Off-Street Parking Standards for the Fort Worth R1 Zero Lot Line/Cluster District

In the City of Fort Worth R1: Zero Lot Line/Cluster District, residential projects typically require two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit, though this requirement increases to four spaces if the unit is located on a limited local street. For any nonresidential or commercial uses permitted within the City of Fort Worth R1 District, parking must be calculated based on the specific use ratios established in the municipal development standards, with all residential parking mandatory behind the front building line [Section 4.708(d)(2)].

Residential Parking Requirements in the R1 District

The City of Fort Worth mandates specific parking counts for residential developments within the R1 District based on the type of street providing access to the property. All such spaces must be located behind the front building wall [Section 4.708(d)(2)].

Residential Condition	Required Off-Street Spaces
Standard Residential Unit	2 spaces per dwelling unit
Unit located on a "Limited Local Street"	4 spaces per dwelling unit

Location and Configuration Standards

Front Yard Restrictions: For One-Family Detached units in the R1 District, the City of Fort Worth prohibits front yard entry driveways or parking [Section 4.708(c)].
Garage Setbacks: For detached or attached zero lot line units in the R1 District, if required parking is provided in the front yard, the garage must be set back a minimum of 18 feet [Section 4.708(c)].
Building Line Requirement: All required residential parking spaces in the R1 District must be positioned behind the front building line of the structure [Section 4.708(d)(2)].

Commercial and Nonresidential Parking Ratios

While the R1 District is primarily residential, the City of Fort Worth applies general nonresidential parking standards for any authorized commercial or civic projects within this zone. These ratios are based on gross floor area or other occupancy metrics [Section 6.201].

Use Type	Fort Worth Minimum Requirement
Banks	4 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Commercial Business, Retail Sales, and Service	4 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Medical Clinic or Health Services Facility	1 space per doctor + 1 space per 4 employees + 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Office (Professional or Investment)	2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Restaurant or Cafeteria	1 space per 100 square feet
Place of Worship (Nonresidential District)	1 space per 5 seats in the sanctuary

Accessible Parking Requirements

For projects in the City of Fort Worth that provide parking lots or garages, the municipality requires a specific number of accessible spaces to be included based on the total parking count [Section 6.202(g)].

Total Parking Spaces in Lot or Garage	Minimum Required Accessible Spaces
1—25	1
26—50	2
51—75	3
76—100	4
101—150	5
151—200	6
201—300	7
301—400	8*
501—1,000	2% of total spaces*

*Note: One van-accessible parking space must be provided for every eight accessible parking spaces [Section 6.202(g)].

General Parking Limitations and Calculations

The City of Fort Worth applies several overarching rules to parking calculations for both residential and commercial projects:

Maximum Parking: The total number of parking spaces provided cannot exceed 125% of the minimum requirement. If a developer exceeds this maximum, they must plant one additional tree for every ten extra spaces [Section 6.201(b)(2)].
Enlargements: If an existing building is expanded, the City of Fort Worth only requires additional parking for the enlarged portion of the structure [Section 6.200(b)(1)].
Off-Site Parking: For nonresidential uses, required parking may be located off-site provided it is within 500 feet of the subject site [Section 6.202(f)].

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