BU”) DISTRICT”, BY ADDING AN APPENDIX TO THE Density Unlimited reference, to add an appendix establishing regulations and development standards “NEAR SOUTHSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES”, “TRINITY Parking 1 space per dwelling unit; nonresidential uses consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning LAKES DEVELOPMENT CODE”, “CAMP BOWIE DISTRICT BOULEVARD shall provide off-street parking in accordance with multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and the conversion of certain buildings REVITALIZATION CODE”, AND “BERRY/UNIVERSITY FORM BASED CODE”, § 6.201 Off-Street Parking Requirements. to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the Panther Island Peripheral ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT Notes: Zone overlay district. A copy of the Downtown Panther Island Peripheral Zone Overlay WITH CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING * May be subject to projected front yard (see Chapter 6, Development Standards, § Zoning Standards and Guidelines is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL, AND CONVERSION 6.101(f), Yards) up to a maximum of 25 feet. Development Services Department. OF BUILDINGS TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL; ** May be subject to other front, side and rear yard setback requirements (see AMENDING ARTICLE 4 “OVERLAY DISTRICTS”, SECTION 4.402 “URBAN DESIGN Chapter 6, Development Standards, § 6.101(d), Yards) up to a maximum of 25 feet. SECTION 7. DISTRICT-DOWNTOWN, SECTION 4.403 “PANTHER ISLAND PERIPHERAL Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject The “I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines,” as adopted and incorporated into ZONE (“PIP”) OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND 4.404 “I-35W CORRIDOR (“I-35W”) to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4 “District Regulations,” Article DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO REVISE THE “DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. 4 “Overlay Districts,” Section 4.404 “I-35W Corridor (“I-35W”) Design Overlay District,” STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES”, “PANTHER ISLAND PERIPHERAL ZONE All other development standards and regulations in § 4.709 “R2” Townhouse/ subsection (d) “I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines adopted,” is hereby OVERLAY ZONING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES”, AND “I-35 DEVELOPMENT Cluster apply amended as set out in Exhibit “C,” attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES” ADDING AN APPENDIX TO THOSE OVERLAY Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix establishing regulations and development DISTRICTS STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 218 OF THE LOCAL Sites 1-acre or larger zoned “E” § 4.713 “UR” Urban Residential multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and the conversion of certain buildings GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED-USE Neighborhood Commercial or “ER” to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential. Within the I-35W Corridor Design RESIDENTIAL, AND CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL Neighborhood Commercial Restricted overlay district. A copy of the I-35W Development Standards and Guidelines is on file in OR MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE the City Secretary’s Office and the Development Services Department. CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites 1-acre or larger CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND zoned “E” Neighborhood Commercial or SECTION 8. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. “ER” Neighborhood Commercial Restricted The “Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines,” as adopted and Front yard (min./max.) 0’/20’ incorporated into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, “District WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code (“TLGC”) authorizes Rear yard – primary structure (min.) 5’ Regulations,” Article 13, “Form Based Districts,” Section 4.1305, “Near Southside (“NS”) the governing body of a municipality to adopt zoning regulations to promote the public When adjacent to one- or two-family 20’ (Width of adjacent alley, driveway District”, Subsection 4.1305(d)(1). “Other development standards,” is hereby amended health, safety, morals, or general welfare and protect and preserve places and areas of districts with an existing one or two-family access lot or access easement may be as set out in Exhibit “D,” attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance; and structure (min.) counted towards minimum setback) by reference, to add an appendix to the Near Southside Development Standards and Rear yard – accessory structure (min.) 5’ (if alley is provided, no accessory Guidelines establishing regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter WHEREAS, Section 211.005 of the TLGC authorizes the governing body of a structure setback required 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed- municipality to divide the municipality into districts of a number, shape, and size that the Side yard (min./max.) 0’/20’ use residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use governing body considers best for carrying out the provisions of Chapter 211, General Side yard: common lot line 0’ (subject to building code spacing residential within the Near Southside (“NS”) District. A copy of the “Near Southside Zoning Regulations, within which districts the governing body may regulate the erection, requirements) Development Standards and Guidelines” is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, other structures or Height 45 feet maximum Development Services Department. land; and Density Unlimited Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; SECTION 9. WHEREAS, during the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature a number of nonresidential uses shall provide off-street The “Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code,” as adopted and incorporated bills were approved that impact municipalities in numerous ways, including, but not parking in accordance with § 6.201 Off- into Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, “District Regulations,” limited to, the use and development of property and the application of municipal zoning Street Parking Requirements. Article 13 “Form Based Districts,” Section 4.1306, “Camp Bowie (“CB”) District,” authority; and Notes: Subsection 4.1306(d). “Other development standards” is hereby amended as set Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject out in Exhibit “E” attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by WHEREAS, the new legislation included Senate Bill 840, which amended the TLGC to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, reference, to add an appendix to the Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization by creating Chapter 218, which requires cities to permit the construction of multifamily Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. Code establishing regulations and development standards consistent with Chapter and mixed-use residential development in a zoning classification that allows for office, Urban Forestry, Section 6.302 of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed- commercial, retail, warehouse, or mixed-use development; and All other development standards and regulations in § 4.713 “UR” Urban use residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use Residential apply except for pedestrian-scaled lighting. residential within the Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code. A copy of the WHEREAS, the new legislation also included Senate Bill 2477, which amended the “Camp Bowie District Boulevard Revitalization Code” is on file in the City Secretary’s TLGC to require cities to permit the conversion of existing structures to multifamily and Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations Office and the Development Services Department. mixed-use residential development in zoning classifications that allow for office, retail, Sites of any size zoned “F” General § 4.1300 “MU-1” Low Intensity Mixed-Use or warehouse use; and Commercial or “FR” General Commercial SECTION 10. Restricted The “Trinity Lakes Development Code,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance WHEREAS, on August 26, 2025, the City of Fort Worth City Council adopted Resolution No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, “District Regulations,” Article 13, “Form No. 150-08-2025, affirming the City’s obligation to comply with statutes enacted during Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned Based Districts,” Section 4.1307, “Trinity Lakes (“TL”) District”, Subsection 4.1307(d), the regular session of the 89th Texas legislature; and “F” General Commercial “Other development standards,” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit “F,” attached WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed Senate Bills 840 and 2477 and their impact on Primary Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add an appendix to the City’s zoning ordinance and recommend that the zoning ordinance be amended to Side Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ the “Trinity Lakes Development Code,” which establishes regulations and development incorporate the requirements set forth under those legislative bills; and Rear yard (min.) 5’ standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code concerning Side yard: common lot line 0’ (subject to building code spacing multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and conversion of buildings to multifamily WHEREAS, city staff recommends amending the Chapter 4 “District Regulations”, requirements) residential or mixed-use residential within the “Trinity Lakes (“TL”) District. A copy of Article 8, Section 4.803, “Non-residential District Use Table” to create a new land uses Height 45 feet maximum the “Trinity Lakes Development Code” is on file in the City Secretary’s Office and the titled “Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” and “Mixed-use Density Unlimited Development Services Department. Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” and allow both uses in all commercial Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; districts; and nonresidential uses shall provide off-street SECTION 11. parking in accordance with § 6.201 Off- The “Berry/University Form Based Code,” as adopted and incorporated into Ordinance WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the Chapter 4 “District Regulations”, Street Parking Requirements. No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 4, “District Regulations,” Article 13, Article 12, Section 4.1203 “District Use Table” and create new land uses titled “Multifamily Notes: “Form Based Districts,” Section 4.1308, “Berry University (“BU”) District,” Subsection Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” and “Mixed-use Residential (Chapter Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject 4.1308(d), “Other development standards,” is hereby amended as set out in Exhibit 218 of Loc. Gov’t Code)” and allow both uses in certain form-based districts; and to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, “G,” attached and hereby incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance by reference, to add Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. an appendix to the “Berry/University Form Based Code,” which establishes regulations WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance to create All other development standards and regulations in § 4.1300 “MU-1” Low and development standards consistent with Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government supplemental use standards for Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Intensity Mixed Use apply except for pedestrian-scaled lighting and proximity Code concerning multifamily residential, mixed-use residential, and conversion of Code)” and “Mixed-use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)”; and test. buildings to multifamily residential or mixed-use residential within the “Berry University (“BU”) District. A copy of the “Berry/University Form Based Code” is on file in the City WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance by amending Lot size and zoning designation Applicable District Regulations Secretary’s Office and the Development Services Department. “The Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines ”, “Camp Bowie District Sites of any size zoned “G” Intensive § 4.1302 “MU-2” High Intensity Mixed-Use Boulevard Revitalization Code”, “Trinity Lakes Development Code”, and “Berry/ Commercial SECTION 12. University Form Based Code” to add an appendix in each code establishing property This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of development standards, design standards, and the development review process for Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Development on sites of any size zoned the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as amended, except where the provisions of this multifamily and mixed-use residential and conversions of buildings to multifamily or “G” Intensive Commercial ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, mixed-use residential under Chapter 218 of the TLGC; and Primary Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby Side Street (min./max.) 0’/20’ repealed. WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the zoning ordinance by amending the Rear yard (min.) 5’ “Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines”, “Panther Island Peripheral Zone Side yard: common lot line 0’ (subject to building code spacing SECTION 13. Overlay Zoning Standards and Guidelines”, and “I-35W Development Standards and requirements) It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, Guidelines” to add an appendix in each establishing property development standards, Height 45 feet maximum paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and, if design standards, and development review process for multifamily and mixed-use Density Unlimited any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared residential developments under Chapter 218 of TLGC and conversions of buildings to Parking 1 space per dwelling unit minimum; unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, multifamily or mixed-use residential under Chapter 218 of the TLGC; and nonresidential uses shall provide off-street such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, parking in accordance with § 6.201 Off- sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been WHEREAS, City staff finds that their recommendations are consistent with Senate Bills Street Parking Requirements. enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such 840 and 2477; and Notes: unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. Nonresidential development adjacent to one- or two-family districts are subject WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission and City Council agree with city staff’s to Bufferyard and Supplemental Building Setback requirements (see Chapter 6, SECTION 14. recommended amendments to the zoning ordinance and finds that such amendments Development Standards, § 6.300); however, may not exceed 25 feet. Any person, firm, or corporation, who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to to be consistent with Senate Bills 840 and 2477. All other development standards and regulations in § 4.1302 “MU-2” High comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance Intensity Mixed Use shall apply except for pedestrian-scaled lighting and shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF proximity test. day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. FORT WORTH, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: (2) Additional Development Standards for Multifamily and Mixed-Use Residential SECTION 15. Developments All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any SECTION 1. a.In the event the above tables conflict with the development standards under this and all violations of the provisions of Ordinances No. 3011, 13896, 21653 and any other Chapter 4, “District Regulations,” Article 8, “Non-residential District Use Table,” Section subsection, the development standards under this subsection shall control. ordinances affecting zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this 4.803, “Non-Residential District Use Table,” of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning i. Parking Requirement. 1 space per dwelling unit ordinance, and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add a new use titled ii. Units Per Acre. Unlimited. criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be “Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” as a land use category iii. Height. 45 feet or the highest height that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. under “Household Living” and allow “Multifamily Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. or warehouse development constructed on the site, whichever is greater. Gov’t Code)” in “ER,” “E,” “FR,” “F,” “G,” and “H” and add a “P*” in each of those cells, iv. Setback or Buffer Requirement. A setback or buffer requirement that would apply to SECTION 16. and add a reference to Section 5.159 under the Supplemental Standards column; and an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on the site or 25 The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to publish the add a new land use category titled “Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. feet, whichever is lesser. caption, penalty clause and effective date of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official Gov’t Code)” under “Household Living” and allow “Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Section 52.013, Texas of the Loc Gov’t Code)” in : “ER,” “E,” “FR,” “F,” “G,” and “H” and add a “P*” in each of (3) Multifamily Residential and Mixed-use Residential Development Permit Local Government Code. those cells, and add a reference to section 5.159 under the Supplemental Standards Requirements column. SECTION 17. A Multifamily Development Permit shall be required for multifamily residential and mixed- All other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth not herein SECTION 2. use residential developments. No permit shall be issued for construction, alteration or amended shall remain in full force and effect. Chapter 4, “District Regulations”, Article 12, “Form-Based Code District Use Table,” revision to a multifamily residential development or mixed-use residential development Section 4.1203, “District Use Table” of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning Ordinance of unless there has been a site plan approved by the development services director or an SECTION 18. the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add “Mixed Use Residential (Chapter 218 authorized representative and a subdivision plat approved by the Plan Commission. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law. 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 Code)” in “MU-1,” “N-S/ (4) Adjacent Land Use Map T4R,” “CB/HC,” “CB/RG,” “CB/RU V C-North,” “CB/RU V C-South,” “CB/T,” “TL-BM,” As part of the submission of a permit application, the applicant shall submit a map APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: “TL-HM,” “TL-VM,” “TL-TR,” “BU-RX,” “BU-SH,” “BU-IX,” and adding a P* in those showing all land uses and businesses located within 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed- cells and add a reference “5.159 – MU-1”, See FBC Appendix” under the Supplemental use residential or multifamily residential development. Standards column. /s/Chris Austria D. New Construction for Multifamily Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Assistant City Attorney SECTION 3. Pursuant to Chapter 218 of the TLGC – Low Intensity Mixed-Use (MU-1) District 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 (1) Property Development Standards. Adopted: June 09, 2026 of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to add “Multifamily Residential (Chapter All new mixed-use residential and multifamily residential developments in a property 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code) as a new land use category under the “Household Living” with a zoning classification of Low Intensity Mixed-Use (MU-1) shall comply with all A copy of this ordinance may be reviewed in the City Secretary’s Office, Fort Worth to allow “Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code)” in “MU-1,” “N-S/ development standards and regulations set forth under § 4.1300 Low Intensity Mixed Municipal Building/City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trails, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. T4R,” “CB/HC,” “CB/RG,” “CB/RU V C-North,” “CB/RU V C-South,” “CB/T,” “TL-BM,” Use (“MU-1”) District. “TL-HM,” “TL-VM,” “TL-TR,” “BU-RX,” “BU-SH,” and “BU-IX” and add a P* in those (2) Additional Development Standards for Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily /s/ Jannette S. Goodall cells and add a reference to section “5.159 – MU-1”, See FBC Appendix” under the Residential Developments City Secretary Supplemental Standards column. 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 Exhibit A: Downtown Urban Design Standards and Guidelines SECTION 4. control: http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/ Chapter 5 “Supplemental Use Standards” of Ordinance No. 21653, the Zoning a. Parking Requirement. 1 space per dwelling unit all-preservation-and-design/urbandesign/sb8402477-revisions/exhibit-a.-downtown- Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby amended to revise Article 1, “Standards b. Units Per Acre. Unlimited. urban-design-standards-and-guidelines-2026-update.pdf for Selected Uses”, to add Section 5.159 titled “Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily c. Height. 45 feet or the highest height that would apply to an office, commercial, retail, Residential Development Under Chapter 218 of the Local Government Code to read or warehouse development constructed on the site, whichever is greater. Exhibit B: Panther Island Peripheral Zone Design Overlay as follows: d. Setback or Buffer Requirement. A setback or buffer requirement that would apply to http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/ an office, commercial, retail, or warehouse development constructed on the site or 25 all-preservation-and-design/urbandesign/sb8402477-revisions/panther-island- §5.159 MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL OR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT feet, whichever is lesser. peripheral-zones-2026-update.pdf UNDER CHAPTER 218 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE (3) . Adjacent Land Use Map Exhibit C: I-35W Design Overlay District Guidelines A. Applicability As part of the submission of a permit application, the applicant shall submit a map http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/ showing all land uses and businesses located within 1,000 feet of the proposed mixed- all-preservation-and-design/urbandesign/sb8402477-revisions/5-8-2026-i-35- (1) The regulations provided under this supplemental standard shall only apply to new use residential or multifamily residential development. guidelines_bbp-final.pdf mixed-used residential and multifamily residential developments and conversions of buildings to mixed-use residential and multifamily residential pursuant to Chapter E. Building Conversion: Mixed-Use Residential Developments and Multifamily Exhibit D: Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines 218 of the Texas Local Government Code. Any reference to mixed-use residential or http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/ multifamily residential in this section shall apply to developments that are developed (1) Requirements. A building or structural components of a building that is being all-preservation-and-design/urbandesign/sb8402477-revisions/near-southside- under Chapter 218 of the Texas Local Government Code. converted to a mixed-use residential or multifamily residential development shall require development-standards-and-guidelines_6.12.2026.pdf (2) Mixed-Use Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code) or Multifamily the following: Residential (Chapter 218 of the Loc. Gov’t Code) may be permitted in accordance with a. The building or structural components of a building was being used for office, retail, Exhibit E: Camp Bowie Boulevard Revitalization Code the land use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 8 and 12, subject to the following: or warehouse use; http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/ (3) New mixed-use residential or multifamily residential is prohibited on land within: b. The building or structural components of a building was constructed at least five years documents/all-preservation-and-design/urbandesign/sb8402477-revisions/ a. A zoning classification that allows heavy industrial use; before the proposed date to start the conversion; and campbowieboulevardrevitalization_6.12.2026.pdf b. 1,000 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site; c. The building being converted must have at least 65 percent of each floor of the c. 3,000 feet of an airport or military base; or building fit for occupancy. Exhibit F: Trinity Lakes Development Code d. An area designated as a clear zone or accident potential zone. http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/ (4) A conversion of a building to mixed-use residential or multifamily residential does not (2) Development Standards Applicable to Conversion of Buildings for Mixed-Use all-preservation-and-design/urbandesign/sb8402477-revisions/trinity_lakes_ apply to a building that is located within: Residential and Multifamily Residential. development_code-ammendment_final-june-2026.pdf a. A zoning classification that allows heavy industrial use; a. The following standards for units per acre, setback, parking and height shall apply to b. 1,000 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or development site; building conversions for mixed-use residential and multifamily residential developments. Exhibit G: Berry/University Form-Based Code c. 3,000 feet of an airport or military base; or Building Conversion: Mixed-Use Residential or Multifamily Residential http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/ d. 15,000 feet of the boundary of a military base if the area is designated Front, Rear and Side Setback Limited to the existing setback of the proposed all-preservation-and-design/urbandesign/sb8402477-revisions/fw_berry_fbc-final- by a municipality or joint airport zoning board, as applicable, as a clear converted building updated-6.12.2026.pdf zone or accident potential zone supporting military aviation operations. Height Limited to the height of the proposed converted (5) Any multifamily residential development, mixed-use residential development, or building building conversion within a historic district or historic overlay shall follow the regulations Parking Limited to existing parking and development standards of the historic district or historic overlay. Units per Acre Unlimited