Zoning Issues

Zoning helps city government regulate congestion on streets, prevent overcrowding, maintain property values and ensure the health, safety and general welfare of residents.

Zoning violations - like this illegal fence addition - are considered harmless by some, but they can have detrimental effects on property value and safety.

Code Compliance routinely investigates violations, which often include:

Automobile repair shops, wrecking yards and daycares operated in residential
Zoning
Outside storage
Encroachment of a right of way
Unpermitted garage sales
Fence regulations.

Violators are issued a written notice directing that the violation be corrected. Illegal uses of zoned areas can result in a fine of up to $2,000 for each offense.

Online Reporting

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Contact

Telephone:
817-392-1234

Email:
CodeCares@fortworthtexas.gov

Physical Address:
818 Missouri Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Director:
Brandon Bennett

Assistant Director:
Shannon Elder

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Customer Service

To schedule a presentation on Code issues for your community group, or to let us know about a positive or negative experience you had involving our department's services, contact our Customer Service Advocate.

Code Rangers

The Code Rangers program seeks to promote healthy neighborhoods through community empowerment and action by establishing and maintaining a strong relationship between citizens' organizations and the Fort Worth Code Compliance Department. Learn more about Code Rangers »