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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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§ 35-203 SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF RECLAIMED WATER TRANSPORTATION PERMIT; REQUEST OF A HEARING.
   (a)   The director shall issue written notice to the permit holder of the grounds for suspension or revocation of the permit. Such permit shall be suspended and or revoked immediately upon receipt of the notice.
   (b)   Subject to the restrictions set forth in this section, a permit holder may appeal to the director for reconsideration of the suspension or revocation and request a hearing.
   (c)   The request for appeal shall be in writing and set forth, in detail, the grounds upon which the hearing is requested.
   (d)   The request for appeal shall be filed with such director within 15 business days of the permit holder receiving the notice from the director. The notice shall be deemed received five days after it is placed in a mail receptacle of the United States postal service.
   (e)   Failure to submit a timely written request for appeal shall be deemed to be a waiver of any further right to reconsideration.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
§ 35-204 HEARINGS.
   (a)   Within a reasonable time, the director shall set a date for a hearing on the suspension or revocation of the permit.
   (b)   Written notice of the hearing shall be served on the petitioner at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing. Notice shall be served in person or by United States certified mail, return receipt requested.
   (c)   Notice shall specify the date, time and place of the hearing and shall be deemed received five calendar days after it is placed in a mail receptacle of the United States postal service.
   (d)   For purposes of this section, the director shall be empowered to administer oaths and to promulgate procedural rules for the conduct of the hearing.
   (e)   Decisions shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence and the petitioner shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that the determination is not true and valid or should not otherwise be upheld.
   (f)   The director and/or his or her designee shall act as the hearing officer.
   (g)   After the conclusion of the hearing, the director shall make written findings and shall issue a written decision within five business days.
   (h)   The decision of the director shall be final.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
§ 35-205 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR USERS OF RECLAIMED WATER TRANSPORTATION.
   (a)   A user of reclaimed water delivered by vehicle shall submit a reclaimed water service application and obtain approval for reclaimed water service and comply with requirements of this article.
   (b)   A user of reclaimed water shall only accept delivery of reclaimed water by a permitted vehicle and container units.
   (c)   A user of reclaimed water delivered by vehicle shall sign the original of a City of Fort Worth trip ticket prepared by a permitted transporter for all reclaimed water received by the user’s from such transporter.
   (d)   The user shall note any significant discrepancies on each copy of the trip ticket.
      (1)   Trip ticket discrepancies: differences between the quantity of reclaimed water on the trip ticket and the quantity of reclaimed water the user actually received.
      (2)   A significant discrepancy in quantity is any variation greater than 15%, measured in gallons.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
§ 35-206 ADDITIONAL RECLAIMED WATER TRANSPORTATION PERMIT HOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (a)   A permit holder shall immediately notify the director in writing when the reclaimed water transportation business is assigned, transferred, sold, ceases to operate as registered with the Secretary of State, or ceases to operate for any other reason.
   (b)   In addition to the written notification required in subsection (a), the permit holder shall immediately deliver to the director:
      (1)   All completed original trip tickets in permit holder’s possession;
      (2)   All unused trip tickets in permit holder’s possession; and
      (3)   Permit holder’s permit(s).
   (c)   A permit holder commits an offense if the permit holder fails to provide notice to the director as required by this section.
   (d)   A permit for the transportation of reclaimed water shall be invalid upon the assignment, transfer, sale or cessation of operation as stated above.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
Schedule 1
Maximum Impact Fee for Water and Wastewater Schedule
(Adopted on September 21, 2021)
Meter Size
Equivalency Factor
Water Impact Fee
Wastewater Impact Fee
Schedule 1
Maximum Impact Fee for Water and Wastewater Schedule
(Adopted on September 21, 2021)
Meter Size
Equivalency Factor
Water Impact Fee
Wastewater Impact Fee
5/8 in. × 5/8 in.
1.00
$4,953
$4,492
5/8 in. × 3/4 in.
1.00
$4,953
$4,492
3/4 in. × 3/4 in.
1.50
$7,430
$6,738
1 in.
2.50
$12,383
$11,230
1-1/2 in.
5.00
$24,765
$22,460
2 in.
8.00
$39,624
$35,936
3 in.
21.75
$107,728
$97,701
4 in.
37.50
$185,738
$168,450
6 in.
80.00
$396,240
$359,360
8 in.
140.00
$693,420
$628,880
10 in.
210.00
$1,040,130
$943,320
Referenced in §§ 35-70.3(a), 35-73(a) and 35-78(a)
 
Schedule 2A
Collected Impact Fee for Water and Wastewater Schedule - Year 1
(Effective January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022)
Meter Size
Equivalency Factor
Water Impact Fee
Wastewater Impact Fee
Schedule 2A
Collected Impact Fee for Water and Wastewater Schedule - Year 1
(Effective January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022)
Meter Size
Equivalency Factor
Water Impact Fee
Wastewater Impact Fee
5/8 in. × 5/8 in.
1.00
$1,870
$1,420
5/8 in. × 3/4 in.
1.00
$1,870
$1,420
3/4 in. × 3/4 in.
1.50
$2,805
$2,130
1 in.
2.50
$4,675
$3,550
1½ in.
5.00
$9,350
$7,100
2 in.
8.00
$14,960
$11,360
3 in.
21.75
$40,673
$30,885
4 in.
37.50
$70,125
$53,250
6 in.
80.00
$149,600
$113,600
8 in.
140.00
$261,800
$198,800
10 in.
210.00
$392,700
$298,200
Referenced in §§ 35-70(a), 35-73(a), and 35-78(a)
 
Schedule 2B
Collected Impact Fee for Water and Wastewater Schedule - Year 2
(Effective January 1, 2023)
Meter Size
Equivalency Factor
Water Impact Fee
Wastewater Impact Fee
Schedule 2B
Collected Impact Fee for Water and Wastewater Schedule - Year 2
(Effective January 1, 2023)
Meter Size
Equivalency Factor
Water Impact Fee
Wastewater Impact Fee
5/8 in. × 5/8 in.
1.00
$1,981
$1,796
5/8 in. × 3/4 in.
1.00
$1,981
$1,796
3/4 in. × 3/4 in.
1.50
$2,972
$2,694
1 in.
2.50
$4,953
$4,490
1½ in.
5.00
$9,905
$8,980
2 in.
8.00
$15,848
$14,368
3 in.
21.75
$43,087
$39,063
4 in.
37.50
$74,288
$67,350
6 in.
80.00
$158,480
$143,680
8 in.
140.00
$277,340
$251,440
10 in.
210.00
$416,010
$377,160
Referenced in §§ 35-70(a), 35-73(a), and 35-78(a)