Development Services

Fort Worth is preparing a coordinated, cross-departmental response to the FIFA World Cup (June 14–July 14), during which AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine matches and the DFW region is expected to see over 740,000 ticketed attendees and $1.5–$2.1 billion in economic impact. City planning is organized into five work groups covering beautification, communications, transportation, public safety, and other areas.

Planning and preparations are underway for FIFA World Cup

Annual briefing report on development activity across Fort Worth for the year 2025, presented by Development Services Director D.J. Harrell.

Annual Development Activity Report for 2025 - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director

The Development Services Department is proposing a Door-to-Door Vendor Ordinance that would require solicitors to register annually with the city, pay a $150 fee, pass background checks, and wear city-issued identification, while prohibiting soliciting on city-observed holidays and exempting minors.

Proposed vendor ordinance could help close the door on solicitors

An informal report providing an update on door-to-door vendor regulations, presented by Development Services Deputy Director Jennifer Mollenshott.

Update on Door-to-Door Vendor Regulations - Jennifer Mollenshott, Development Services Deputy Director

Public hearing and ordinance adoption to amend Fort Worth's Subdivision Ordinance, adding new regulations for infill developments, renaming the Planning and Development Department to the Development Services Department, and updating general land subdivision regulations.

…ning Infill Developments, Rename the Planning and Development Department to the Development Services Department, and Update Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land (PUBLIC H…

Fort Worth launched its NET Force (Nuisance Enforcement Task Force) pilot program, conducting joint multi-departmental inspections at three chronic nuisance properties — Sandy Oaks Apartments, Eco Motel, and Southside Food Mart — to address code violations and improve neighborhood quality of life. Teams from Code Compliance, Animal Care & Control, Police, Fire, Environmental Services, Development Services, and state agencies participated.

NET Force pilot program delivers early results at nuisance properties

An informal report on a proposed council-initiated zoning change for properties at 5329 and 5335 East 1st Street, located between East 1st Street and the Trinity River in Council District 11, presented by Development Services Assistant Director LaShondra Stringfellow.

Proposed Council-Initiated Zoning Change for 5329 and 5335 East 1st Street, between East 1st Street and the Trinity River, Located in Council District 11 - LaShondra Stringfellow, Development Services