Fort Worth Zoning

A-10 Zone in Fort Worth, TX

A-10 zoning district rules in Fort Worth, TX. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictAgricultural Residential

The A-10 zone in Fort Worth, TX is a residential district (Agricultural Residential). Permits rural residential uses with significant acreage requirements. Allows farming, equestrian uses, and accessory structures that urban zones prohibit. This zone requires a 30 ft front setback, 10 ft side setback, and 10 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 35 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 35%.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Single-family homes
  • Farming
  • Equestrian
  • Agricultural uses

Permits rural residential uses with significant acreage requirements. Allows farming, equestrian uses, and accessory structures that urban zones prohibit.

Setback Requirements

Setback TypeRequirement
Front Setback30 feet
Side Setback10 feet
Rear Setback10 feet

Fort Worth UDC A-10 (Single-Family Residential, 10,000 sqft minimum lot) — larger lot zone with increased setbacks.

Height Limits

Max Height
35 feet
Max Stories
2

Fort Worth UDC A-10 — 35 ft height limit for larger lot single-family zone.

Lot Coverage

Max Coverage
35%

Fort Worth UDC A-10 — 35% maximum lot coverage on 10,000+ sqft lots.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling. Garage or driveway parking required. Multi-family: 1.5–2 spaces per unit depending on bedroom count. Reduced requirements near Trinity Metro transit corridors.

Source: Fort Worth Unified Development Code Chapter 5 — Zoning; library.municode.com/tx/fort_worth. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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