Animal Care & Control Committed to offering compassionate care for all pets via robust adoption, foster, volunteer and donation programs. Dedicated to resident safety via education and services that work to reduce the stray pet population, minimize the threat of diseases and prevent animal-related injuries.
Code Enforcement Code Enforcement maintains Fort Worth's status as a safe, clean, and a livable city through its neighborhood investigations and building standards divisions.
Illegal Dumping Illegal dumping' is putting trash, garbage, waste, anything discarded where it doesn't belong, whether or not the person dumping owns the property.
Trash and Debris Old junk, garbage, ires, rubbish, furniture, appliances, car parts or anything else stored outside can be dangerous and is prohibited.
Abandoned Shopping Carts Local grocers, community organizations, and the Code Compliance Department are working together to round up abandoned shopping carts in Fort worth neighborhoods.
Boarding Home Facility Boarding Home Facilities furnish lodging and other regulated services to three or more elderly and/or disabled persons.
Front Yard Parking The City of Fort Worth front yard and side yard parking ordinance prohibits parking a motor vehicle in the front or side yard of a residence except in a driveway or a paved parking space.
High Grass and Weeds City code requires property owners to keep grass and weeds in their yards and vacant lots under 12 inches.
Junk Vehicles Junk vehicle owners face fines as high as $200 and the vehicle may be towed away and destroyed.
Oversized Commercial Vehicles It is unlawful to park any oversized commercial vehicle, with a gross weight of at least 15,000 pounds (or any vehicle designed to carry more than 15 passengers) on any residentially zoned property.
Multi-Family Fire Safety Fire safety and prevention tips for Multi-Family Housing about fireworks and propane.
Rental Property According to city code, a vacant structure that is not secured against entry is considered unsafe.
Substandard Structures A substandard structure is any building that does not meet the standards or specifications established in the building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes and endanger the life, health, and safety of the public.
Open and Vacant Structures When abandoned houses remain open and unsecured, they provide opportunities for illegal activities such as prostitution and drug sales.
Zoning Issues Zoning violations are considered harmless by some, but they can have detrimental effects on property value and safety.