Fort Worth, Texas Planning & Development Feed

Launch-preview, server-rendered, publicly indexed feed of rezoning applications, planning commission hearings, and conditions of approval for the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County's planning jurisdiction.

Demo figures: 47 rezoning applications open · 6 hearings in the next 30 days · 12 decisions in the last 30 days

Last updated: Apr 14, 2026. Demo dataset for launch review. Figures are sample records, not a live production feed.

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Open rezonings	Upcoming hearings (30d)	Approvals (30d)	Denials (30d)	Active subdivisions	Last updated
47	6	12	3	22	Apr 14, 2026

Upcoming hearings calendar (next 4 weeks)

Date	Body	Top agenda items	Source
Apr 21, 2026	Zoning Commission — Regular	ZC-26-037 (West 7th overlay expansion) · ZC-26-041 (FM 1187 mixed-use) · ZC-26-044 (Alliance subdivision)	fortworthtexas.gov
Apr 23, 2026	City Council — Work Session	Capital improvement program Q3 review · ETJ boundary update	fortworthtexas.gov
Apr 28, 2026	City Plan Commission	Eastchase annexation request · Rosemont neighborhood plan amendment · Spinks Airport overlay	fortworthtexas.gov
May 5, 2026	Zoning Commission — Regular	ZC-26-048 (TCU campus variance) · ZC-26-050 (Meacham industrial rezone) · 4 case continuances	fortworthtexas.gov
May 12, 2026	Board of Adjustment	BA-26-019 (Lake Worth variance) · BA-26-022 (Wedgwood setback)	fortworthtexas.gov
May 14, 2026	City Council — Regular	Second reading on ZC-26-037 · Annexation Service Plan approval	fortworthtexas.gov

Recent notable decisions (last 30 days)

Date	Applicant	Location	Outcome	One-line summary
Apr 9	Hillwood Communities	Alliance Texas, Parcel K	Approved with conditions	620-acre industrial + warehouse zoning change, conditional on FM 156 traffic mitigation
Apr 7	D.R. Horton	West Loop 820 / SW 33	Approved	188-lot SF rezone from "G" general to "A-5" residential
Apr 2	Centurion American	Far North FW, FM 1171 frontage	Continued	PC continued at applicant request to resolve drainage comments
Mar 31	CrossTie Capital	Near Southside	Denied 6–3	Mixed-use 7-story rejected over parking variance and community opposition
Mar 26	Meritage Homes	Eagle Mountain	Approved	312-lot subdivision with open-space dedication

Active rezoning applications

App ID	Filed	Applicant	Project type	Acreage	From → To	Stage
ZC-26-037	Mar 3	Hillwood Urban	Mixed-use	42.1	"H" → "MU-1"	PC hearing Apr 21
ZC-26-041	Mar 11	DR Horton	Residential	88.7	"AG" → "A-7.5"	Staff review
ZC-26-044	Mar 14	Alliance Residential	Multifamily	12.2	"G" → "UR"	PC hearing Apr 21
ZC-26-048	Mar 18	TCU Real Estate Office	Institutional	3.4	"CR" → "CF"	PC hearing May 5
ZC-26-050	Mar 19	Meacham Industrial LLC	Industrial	28.9	"K" → "I"	PC hearing May 5
ZC-26-053	Mar 22	Centurion American	Residential	146.0	"AG" → "A-5"	Staff review
ZC-26-056	Mar 25	MHI (McGuyer Homebuilders)	Residential	72.3	"AG" → "A-10"	Staff review
ZC-26-061	Apr 1	Paragon Commercial Group	Retail	6.7	"G" → "E"	Intake
ZC-26-065	Apr 4	Forestar Group	Residential	205.5	"AG" → "A-5"	Intake
ZC-26-069	Apr 9	Camden Property Trust	Multifamily	9.1	"E" → "UR"	Intake

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4-field wedge highlights — Fort Worth

Recent conditions of approval

"Applicant shall construct a minimum 8-foot masonry screening wall along the north property line abutting the R-1 residential district prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy. Condition applies to all phases of the development." — ZC-26-014, Apr 7, 2026

"Applicant shall dedicate a 15-foot public utility easement along the Frontage Road and execute a developer's agreement for signalization of the FM 1171 intersection before final plat approval." — ZC-26-016, Mar 31, 2026

"Maximum density shall not exceed 18 units per acre. Minimum 20% of units shall meet the City's attainable-housing definition for a period of 10 years from certificate of occupancy." — ZC-26-009, Mar 26, 2026

Notable community objections (last 30 days)

71 residents of the Near Southside neighborhood association submitted written opposition to CrossTie Capital's 7-story mixed-use (ZC-26-005), citing parking ratio, building height incompatibility with the Near Southside form-based code, and school capacity at De Zavala Elementary.

14 speakers opposed Forestar Group's 205-acre entitlement request (ZC-26-065), primarily over FM 156 traffic and water-service adequacy for outlying development.

Recent staff recommendations

Staff recommended approval with conditions for Hillwood Alliance Parcel K (ZC-26-037), citing alignment with the Alliance Area Master Plan and the applicant's committed traffic improvements. PC voted in line with staff 8–1.

Staff recommended denial for the CrossTie Capital Near Southside 7-story (ZC-26-005) on form-based code incompatibility grounds. PC voted to deny 6–3 — staff recommendation correctly predicted outcome.

Recent hearing outcomes

City Plan Commission, Apr 9, 2026: 5 items heard. 4 approved (3 unanimous, 1 split 7–2). 1 continued. Average meeting duration 2h 48m.

Zoning Commission, Mar 31, 2026: 8 items heard. 5 approved, 2 denied (one 6–3, one 5–4), 1 continued. Public comment signups: 47.

Top active developers in Fort Worth (last 12 months)

Rank	Applicant	Filings	Typical type	Notable
1	D.R. Horton	18	Single-family residential	Largest SF filer in metro
2	Hillwood / Alliance	11	Industrial, mixed-use	Alliance Texas continued build-out
3	Centurion American	9	Residential master plan	North FW corridor
4	MHI (McGuyer Homebuilders)	7	Single-family residential	Coventry + Plantation brands
5	Meritage Homes	6	Single-family residential	Eagle Mountain + Saginaw

Historical decision trends

24-month line chart: (a) applications filed per month trending from 38 (Apr 2024) to 52 (Mar 2026); (b) approvals per month trending in parallel; (c) avg days from filing to PC recommendation 62 → 51 days; approval rate 82% → 86%.

Related counties (same DMA — Dallas-Ft. Worth)

• Dallas County, TX
• Collin County, TX (Plano, Frisco, McKinney)
• Denton County, TX (Denton, Lewisville)
• Johnson County, TX (Burleson, Cleburne)
• Parker County, TX (Weatherford)
• Ellis County, TX (Waxahachie, Midlothian)

Related glossary pages

• Rezone application
• Conditions of approval
• Variance in zoning
• Planning commission
• Subdivision approval
• Staff recommendation

Fort Worth planning FAQ

How do I find planning commission meetings in Fort Worth?

The Fort Worth City Plan Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Fort Worth City Hall. Agendas are posted at fortworthtexas.gov/departments/development-services. cityminutes pulls every agenda weekly and surfaces the top 3 items for each hearing on this page.

Who owns a property in Tarrant County?

Ownership records are maintained by the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) at tad.org. For real-time matching of ownership to active rezoning or variance applications, cityminutes joins the TAD parcel ID to each filing in its feed.

How long does rezoning take in Fort Worth?

In the last 12 months, the median time from application intake to final City Council action on a rezoning case in Fort Worth is 68 days. The range is 34 to 142 days depending on complexity, continuances, and whether a Chapter 212 development agreement is required.

What's the planning department phone number for Fort Worth?

Fort Worth Development Services: (817) 392-8000. For Tarrant County unincorporated planning matters, call (817) 884-1465. cityminutes is not the official line — we link out to the source on every decision.

How often is this data updated?

Every Monday at 06:00 UTC. The "Last updated" timestamp in the hero and stat bar reflects the most recent successful scan. Our changelog at /planning/tx/tarrant/fort-worth/changelog/ logs every delta.

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