BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, July 15, 2026
Approves Projected front yard setback at 429 Virginia Place, 11-0
What happened
The Fort Worth Board of Adjustment approved variances for New Pad Building Company's duplex projects at 853 River Road (BAR-26-065) and 901 River Road (BAR-26-061), each on 11-0 roll calls for parking-location, projected front yard setback, and driveway coverage relief.
- Jurisdiction
- Fort Worth, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 15, 2026
- Decisions
- 14 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 11-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 14
Covered patio variances at 3908 Townsend Drive
Two variances (800 sq ft accessory structure vs 200 sq ft allowed; 12 ft height without required setbacks) for covered patio in A-5 district. Owners Margarito Garvan and Elvira Rodriguez. Continued 60 days for applicant to work with staff on carport/alley alternatives; roll call 11-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Fort Worth Board of Adjustment approved variances for New Pad Building Company's duplex projects at 853 River Road (BAR-26-065) and 901 River Road (BAR-26-061), each on 11-0 roll calls for parking-location, projected front yard setback, and driveway coverage relief.
Key Decisions (14)
Covered patio variances at 3908 Townsend Drive
ECC monument signs at Kroger, 1336 Rancho Canyon Way
Shed size variance at 9720 Stony Bridge Road
Duplex variances at 853 River Road
Duplex variances at 901 River Road
Projected front yard setback at 429 Virginia Place
Duplex variances at 3633 Washburn Avenue
Setback variances at 1917 Carlton Avenue
Twin home side setback at 2123 Renner Avenue
Side setback for addition at 2512 Rogers Avenue
Pool location variance at 2745 Merrimack
Lot area variance at 4800 Barnett Street
BAR-26-048 denied without prejudice
Front yard carport at 5512 Bonnell
Development Activity (6)
Kroger grocery store with gas station at Sandera Ranch
Commercial
Duplex at 853 River Road
Residential
Duplex at 901 River Road
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Infill duplex and twin home builders are active in B-zoned…
Infrastructure
Lot-level sewer extensions can add months (four-month design) and ~$17,000…
Sentiment
A board member proposed recommending zoning code changes to the…
Sentiment
The board resists oversized infill (4-bed duplex near Dickies Arena)…
Who Spoke (31)
On the record: the chair, 8 board members, 4 staff members, an attorney, 6 applicants, 5 applicant's representatives, a witness, and a member of the public.
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