Off-Street Parking Requirements for the A-21 One-Family District in Fort Worth
Residential projects in the City of Fort Worth A-21: One-family district require a minimum of two off-street parking spaces for dwellings with three or fewer bedrooms, with one additional space required for every bedroom exceeding three. Commercial and nonresidential uses permitted within the A-21: One-family district must adhere to specific ratios defined by the use type, such as one space per 100 square feet for restaurants or four spaces per 1,000 square feet for general retail. All required residential parking for units with three or fewer bedrooms must be situated behind the front building wall of the structure [§ 4.702(d)(2), § 6.201].
Residential Parking Requirements
In the A-21: One-family district, the City of Fort Worth mandates that parking for single-family homes be calculated based on the number of bedrooms. The location of these spaces is strictly regulated to preserve the character of the neighborhood.
- Standard Requirement: For a dwelling unit with three or fewer bedrooms, the owner must provide two parking spaces. These specific spaces must be located behind the front building wall [§ 4.702(d)(2)].
- Large Units: For any bedroom provided above the initial three, one additional parking space is required. These additional spaces may be located either behind the front building wall or within the driveway [§ 4.702(d)(2)].
Nonresidential and Commercial Parking Standards
For any nonresidential or commercial project authorized to operate within the A-21: One-family district, the City of Fort Worth requires compliance with the standards established in Chapter 6, Article 2 [§ 4.702(d)(2)]. These requirements are applicable to all uses located on residentially zoned property or within 250 feet of a one-family district boundary [§ 6.201(b)(1)].
Required Parking Ratios by Use
The following table outlines the minimum off-street parking requirements for common nonresidential and commercial uses as they apply to the A-21: One-family district:
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Banks | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
| Bed and Breakfast Home | 2 spaces for owner/operator plus 1 space per guest bedroom |
| Commercial Business / Retail | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
| Medical Clinic / Health Services | 1 space per doctor + 1 space per 4 employees + 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Office (Professional) | 2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
| Place of Worship | 1 space per 4 seats in the sanctuary |
| Restaurant / Cafeteria | 1 space per 100 square feet |
| School (Elementary / Junior High) | 2.5 spaces per classroom |
[Section 6.201(b)]
General Development and Design Standards
The City of Fort Worth imposes additional design and location constraints on parking facilities within the A-21: One-family district to ensure compatibility with residential surroundings.
Location and Maneuvering
- Front Yard Restrictions: In the A-21: One-family district, no more than 50% of the front yard may be used for a driveway or parking. Driveways must consist of a compacted gravel base or other hard-surfaced material and must be contained within a border [§ 6.202(e)(1), § 6.202(f)(7)].
- Maneuvering: Maneuvering space for off-street parking must be located entirely off the public right-of-way, except in the specific case of one-family and two-family dwellings [§ 6.202(d)(2)].
Accessible Parking
Any nonresidential project in the A-21: One-family district that provides parking must include accessible spaces. For medical facilities specializing in mobility impairments, 20% of the total parking must be accessible. For standard professional or commercial offices, 10% of the parking spaces must be accessible [§ 6.202(g)(1)].
Sections Cited
- § 4.702 One-Family (“A-21”) District
- § 6.200 General Requirements (Off-Street Parking)
- § 6.201 Off-Street Parking Requirements
- § 6.202 Parking Lot Design Standards