Setback Standards for the A-2.5A One-family District in Fort Worth

The A-2.5A One-family district in the City of Fort Worth requires a minimum front yard setback of 35 feet and a minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. For side yards within the A-2.5A One-family district, the City of Fort Worth mandates a minimum of 25 feet for interior lot lines, while the setback must be increased to 35 feet for any side yard adjacent to a street.

Property Development Standards for the A-2.5A District

The City of Fort Worth established the A-2.5A One-family district to accommodate rural-style development of single-family dwellings on large lots. To maintain the character of these areas, the City of Fort Worth enforces specific minimum yard dimensions and lot requirements [Section 4.700(a)].

The following table details the primary yard and setback requirements for the A-2.5A One-family district in the City of Fort Worth:

Requirement Category	A-2.5A One-family District Standard
Front Yard Setback	35 feet minimum
Rear Yard Setback	25 feet minimum
Side Yard (Interior Lot Line)	25 feet minimum
Side Yard (Adjacent to Side Street)	35 feet minimum
Minimum Lot Width at Building Line	150 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage	20%
Maximum Building Height	35 feet

[Section 4.700(c)]

Specific Setback Considerations in Fort Worth

Front Yard Setbacks

In the A-2.5A One-family district, the front yard setback is generally 35 feet. However, the City of Fort Worth specifies that the front yard setback shall be the greatest of the following: the platted building line, the setback for the applicable zoning district, or the setback of the nearest building on either side if it is the closest to the street (subject to 40% occupancy of the blockface) [Section 6.101(d)].

Side and Corner Yard Setbacks

For standard interior lots in the A-2.5A One-family district, side yard setbacks are 25 feet. On corner lots in the City of Fort Worth, the side yard adjacent to the street must be at least 35 feet to provide adequate clearance and visibility [Section 4.700(c)].

Unobstructed Yards

The City of Fort Worth requires that every part of a required yard in the A-2.5A One-family district remain open to the sky and unobstructed. Specific exceptions are permitted for ordinary sills, belt courses, cornices, and chimneys, which may project up to six inches into the required yard [Section 6.101(a)]. Additionally, open porches or patios with vertical roof supports must maintain a 15-foot distance from the front property line on local streets [Section 6.101(a)].

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