Fort Worth Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Fort Worth held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 7 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 5 were approved (71% approval rate) and 2 denied. 2 decisions were deferred. Activity was up 747% compared to April (17 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at Highland Hills (39 acres)

Denied.

Council denied ZC-26-004, a proposed rezoning of 39 acres from A-5 to allow Trinity Habitat for Humanity residential development and I-Light industrial uses. The property, owned by entities related to the Amon Carter Estate, had failed two previous rezoning attempts. Council Member Nettles moved for denial citing lack of neighborhood support from Highland Hills Neighborhood Association.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Commercial rezoning at 3608-3612 Dexter Avenue

Approved.

Council approved ZC-26-027 for PD-ER zoning to allow studios and office spaces at 3608-3612 Dexter Avenue, despite opposition from Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association and unanimous denial recommendation from Zoning Commission. Council Member Hill approved with amended language restricting uses to studios and office spaces only, requiring site plan approval.

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Senate Bill 15 Small Lot Development Ordinance (ZC-25-171)

Approved.

Council adopted ordinance implementing state-mandated Senate Bill 15, which allows small lot development (minimum 3,000 sq ft lots) on unplatted residential parcels of 5 acres or greater. This is a state requirement the city must adopt.

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Zoning case ZC-26-029

Denied.

Council Member Martinez upheld zoning commission's recommendation for denial with prejudice on ZC-26-029.

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Black Mountain Data Center rezoning (ZC-26-041)

Deferred.

Council continued ZC-26-041 related to Black Mountain data centers to June 23, 2026. Council Member Nettles requested the continuance so council can review a staff presentation on data centers scheduled for June 2.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Silver Dollar Self Storage signage (ZC-26-040)

Deferred.

Council Member Hall continued ZC-26-040 to June 9, 2026, requesting the applicant engage with Llano Springs community leadership before approval of building signage for the self-storage facility on Reisinger.

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Airstream boutique hotel zoning (ZC-26-031)

Approved.

Council Member Beck approved zoning for four unique airstream units to be used as a boutique hotel in the Near South Side area.

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TCU-related rezoning (ZC-26-034)

Approved.

Council approved ZC-26-034 related to TCU. Council Members Beck and Hill recused themselves due to positions on TCU board of trustees.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• A-5 → PD based on I-Light Industrial with residential, 39 acres at 39-acre tract in Highland Hills, District 8 (Amon Carter Estate entities / CB Team (broker))
• Residential → PD-ER (studios and office spaces only) at 3608-3612 Dexter Avenue, Arlington Heights (Not specified)
• Residential districts → Small lot development allowed on 5+ acre unplatted parcels, 5+ acres at Citywide - Senate Bill 15 implementation (City of Fort Worth (state mandate))

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 317% more often than April.
• Zoning is new this month with 20 mentions, not present in April.
• 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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