Urban Forestry Compliance
The Urban Forestry Compliance Section was created to enforce the tree ordinance. The ordinance limits the removal of tree canopy and protected trees. It promotes multi-aged forest, orderly development of the City of Fort Worth and protects the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens.
How does this ordinance affect Home Owners? Land Developers?
Home owners with less than an acre of land will not be affected. Home owners and development with more than one acre of land will have to maintain a minimum of 25% existing canopy and apply for a Urban Forestry Permit.
Why was the Tree Ordinance developed?
The tree ordinance was developed to establish regulations addressing the protection of healthy and significant trees and to provide for the replacement and replanting of trees that are necessarily removed during construction, development or redevelopment. The goal is to obtain a City-wide tree canopy with 30% coverage with a multi-aged forest.
How do I apply for a permit?
A complete application submission includes:
Please refer to the Development Guide for other requirements.
Public Notification
List of Public Notices for Urban Forestry permit applications
Tree Removal
Zoning Types
- Residential Zoning
- Commercial Zoning
- Industrial Zoning
- Urban Design Districts
- Planned Developments (PD)
- Overlay Districts
- Mixed Use District Guidelines
Helpful Links
- Zoning Commission Calendar
- Current Agenda / Decisions / Cases
- Zoning District Summary
- Zoning Ordinance (unofficial but updated)
- Zoning Ordinance-Municode (official but updated 3x/yr)
- Interactive Zoning Map
- Applications and Fees
- Variances
- Pre-Development Conference
- Tent Permits
- Holiday Vendor Permits
- Urban Forestry
- NAS/JRB Land Use Study
Zoning Questions
Telephone
Zoning: 817-392-8028
Urban Forestry: 817-392-7931