4 District Regulations

4.500 Purpose and Intent

As a matter of public policy, the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of landmarks or districts of historical, cultural, architectural or archeological importance and significance are necessary to promote the economic, cultural, educational and general welfare of the public. It is recognized that the City of Fort Worth represents the unique confluence of time and place that has shaped the identity of generations of citizens, collectively and individually, and produced significant historical, cultural, architectural and archeological resources that constitute their heritage.  The provisions of this Article are intended to:

  1. Protect, enhance and perpetuate landmarks and districts of historical, cultural, architectural or archeological importance which represent or reflect distinctive and important elements of Fort Worth’s historical, cultural, architectural, archeological, social, economic, ethnic and political heritage;
  2. To promote the preservation and conservation of the heritage, architecture, culture and development of Fort Worth;
  3. Educate elected officials, appointed bodies, city departments, and the public at large about the heritage of Fort Worth and the benefits of utilizing historic preservation to achieve the goals and vision of the City;
  4. Foster civic pride by recognizing accomplishments of the past;
  5. Protect and enhance the attractiveness of the City to tourists and visitors and support and stimulate the economy;
  6. Ensure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the City;
  7. Encourage appropriate land uses, which respect the historic character and development of significant sites, features, structures and neighborhoods;
  8. Engage the public in discourse on the preservation of the City, its benefits, and participation in planning for historic preservation;
  9. Promote the economic prosperity and welfare of the community;
  10. Encourage the stabilization, restoration and improvement of property and property values; and
  11. Maintain a generally harmonious outward appearance of both historic and modern structures, which are compatible and complementary in scale, form, color, proportion, texture and material.