Fort Worth Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Fort Worth held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 50 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 39 approved (89% approval rate), 5 denied, 6 deferred. Activity was down 36% compared to September (1142 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Front-yard carport special exception at 4312 Diaz Avenue

Denied.

Special exception to allow an existing unpermitted 10x21 ft carport within the required front yard, 4 feet from the front property line, in an A-5 district. Owner/applicant Aiden Deering Frank. The motion failed for lack of the required votes; Herrera, Acosta and Johnston voted no.

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20-foot golf net variances at 869 Brandon Dunes Drive

Denied.

Variances A and B for a 20-foot structure/net and side yard setback at a home adjoining a golf course; opposed by neighbor David Martin. Lots owned by Thomas Crossing LLC (the developer) signed in support. Both variances failed; variance B had one yes vote (Powell).

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PD/E for mini-warehouses and outdoor storage at 5100 Azle Avenue

Denied.

Request from E Neighborhood Commercial to PD/E for all E uses plus mini-warehouses and outdoor storage, with site plan. Applicant 5050 Azle Ave Storage, LLC; Karen Tellez represented the owner. The applicant asked for a continuance, but the commission recommended denial, citing loss of the last large commercial parcel in the area.

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Dumpster enclosure location variance at 9816 White Settlement Boulevard

Approved.

Variance to place a dumpster enclosure in front of the front wall of the primary structure for an 11,000 sq ft retail, medical office, and restaurant building on about 1.5 acres in an E district. Owner SP Capstone Group LLC; applicant Blazin' Hospitality LLC (Smith Shaw); represented by Brian Boro of Link Development Services. Herrera voted no in the roll call.

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PD/I light industrial on Keller ISD land at Keller Hicks Rd / Golden Triangle Blvd

Denied.

113-acre Keller ISD site rezoning from CF to PD/I. The request excluded data centers and other uses and included a 75 ft setback and screening fence next to residential. Transwestern (Denton Walker) proposed corporate office/warehouse and advanced manufacturing with 500-1,000 jobs and $250M+ in tax base. 229 opposition letters were received, including from the Crawford Farms HOA (1,072 homes). The commission recommended denial; Commissioner Pierce voted no.

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PD/MU-2 at 1000 North Henderson Street

Approved.

11.45-acre site, now home to the Henderson Bazaar and Flea Market, rezoned from PIN3 to PD/MU-2. Standards allow up to 20 stories and limit one-story buildings to 10,000 sq ft each and 45,000 sq ft total; a site plan waiver was requested. The concept includes multifamily, hotel, office and a park plaza. Applicants S.G. Bailey LLC, J.G. McMahon LLC and Boykin Land Company; Dunaway (Shannon Bearden) represented the applicant. Recommended approval with taxidermy added as an excluded use.

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Walsh Ranch MTP realignment of Mad Canyon Road

Denied.

Request to realign Mad Canyon Road / Walsh Avenue on the Master Thoroughfare/Roadway Plan to the property line on ~200-acre Standridge commercial/industrial site at Farmer Road and I-20, ETJ Parker County. Boswell interests (787 acres to the west, represented by Otis Lee, Barrett Hampton Brown Engineers) requested tabling. Motion to continue to next meeting failed (Lambert, Reed, Krantz no). Motion to approve recommendation failed (Bearden, Sims, Farta, Gillette, Reed no), forwarding a recommendation of denial to City Council, expected November/early December.

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Pool cabana and fence variances at 7116 Mantle Ridge Drive

Deferred.

One special exception and four variances (fence, cabana setback of 8'1" vs 35', 529 sq ft size, 17'9" height) for a partially built, unpermitted cabana and fence. Owner/applicant Spencer Elliott. There were three letters of support and seven of opposition. Continued 60 days to the December meeting.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 50 recorded zoning decisions. See all Fort Worth meetings →

Zoning Changes

• E → PD/E at 5100 Azle Avenue (5050 Azle Ave Storage, LLC)
• CF → PD/I, 113 acres at 2766 and 2840 Keller Hicks Road (Keller ISD)
• PD-775 → MU-2 at 2335-2429 and 2500-2700 block Decatur Avenue (City of Fort Worth)
• K → PD/K at 206-306 West Ramsey Avenue (Ocean Star Management, Inc.)
• K → CF at 3710 Dean Road (Fort Worth ISD)
• CR → CF at 8405 McCart and 3400 Charleston Avenue (Meadow Ridge Community Baptist Church)
• A-5/HC → B/HC at 1712 6th Avenue (Kenny Garlington)
• A-5 → E at 4232 McCart Avenue (LTTA Enterprises, LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 136 instances
• variance: 87 instances
• residential: 82 instances
• industrial: 70 instances
• commercial: 65 instances

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