Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Fort Worth, TX (2026)
2 verified sidewalk & pedestrian rules for Fort Worth, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sidewalk Repair
Fort Worth City Code Section 30-1 declares a defective, unsafe or hazardous sidewalk a nuisance and puts the repair duty on the abutting property owner, agent or tenant, giving 30 days from written notice before failure to repair becomes a misdemeanor.
Fort Worth Sidewalk Repair Duty on Owners
Some RestrictionsFort Worth City Code § 30-1(b) (1964 Code, § 33-1; Ord. 23658-05-2019)
Maintenance of defective sidewalk, driveway or curb. Any sidewalk, parkway, driveway or curb which has become or is defective, unsafe or hazardous is declared a nuisance. It shall be the duty of the owner or the agent in charge, or the tenant, of the property abutting on any street, avenue, public alley, place, square, section or part thereof along which a sidewalk, curb or driveway is ordered ...
Encroachment Permits
Fort Worth requires an Encroachment Permit before anyone occupies city street, alley or sidewalk space, whether for a construction fence or a permanent building projection. Temporary uses need a Building Official permit backed by liability insurance; permanent encroachments need a Development Services agreement, with the largest 'Tier III' projects going to City Council. Chapter 32 of the Building Administrative Code, adopted at City Code § 7-1, sets the tiers, fees and setbacks.
Fort Worth Encroachment Permit for Right-of-Way
Some RestrictionsFort Worth Building Administrative Code, Ch. 32 §§ 3203, 3204, 3209-3210 (City Code § 7-1)
3203 General. No person, firm, or corporation shall use or occupy a public Right Of Way, inclusive of street area, alley area, or sidewalk area without first complying with the requirements of this chapter. ... 3204 General. Temporary encroachment of public property shall not occur until the applicant executes a Temporary Consent Agreement with the City and obtains an Encroachment Permit from t...
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