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The procedures prescribed by this division do not constitute an administrative prerequisite to another action or remedy available to the city or to an aggrieved person under federal or state law.
(Ord. 11075, § 1, passed 4-21-1992; Ord. 13981, § 1, passed 10-26-1999; Ord. 14344, § 1, passed 9-26-2000; Ord. 19374-09-2010, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 9-28-2010, eff. 10-1-2010; Ord. 24023-01-2020, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 2-2-2020)
The director may conduct educational and public information activities that are designed to promote the policy of this division.
(Ord. 11075, § 1, passed 4-21-1992; Ord. 13981, § 1, passed 10-26-1999; Ord. 14344, § 1, passed 9-26-2000; Ord. 19374-09-2010, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 9-28-2010, eff. 10-1-2010; Ord. 24023-01-2020, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 2-2-2020)
This division does not affect any local, state or federal restriction:
(a) On the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling unit; or
(b) Relating to health or safety standards.
(Ord. 11075, § 1, passed 4-21-1992; Ord. 13981, § 1, passed 10-26-1999; Ord. 14344, § 1, passed 9-26-2000; Ord. 19374-09-2010, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 9-28-2010, eff. 10-1-2010; Ord. 24023-01-2020, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 2-2-2020)
It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this division, including the giving of testimony or provision of information in aid of investigation or discovery under this division.
(Ord. 11075, § 1, passed 4-21-1992; Ord. 13981, § 1, passed 10-26-1999; Ord. 14344, § 1, passed 9-26-2000; Ord. 19374-09-2010, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 9-28-2010, eff. 10-1-2010; Ord. 24023-01-2020, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 2-2-2020)
(b) A criminal offense under this division is punishable in municipal court as provided by § 1-6 of this code.
(Ord. 11075, § 1, passed 4-21-1992; Ord. 13981, § 1, passed 10-26-1999; Ord. 14344, § 1, passed 9-26-2000; Ord. 19374-09-2010, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 9-28-2010, eff. 10-1-2010; Ord. 24023-01-2020, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 2-2-2020)
(a) It is the policy of the City of Fort Worth, pursuant to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations (including modifications or exceptions) in the city's zoning, land use and other regulations, rules, policies and practices, to ensure equal access to housing and to facilitate the development of housing for individuals with disabilities, or developers of housing for people with disabilities, flexibility in the application of land use, zoning, building and other regulations, policies, practices and procedures, including waiving certain requirements, when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities to ensure a person with a disability has an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
(b) This division provides a procedure for making requests for accommodations in land use, zoning, building regulations and other regulations, policies, practices, and procedures of the jurisdiction to comply fully with the intent and purpose of applicable laws, including federal laws, in making a reasonable accommodation.
(c) Nothing in this division shall require persons with disabilities or operators of homes for persons with disabilities acting or operating in accordance with applicable zoning or land use laws or practices to seek a reasonable accommodation under this division. Nothing in this division shall require the City of Fort Worth to agree to requested accommodations that are unreasonable.
(Ord. 22098-03-2016, § 1, passed 3-1-2016; Ord. 24023-01-2020, § 1 (Exh. A), passed 2-2-2020)
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