Fort Worth, TX Zoning

One-Family (“A-5”) District

Single-family residential district within Fort Worth’s residential zoning framework.

Allowed uses: One-family residential uses as listed in the residential district use table

Two-Family (“B”) District

Residential district intended for two-family development within the conventional zoning structure.

Allowed uses: Residential uses listed in the residential district use table

Zero Lot Line/Cluster (“R1”) District

Residential district for zero lot line or cluster-style housing.

Allowed uses: Uses listed in the residential district use table

Townhouse/Cluster (“R2”) District

Residential district for townhouse and cluster housing forms.

Allowed uses: Uses listed in the residential district use table

Low Density Multifamily (“CR”) District

Multifamily residential district at lower intensity than medium- and high-density multifamily districts.

Allowed uses: Multifamily and related residential uses listed in the residential district use table

Medium Density Multifamily (“C”) District

Medium-density multifamily district within the residential zoning system.

Allowed uses: Multifamily and related residential uses listed in the residential district use table

High Density Multifamily (“D”) District

Higher-density multifamily district in the conventional zoning code.

Allowed uses: Multifamily and related residential uses listed in the residential district use table

Planned Development (“PD”) District

Flexible district that uses a site plan approval process and tailored development standards for a specific planned project.

Allowed uses: Uses provided through the PD approval and site plan process

Floodplain (“O-1”) District

Overlay district addressing development within mapped floodplain areas.

Allowed uses: Underlying district uses may still apply, subject to floodplain restrictions

Floodplain (“O-2”) District

Second floodplain overlay district listed in the zoning ordinance.

Allowed uses: Underlying district uses may still apply, subject to floodplain restrictions

Form-Based Code Districts

Fort Worth has form-based code districts with their own use tables and district regulations, often tied to urban design and neighborhood character goals.

Allowed uses: Uses listed in the form-based code district use table

Commercial Districts

Conventional commercial districts are regulated through Article 8 use tables and Article 9 district regulations.

Allowed uses: Commercial uses listed in the nonresidential district use table

Industrial Districts

Conventional industrial districts are regulated through Article 8 use tables and Article 10 district regulations.

Allowed uses: Industrial and related nonresidential uses listed in the nonresidential district use table

Short-Term Rental (STR)

STRs are allowed in all mixed-use and most form-based, commercial, and industrial zoning districts, but they are not allowed in residential districts including A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, and UR.

• Must register with the city annually through Localgov before the property is listed for use.
• First-time registration fee is $150, with annual renewal fee of $100.
• Must upload a PDF of zoning confirmation showing a success message as part of registration.
• Must collect and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax at 9% of room receipts unless an exemption applies.
• Monthly tax filing and payment are due by the 25th day of the month following the reporting period.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

A secondary source states that ADUs are permitted in certain residential districts, with owner-occupancy requirements and a special exemption for units of 800 square feet or less from FAR, structure coverage, and landscape coverage calculations. Because the supplied ADU source is not an official city source, these points should be verified directly in Chapter 5 before relying on them.

• Verify district eligibility directly with Development Services.
• Verify whether owner-occupancy is currently required.
• Verify whether an ADU of 800 square feet or less is exempt from FAR, structure coverage, and landscape coverage calculations under current code.
• Verify parking, setback, height, and design compatibility standards in the official ordinance.

Floodplain (“O-1”) District

Floodplain overlay district listed in Chapter 4, Article 2 of the zoning ordinance.

Floodplain (“O-2”) District

A second floodplain overlay district listed in Chapter 4, Article 2 of the zoning ordinance.

Urban Design Districts and Overlays

City-administered design districts that regulate exterior modifications through standards and guidelines intended to preserve neighborhood character and support revitalization.

Downtown District

A named urban design district referenced on the city urban design webpage.

Are ADUs allowed in Fort Worth, TX?

A secondary source states that ADUs are permitted in certain residential districts, with owner-occupancy requirements and a special exemption for units of 800 square feet or less from FAR, structure coverage, and landscape coverage calculations.

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fort Worth, TX?

STRs are allowed in all mixed-use and most form-based, commercial, and industrial zoning districts, but they are not allowed in residential districts including A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, and UR.

What zoning districts are in Fort Worth, TX?

Fort Worth, TX includes districts such as One-Family (“A-5”) District, Two-Family (“B”) District, Zero Lot Line/Cluster (“R1”) District, Townhouse/Cluster (“R2”) District, Low Density Multifamily (“CR”) District, Medium Density Multifamily (“C”) District, High Density Multifamily (“D”) District, Planned Development (“PD”) District.

Are there flood zones or overlay districts in Fort Worth, TX?

The clearest environmental constraint in the supplied materials is floodplain regulation through overlay districts O-1 and O-2. The source set also indicates that Fort Worth has separate utility, water/sewer, and other code chapters that may affect environmentally constrained sites, but those standards were not provide…

Have there been recent zoning changes in Fort Worth, TX?

The city’s zoning ordinance page lists several previously approved ordinance amendments, including creation of a Conditional Use Permit, changes to urban agriculture rules, multifamily design standards, industrial buffer and height changes, and amendments to urban residential parking and setback rules.