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Fort Worth, TX Code of Ordinances
FORT WORTH, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
PART II: CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2.5: RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 3: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 4: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 5: AMBULANCES/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 6: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 7: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8: CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 9: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 10: COURTS
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 11.5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 12.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 13: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14: RESERVED
CHAPTER 15: GAS
CHAPTER 16: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
CHAPTER 18: LAKE WORTH
CHAPTER 19: LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24: PARK AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 27: POLICE
CHAPTER 28: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 29: SIGNS
CHAPTER 29.5: SMOKING
CHAPTER 30: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 32: TAXATION
CHAPTER 33: TREES, SHRUBS, ETC.
CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 35: WATER AND SEWERS
CHAPTER 36: RESERVED
APPENDIX A: ZONING REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B: CODE COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX C: RESERVED
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
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§ 12.5-871 PLACEMENT OF FILL MATERIAL IN EXISTING OR PROPOSED RIGHTS-OF WAY.
   Prior to the city infrastructure inspection, fill material placed in any existing or proposed dedicated right-of-way should be tested and certified by an independent soils laboratory to show that it meets the requirements of the City of Fort Worth Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction. If testing and certification is not performed prior to a city infrastructure inspection, the city may require testing and certification by an independent soils laboratory and/or removal of the fill material.
(Ord. 15789, § 1, passed 12-9-2003)
DIVISION 6: FEMA AND DRAINAGE STANDARDS
§ 12.5-872 FEMA AND CITY STORM DRAINAGE STANDARDS.
   It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the placement of fill material complies with all applicable FEMA standards, the City of Fort Worth Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drainage Construction, the City of Fort Worth’s Storm Drainage Criteria and Design Manual, the City of Fort Worth building code, the City of Fort Worth’s ordinance(s) pertaining to floodplains and any other applicable laws and regulations.
(Ord. 15789, § 1, passed 12-9-2003)
§ 12.5-873 EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERN.
   It is the responsibility of the property owner not to change the existing drainage pattern in such a way as to result in flooding or significant increase in runoff to adjacent properties and the property owner shall assume all liability concerning the same.
(Ord. 15789, § 1, passed 12-9-2003)
ARTICLE X: GRADING PERMIT
§ 12.5-874 DEFINITIONS.
   The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
   CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (CIP). Public infrastructure design and construction that is funded and managed by the City of Fort Worth.
   COMMON PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT. Shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in the Stormwater Criteria Manual.
   DRAINAGE STUDY. A drainage study performed in accordance with the Stormwater Criteria Manual.
   HUD. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
   LAND DISTURBANCE or DISTURBANCE OF LAND. Any construction or other activity caused by a person, which disturbs the surface of the land, including, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, grading, excavations, embankments, development, demolition activities, the moving, depositing, stockpiling, staging or storing of fill material, soil, rock or earth materials, regardless of whether the activity is related to a public or private infrastructure project.
   SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (SRIP). Public infrastructure design and construction for a single-family residential development project in the City of Fort Worth that will submit construction plans to the city's Infrastructure Plan Review Center.
   STORMWATER CRITERIA MANUAL. The current edition of the Fort Worth Stormwater, Criteria Manual, and all subsequent revisions and amendments thereto.
(Ord. 26964-06-2024, § 2, passed 6-11-2024, eff. 7-15-2024)
§ 12.5-875 INCORPORATION OF STORMWATER CRITERIA MANUAL.
   The Stormwater Criteria Manual is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this article for all purposes.
(Ord. 26964-06-2024, § 2, passed 6-11-2024, eff. 7-15-2024)
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