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Fort Worth, TX

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Population 960K · Tarrant County · Zoning code effective Mar 2026

Verified from Fort Worth Municipal Code (Mar 2026)

20

Zones

70

Business types

4

Mixed-use

8

Overlays

Residential zones (8)

A-5 through AR · Single-family (5,000 sf to 2.5 acre lots)B · Two-familyC · Multi-family low-densityD · Multi-family medium-densityER · Multifamily restricted

Commercial zones (4)

E · Neighborhood commercial (NO alcohol)F · General commercial (alcohol allowed)G · Intensive commercial (12-story max)H · Central Business District (no height limit, DUDD overlay)

Industrial zones (3)

I · Light industrialJ · Medium industrialK · Heavy industrial

Mixed-use & special (5+)

MU-1 · Mixed-useMU-2 / MU-2G · Mixed-use (central city)NS · Near SouthsideNS/R · Near Southside Restricted (bars prohibited)PD · Planned development

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Cannabis snapshot

Recreational illegal — City actively rezoning for TCUP medical cannabis satellites

Recreational retail

0

Closed

TCUP dispensing org (statewide)

15/15

Limited

TCUP satellites (Fort Worth)

1

Available

Recreational cannabis is illegal under Texas state law. Fort Worth has not passed a local decriminalization ordinance, though FWPD uses cite-and-release at officer discretion. The city is actively reviewing zoning classification for TCUP satellite locations — currently treated as pharmacies in commercial zones. Texas Original operates 1 Fort Worth location with a 2nd application pending.

No local cannabis tax. TCUP products are pharmaceutical — exempt from sales tax. · State-licensed dispensing organizations only · Managed by Texas DPS

State licensing through Texas DPS. Local zoning classification under active review (March 2026).

Data from municipal code and CA Dept. of Cannabis Control where applicable. Verify with city planning before proceeding.

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