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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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§ 24-13 DISCHARGING FIREARMS.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol, airgun, or firearm of any kind within or across any park or recreation area not designated for that purpose.
(1964 Code, § 27-19(14) (Ord. 27255-10-2024, § 3, passed 10-29-2024, eff. 11-6-2024)
§ 24-14 FISHING, SWIMMING, BOATING IN NONDESIGNATED AREAS.
   (a)   It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to wade, swim or camp within any park or recreation area, other than in city operated swimming pools during designated hours of operation, without the expressed written permission of the director of the park and recreation department.
   (b)   It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to boat or fish within any park or recreational area designated by the park and recreation director as being an area in which fishing and boating is prohibited and has been so designated by signs indicating such prohibition.
(1964 Code, § 27-19(15)) (Ord. 5637, § 1; Ord. 6360, § 1, passed 8-31-1970; Ord. 6681, § 1, passed 6-5-1972; Ord. 6920, § 10, passed 10-1-1973; Ord. 6945, § 1, passed 1-14-1974; Ord. 7338, § 1, passed 4-26-1976; Ord. 8225, § 1, passed 12-3-1980; Ord. 8255, § 1, passed 1-20-1981; Ord. 15599, § 8, passed 6-24-2003; Ord. 21877-09-2015, § 1, passed 9-15-2015, eff. 10-1-2015)
§ 24-15 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
   (a)   It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or propel any motorized vehicle in, over, or through any park or recreation area except along and upon park drives, streets or boulevards, or other areas designated for driving purposes.
   (b)   It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle in any park or recreation area outside of a designated parking space unless:
      (1)   The motor vehicle has been disabled due to an accident or mechanical failure and remains within the park or recreation area for a period of less than 24 hours; or
      (2)   The motor vehicle is temporarily located in the park or recreation area outside of a designated parking space as directed by a peace officer.
   (c)   If any motor vehicle is found within any park or recreation area in violation of a provision of this section and the identity of the operator of such motor vehicle cannot be determined, the owner or person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation.
   (d)   Persons driving motor vehicles within a park or recreation area with the expressed written permission of the Director of the Park and Recreation Department, or the Director's designee, are exempt from the provisions of this section.
(1964 Code, § 27-19(16); Ord. 5637, § 1; Ord. 6360, § 1, passed 8-31-1970; Ord. 6681, § 1, passed 6-5-1972; Ord. 6920, § 10, passed 10-1-1973; Ord. 6945, § 1, passed 1-14-1974; Ord. 7338, § 1, passed 4-26-1976; Ord. 8225, § 1, passed 12-3-1980; Ord. 8255, § 1, passed 1-20-1981; Ord. 15599, § 9, passed 6-24-2003; Ord. 21877-09-2015, § 1, passed 9-15-2015, eff. 10-1-2015 ; Ord. 27255-10-2024, § 4, passed 10-29-2024, eff. 11-6-2024)
Cross-reference:
   Motor vehicles and traffic, see Ch. 22
§ 24-16 BOTANIC GARDEN.
   It shall be unlawful for any person or persons within the confines of the Botanic Garden of the City to engage in any active recreational or athletic pursuit, including by way of example but not limitation, horseback riding, archery, horseshoes, kite flying, model airplane flying, fishing, football, baseball, frisbee, croquet, badminton, golf, chase, motorized and nonmotorized cycling off designated park drives, swimming, running, and camping. Each and every rule and regulation enumerated within this article, each and every order and requirement of the park and recreation department, and any ordinance or general law relating to the maintenance and preservation of the Botanic Garden for its intended purpose shall be strictly observed and followed by visitors to the Botanic Garden.
(1964 Code, § 27-19(18)) (Ord. 5637, § 1; Ord. 6360, § 1, passed 8-31-1970; Ord. 6681, § 1, passed 6-5-1972; Ord. 6920, § 10, passed 10-1-1973; Ord. 6945, § 1, passed 1-14-1974; Ord. 7338, § 1, passed 4-26-1976; Ord. 8225, § 1, passed 12-3-1980; Ord. 8255, § 1, passed 1-20-1981; Ord. 11541, § 1(c), passed 4-12-1994; Ord. 21877-09-2015, § 1, passed 9-15-2015, eff. 10-1-2015 ; Ord. 27255-10-2024, § 5, passed 10-29-2024, eff. 11-6-2024)
§ 24-17 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
   (a)   It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly sell, possess with the intent to sell, or consume any alcoholic beverage in the following areas:
      (1)   Within the fenced enclosed areas surrounding any swimming pool, wading pool or spray pool within any park of the city;
      (2)   Within any recreation or community center or the parking lots of any recreation or community center; or
      (3)   Within any area of a wildlife preserve.
   (b)   It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly sell, possess with the intent to sell, or consume any alcoholic beverage within any area of a park, playground, or athletic field that has been designated by the park and recreation director as being an area in which alcohol consumption, sale, or possession is prohibited and has been so designated by signs indicating such prohibition.
(1964 Code, § 27-19(19)) (Ord. 5637, § 1; Ord. 6360, § 1, passed 8-31-1970; Ord. 6681, § 1, passed 6-5-1972; Ord. 6920, § 10, passed 10-1-1973; Ord. 6945, § 1, passed 1-14-1974; Ord. 7338, § 1, passed 4-26-1976; Ord. 8225, § 1, passed 12-3-1980; Ord. 8255, § 1, passed 1-20-1981; Ord. 15599, § 10, passed 6-24-2003; Ord. 20718-04-2013, § 1, passed 4-23-2013; Ord. 21877-09-2015, § 1, passed 9-15-2015, eff. 10-1-2015 ; Ord. 27255-10-2024, § 6, passed 10-29-2024, eff. 11-6-2024)
Cross-reference:
   Alcoholic beverages generally, see Ch. 4
§ 24-18 BICYCLES, ROLLER BLADES, SKATEBOARDS, AND OTHER WHEELED VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to use a bicycle, roller blades, skateboard, or any other wheeled vehicles or equipment, whether self-propelled or motor-assisted, in designated parks or recreation areas or any portion of park or recreation areas where such use is prohibited and has been so designated by signs indicating such prohibition.
(1964 Code, § 27-19(20)) (Ord. 5637, § 1; Ord. 6360, § 1, passed 8-31-1970; Ord. 6681, § 1, passed 6-5-1972; Ord. 6920, § 10, passed 10-1-1973; Ord. 6945, § 1, passed 1-14-1974; Ord. 7338, § 1, passed 4-26-1976; Ord. 8225, § 1, passed 12-3-1980; Ord. 8255, § 1, passed 1-20-1981; Ord. 11541, § 1(c), passed 4-12-1994; Ord. 15599, § 11, passed 6-24-2003; Ord. 27255-10-2024, § 7, passed 10-29-2024, eff. 11-6-2024)
§§ 24-19—24-35 RESERVED.
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