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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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§ 12.5-881 GRADING CERTIFICATE.
   (a)   A grading certificate certifying that all grading and related stormwater infrastructure construction was completed in compliance with this article, the grading permit, and the early grading permit if applicable, must be prepared by the land owner or owner's representative and submitted to the Development Services Department prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building permit involving a disturbance of land of 1.0 acre or more, or that is part of a Common Plan of Development for which the city issues certificates of occupancy.
   (b)   A person commits an offense if a person fails to submit the Grading Certificate upon completion of all grading and related stormwater infrastructure construction in compliance with this Article.
(Ord. 26964-06-2024, § 2, passed 6-11-2024, eff. 7-15-2024)
§ 12.5-882 PERMIT FEES.
   (a)   For all land disturbance involving 1.0 acre or more, or that is part of a Common Plan of Development, for which an early grading permit or grading permit is required, a permit fee, as established by the City Council, shall be assessed to the applicant.
   (b)   No fees will be charged for review of information concerning grading patterns for detached single-family or duplex residences pursuant to § 12.5-876.
(Ord. 26964-06-2024, § 2, passed 6-11-2024, eff. 7-15-2024)
§ 12.5-883 VIOLATIONS.
   (a)   A violation of any provision of this article is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000.00. Each separate occurrence of a violation or each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
   (b)   The issuance of a citation shall not limit the city's ability to pursue civil remedies or take other actions as set forth in chapter 12.5, Article I, Division 3 of the City Code.
(Ord. 26964-06-2024, § 2, passed 6-11-2024, eff. 7-15-2024)