Off-Street Parking Requirements for the A-2.5A One-Family District in Fort Worth
In the City of Fort Worth A-2.5A One-family district, residential parking requirements are based on the number of bedrooms, requiring two spaces for dwellings with three or fewer bedrooms and additional spaces for larger units. For nonresidential or commercial projects allowed within the City of Fort Worth A-2.5A district, parking is calculated using specific ratios such as four spaces per 1,000 square feet for retail and one space per four seats in a sanctuary for places of worship [Section 4.700, Section 6.201]. All parking in this district must generally be located behind the front building wall and must be hard-surfaced and dust-free [Section 4.700, Section 6.202].
Residential Parking Requirements
The City of Fort Worth established specific standards for one-family dwellings within the A-2.5A One-family district. The number of required off-street parking spaces depends on the size of the home [Section 4.700].
Residential Parking Ratios
| Dwelling Type / Unit Size | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dwelling unit with 3 or fewer bedrooms | 2 spaces [Section 4.700(d)(2)] |
| Dwelling unit with more than 3 bedrooms | 2 spaces plus 1 space for each bedroom above three [Section 4.700(d)(2)] |
Location and Placement
In the City of Fort Worth A-2.5A One-family district, residential parking spaces must be located behind the front building wall [Section 4.700(d)(2)]. Additionally, for single-family residences, driveways and sidewalks are the only areas of the front yard that may be paved [Section 6.101(a)(3)].
Commercial and Nonresidential Parking Requirements
For nonresidential uses permitted or allowed by special exception in the City of Fort Worth A-2.5A One-family district, the requirements of Chapter 6, Article 2 apply [Section 4.700(d)(2)]. These ratios apply to any use located on residentially zoned property or within 250 feet of a one-family zoned property [Section 6.201(b)(1)].
Nonresidential Parking Ratios
| Use Category | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bank / Financial Institution | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet [Section 6.201] |
| Commercial Business, Retail Sales, and Service | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet [Section 6.201] |
| Restaurant or Cafeteria | 1 space per 100 square feet [Section 6.201] |
| Medical Clinic or Health Services Facility | 1 space per doctor + 1 space per 4 employees + 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area [Section 6.201] |
| Place of Worship (Sanctuary) | 1 space per 4 seats in the sanctuary [Section 6.201] |
| School (Elementary and Junior High) | 2.5 spaces per classroom [Section 6.201] |
| Country Club (Private) | 1 space per guest room/suite + 1 space per 4 seats + 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of ballroom [Section 6.201] |
General Design and Calculation Standards
The City of Fort Worth applies several general rules to the calculation and construction of parking facilities in the A-2.5A One-family district.
- Maximum Parking Limit: The total number of parking spaces provided for a project cannot exceed 125% of the minimum requirement unless additional landscaping (one tree for every ten extra spaces) is provided [Section 6.201(b)(2)].
- Surface Requirements: Parking spaces must be hard-surfaced and dust-free. If the adjacent street is unpaved, the drives and spaces must be hard-surfaced within one year of the street being paved [Section 6.202(e)(1)].
- Space Dimensions: A standard parking space in the City of Fort Worth must be 9 feet wide and 18 feet long. Parallel spaces must be 8 feet wide and 22 feet long [Section 6.202(a)].
- Fractions: When a calculation results in a fraction of a space, it is understood to include a full additional parking space for that fraction [Section 6.201(a)(2)].
Sections Cited
- Section 4.700 One-Family (“A-2.5A”) District
- Section 6.101 Yards
- Section 6.201 Off-Street Parking Requirements
- Section 6.202 Parking Lot Design Standards