Off-Street Parking Requirements for the "B" Two-family District in Fort Worth
Residential projects within the City of Fort Worth "B" Two-family district must provide two parking spaces for each dwelling unit with up to three bedrooms, plus one additional space for every bedroom exceeding three. All required residential parking in the "B" Two-family district must be situated behind the front building wall, and any nonresidential uses allowed in this district are subject to specific minimum ratios, such as 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet for bank facilities. Parking areas and driveways for one- and two-family uses in the City of Fort Worth are prohibited from exceeding 50% coverage of the required front yard [§ 6.202(f)(7)].
Residential Parking Ratios in the "B" Two-family District
The City of Fort Worth has established specific parking minimums for the "B" Two-family district to ensure adequate on-site accommodation for vehicles. These requirements vary based on the number of bedrooms per unit.
| Dwelling Type/Size | Required Off-Street Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Unit with 1 to 3 bedrooms | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
| Unit with more than 3 bedrooms | 2 spaces, plus 1 space for each bedroom over three |
| Two detached units on one lot | 1 space provided adjacent to each unit [§ 6.502] |
All residential parking spaces in the "B" Two-family district must be located behind the front building wall of the primary structure [§ 4.707(d)(2)].
Nonresidential and Commercial Parking Requirements
While the "B" Two-family district is primarily residential, certain public, civic, and limited commercial uses may be permitted. The City of Fort Worth requires these uses to meet the following minimum standards when located within or adjacent to the "B" Two-family district.
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Banks | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
| Medical clinic or health services | 1 space per doctor + 1 space per 4 employees + 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Office (professional or business) | 2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
| Place of worship | 1 space per 4 seats in the sanctuary or worship area |
| Day care or kindergarten | 1 space per facility plus 1 space per 10 children |
| Bed and breakfast home | 2 spaces for the owner/operator plus 1 space per guest bedroom |
For nonresidential uses, the maximum number of parking spaces allowed by the City of Fort Worth cannot exceed 125% of the minimum requirement unless additional landscaping (one tree per ten excess spaces) is provided [§ 6.201(b)(2)].
Parking Lot Design and Surface Standards
All parking areas in the City of Fort Worth "B" Two-family district must adhere to specific dimensions and surfacing requirements.
| Parking Space Type | Minimum Width | Minimum Length |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Parking Space | 9 feet | 18 feet* |
| Parallel Parking Space | 8 feet | 22 feet |
*Spaces adjacent to landscape areas may be reduced to 16 feet in length if separated by curbing or wheel stops [§ 6.202(a)].
Surface and Maneuvering
The City of Fort Worth requires all minimum mandated parking spaces to be hard-surfaced and dust-free. For one- and two-family dwellings in the "B" Two-family district, driveways may consist of a compacted gravel base if they are contained within a border and properly maintained [§ 6.202(e), § 6.202(f)(6)].
Accessible Parking Requirements
For nonresidential projects or multifamily developments within or near the "B" Two-family district, the City of Fort Worth mandates the following minimum accessible (ADA) parking spaces:
| Total Parking Spaces in Lot | Minimum Required Accessible Spaces |
|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | 1 |
| 26 to 50 | 2 |
| 51 to 75 | 3 |
| 76 to 100 | 4 |
| 101 to 150 | 5 |
| 151 to 200 | 6 |
| 201 to 300 | 7 |
| 301 to 400 | 8 |
Note: One van-accessible space is required for every eight accessible spaces provided [§ 6.202(g)(1)].
Off-Street Loading Standards
Any building in the City of Fort Worth requiring off-street loading facilities (excluding one-family and two-family dwellings) must provide adequate space for loading and unloading entirely on-site. The minimum distance from a loading dock to the right-of-way line is 60 feet [§ 6.203(b)(1)].
Sections Cited
- § 4.707 Two-family ("B") District
- § 6.201 Off-Street Parking Requirements
- § 6.202 Parking Lot Design Standards
- § 6.203 Off-Street Loading Facilities
- § 6.502 Two Detached Dwelling Units on One Lot