Fort Worth Zoning

B Zone in Fort Worth, TX

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

Residential District

The B zone in Fort Worth, TX is a residential district. This zone requires a 20 ft front setback, 5 ft side setback, and 5 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 35 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 50%.

Setback Requirements

Setback TypeRequirement
Front Setback20 feet
Side Setback5 feet
Rear Setback5 feet

Fort Worth UDC B (Two-Family Residential / Duplex zone) — reduced front setback compared to A zones.

Height Limits

Max Height
35 feet
Max Stories
2

Fort Worth UDC B (Two-Family) — 35 ft limit for duplex / two-family zone.

Lot Coverage

Max Coverage
50%

Fort Worth UDC B (Two-Family) — 50% lot coverage allows slightly more impervious surface.

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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