Fort Worth Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Fort Worth held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 17 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 13 approved (87% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 353% compared to April (32 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning ZC-26-004, Highland Hills area (39-acre PD tract)

Denied.

39-acre site owned by entities related to the Amon Carter Estate, third rezoning attempt in five years, proposed as a PD based on I-Light Industrial with Trinity Habitat for Humanity residential and landscape buffers. Highland Hills Neighborhood Association (president Jerome Johnson) opposed. Councilman Nettles moved for denial citing lack of neighborhood support. Motion for denial carried.

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Rezoning ZC-26-027, 3608 & 3612 Dexter Ave, Arlington Heights

Approved.

Rezoning of 3608 and 3612 Dexter Avenue from residential to commercial for a professional office building of approximately 5,000-6,400 sq ft plus parking, part of a six-lot purchase to add three townhomes/duplexes. Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association (Laurie Murray Boskin) and resident Christopher Cisneros opposed as commercial encroachment. Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial. Council member Hill moved to approve with amended language: PD-ER for studios and office spaces excluding all other uses, site plan required. Motion carried.

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Rezoning ZC-26-029 (denial with prejudice)

Denied.

Council member Martinez moved to uphold the zoning commission's recommendation for denial with prejudice on ZC-26-029. Motion carried.

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Rezoning ZC-26-040, Silver Dollar Self Storage signage

Deferred.

Silver Dollar Self Storage (owned by Kate, Lucas and Rhett Hartsell) requested signage on their building located between Sycamore School Rd and McPherson Blvd on Reisinger. Council member Hall recommended a continuance to June 9 to allow the applicant to engage the leadership of the adjacent Llano Springs community (HOA president Frank Thomason) regarding a prior no-neon-signs agreement. Motion and second for continuance carried.

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Continuance of MNCZC26-041 (data center item)

Deferred.

Item MNCZC26-041 continued to the June 23 meeting by Councilman Nettles so that council can review a staff presentation on data centers and their development on June 2.

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Small-lot ordinance / rezoning ZC-25-171 (Senate Bill 15 conformance)

Approved.

Item ZC-25-171 relating to small-lot development in conformance with Senate Bill 15 (requiring parcels five acres or greater, never platted). Staff (Dave McCorkerdale, Development Services) explained SB15 requirements. Approved on motion and second.

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Rezoning ZC-26-035

Approved.

Council member Martinez moved to approve ZC-26-035 with amended language: PD-E plus indoor storage and contractor shop excluding convenience store, site plan approved. Staff (Dave) confirmed oversized commercial vehicle parking allowed by right with E use. Motion and second, voice vote.

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Rezoning ZC-26-031, Near South Side (boutique hotel airstreams)

Approved.

Rezoning approved for a unique boutique hotel development in the Near South Side using four Airstream units. Council member Beck moved to approve, noting these are mobile homes used as a boutique hotel. Motion and second, voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 17 recorded zoning decisions. See all Fort Worth meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A-5, 39 acres at 39-acre tract near Highland Hills, District 8, Fort Worth
• B → ER at 3608 & 3612 Dexter Ave, Arlington Heights, Fort Worth
• Zoning change at Near South Side, Fort Worth
• Zoning change at Reisinger, between Sycamore School Rd and McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth (Silver Dollar Self Storage)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 31 instances
• commercial: 25 instances
• zoning: 20 instances
• industrial: 12 instances
• mixed use: 11 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 417% from April.
• Commercial came up 178% more often than April.
• Zoning saw 150% more mentions month-over-month.
• Industrial is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in April.
• Mixed use is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in April.

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