Urban Design Commission | September 17, 2026

The City of Fort Worth Urban Design Commission held a meeting on September 17, 2026, addressing several urban development cases and code updates. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a waiver reducing tree preservation requirements from 25% to 0% for a multifamily development site, reflecting urban forestry considerations and easement constraints. Another case involved a waiver for pedestrian-scale lighting for a duplex project, which was approved despite ongoing site plan and design standard issues, with staff recommending a continuance to resolve outstanding waivers. Additionally, a waiver was approved to allow a reduced first-floor height of 10 feet 8 inches instead of the required 15 feet for residential buildings in the Camp Bowie transition district, with conditions for further plan review. The commission also received updates on the Panther Island form-based code consolidation and the Camp Bowie form-based code revisions, which include changes to use tables, signage standards, and zoning boundaries aimed at simplifying development processes and supporting economic revitalization. These code updates are progressing through the legislative process with upcoming public engagement and city council consideration. Motions to approve waivers were passed unanimously, and staff emphasized ongoing collaboration with applicants to ensure compliance with urban design standards.