Development Services

Informal report summarizing proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 12.5 concerning environmental protection, enforcement, stormwater, and water-quality regulations.

…vices Department, Water Department, Transportation and Public Works Department, Development Services Department, and the City Attorney’s Office. The proposed text amendments are su…

Council will consider initiating rezoning for specified Panther Island properties and comprehensively updating the Panther Island Form-Based Zoning District. The update would consolidate districts, revise development standards and procedures, and implement the Panther Island Vision 2.0 Strategic Plan.

Proposed Council Initiated Zoning Changes for Certain Properties on Panther Island in Council District 2 and Update of the Panther Island Form-Based Code - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director

Development Services proposes a contractor tracking and progressive suspension framework to deter repeat permitting and inspection violations and strengthen construction safety compliance.

Proposed Contractor Accountability Process - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director

Informal report on second-quarter 2026 development activity, permit volumes, plan review performance, and process-improvement efforts. It reports commercial permit valuation increases alongside residential and multifamily permit metrics.

Development Activity Report for 2026 Quarter 2 - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director

Authorizes an encroachment agreement for John Peter Smith Hospital to construct a pedestrian skybridge over South Main Street. The bridge will connect JPS facilities, including its parking garage and outpatient buildings.

…Encroachment Agreement Date: 08/11/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0595 Department: Development Services Subject (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Tarrant Co…

Authorizes an encroachment agreement with Cook Children's Medical Center for a pedestrian skybridge over a public access easement at West Terrell Avenue, connecting its West Garage and West Tower.

…edical Center Skybridge Date: 08/11/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0589 Department: Development Services Subject (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Cook Child…

Authorizes agreements with CTMTGT Alpha Ranch, LLC for oversized water-main engineering and construction supporting future growth, along with future-debt reimbursement and Water and Sewer Commercial Paper Fund appropriations.

…Line Oversize Agreement Date: 08/11/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0723 Department: Development Services Subject (ETJ near CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreemen…

Adopts an ordinance updating the Fort Worth Electrical Code to incorporate the 2026 National Electrical Code with local amendments, effective September 1, 2026. The update aligns local requirements with state electrical standards.

…lectrical Code Adoption Date: 08/11/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0580 Department: Development Services Subject (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending the Fort Worth Electrical Code to Adopt…

Authorizes a design procurement agreement for engineering improvements to West Risinger Road between Crowley Road and Hemphill Street. It appropriates developer contributions and transportation impact fees and amends the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

…wley Rd to Hemphill St) Date: 08/11/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0775 Department: Development Services Subject (CD 6 and 8) Authorize Execution of a Design Procurement Agreement with…