Boards, Committees & Commissions

Members of boards, commissions or committees provide a positive service that is invaluable to the continued progress of our city. They may advise the City Council on a wide variety of issues by making recommendations on important policy matters.

Council Committees

Audit Committee

This committee will provide oversight responsibilities for financial matters and internal and external audits. More about the Audit Committee.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Committee

This committee will focus on entrepreneurship, small business growth, Covid-19 recovery, Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) expansion. More about the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Committee.

Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

This committee will provide oversight responsibilities for the federal and state legislative issues, board and commission appointments and intergovernmental relations.   More about the Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Mobility: Infrastructure & Transportation Committee

This committee will focus on transportation, water, infrastructure, and connectivity.  More about Mobility: Infrastructure & Transportation Committee.

Neighborhood Quality & Revitalization Committee

This committee will focus on neighborhood services, parks, libraries, public health, environment, city partnerships in education.  More about the Neighborhood & Revitalization Quality Committee

Development Services Boards

Board of Adjustment - Commercial

The Board of Adjustment has the powers and exercises the duties of a board in accordance with Chapter 211, Title 7, Local Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Annotated Codes. The Board hears and decides cases where it is alleged there is error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Building Official in the enforcement of ordinances, and has the power to establish public notice and hearing to alter previous action in such matters. They have such powers as are specified by Ordinance No. 5756.

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Board of Adjustment - Residential

The Board of Adjustment has the powers and exercises the duties of a board in accordance with Chapter 211, Title 7, Local Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Annotated Codes. The Board hears and decides cases where it is alleged there is error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Building Official in the enforcement of ordinances, and has the power to establish public notice and hearing to alter previous action in such matters. They have such powers as are specified by Ordinance No. 5756.

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City Plan Commission

The commission has the authority of final approval of subdivision plats; is an advisory body to the City Council on all matters relating to public improvements; and has such other duties and powers as specified in Ordinance No. 5755.

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Construction & Fire Prevention Board of Appeals

The Board was established for the purpose of determining the acceptability and adequacy of materials, equipment and methods of construction and for interpretation of the standards outlined in Ordinance No. 14043.

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Development Advisory Committee

The formation of a standing Development Advisory Committee was recommended by the Process Improvement Committee of the Development Standards Task Force. The standing committee is charged with monitoring the development process and making further recommendations to the City Manager.

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Downtown Design Review Board

The Board is hereby charged with the duty and invested with the authority to enforce the Downtown Urban Design Standards for new construction and renovations by hearing and deciding applications for certificates of appropriateness in accordance with Section 4.1200; and propose amendments to the Downtown Urban Design Standards to the City Zoning Commission and City Council from time to time.

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Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission

The Commission administers the city’s Certified Local Government Program; increases public awareness of the value of the historic, cultural, architectural and archeological preservation; conducts ongoing surveys to identify and list significant historical, cultural, architectural and archeological resources; holds hearings and recommends to the City Council that certain structures and property be designated as Historic Structures; maintains, revises and amends the Historic Resources Survey; enforces and amends design guidelines for HC Overlay Districts; holds hearings and makes decisions concerning the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness; reviews public works and public utility projects to be constructed within or immediately adjacent to HC Overlay Districts; administers the City’s program of Historic Site tax exemptions.

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Lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee

The Lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee (LWRCC) provides advice as requested to the City Council and other decision-making bodies regarding growth and development in the Lake Worth watershed.

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Urban Design Commission

Recommends the designation of design districts; reviews and approves stealth communication towers as well as antennas that are surface mounted on enclosed buildings and structures; reviews and recommends to the City Council the approval or modification of proposed design guidelines for design districts, except those districts where a separate design review board is established by the City Council; reviews and approves projects in Design Districts for compliance with design guidelines, except those districts where a separate design review board is established by the City Council; and Reviewing and approving design standards for other projects as directed by the City Council.

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Zoning Commission

The Commission acts as an advisory board to the City Council in regard to zoning matters within the City of Fort Worth and has such other duties and powers as specified in Ordinance No. 5754.

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Public Improvement Districts (PID)

A Public Improvement District is a defined geographical area established to provide specific types of improvements or maintenance which are financed by assessments against the property owners within the area. PIDs provide a development tool that allocates costs according to the benefits received. A PID can provide a means to fund supplemental services and improvements to meet community needs which could not otherwise be constructed or provided.

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Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIF)

Tax increment financing is a tool authorized by Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code by which local governments can publicly finance needed structural improvements and enhanced infrastructure within a defined area called a reinvestment zone. 

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