Urban Design Commission

The City of Fort Worth Urban Design Commission held a meeting on July 16, 2026, addressing several urban forestry and signage cases involving development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included two urban forestry permit cases where developers requested waivers to tree preservation requirements due to site constraints and grading challenges. The commission approved a waiver reducing post oak tree preservation to zero percent for a site at 7901 Edderville Road, contingent on proposed canopy coverage exceeding requirements. However, a similar waiver request for 5301 and 5321 White Settlement Road was denied after concerns about mature post oak removal and incomplete site planning. The commission also reviewed signage requests for commercial properties, approving a modified request for additional attached signage at a Fifth Third Bank location and a wall sign relocation for a business at 600 West Magnolia Avenue. Additionally, a certificate of appropriateness was approved for a commercial building at 2950 West Berry Street with waivers related to building facade and occupiable space requirements. Finally, the commission recommended city council approval of zoning map amendments for the Trinity Lakes development district. Motions were taken and votes recorded for all procurement and development-related items, reflecting careful consideration of urban design standards, tree preservation, and signage regulations.