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Fort Worth's ETJ Means Platting Rules, Not City Zoning

Fort Worth's ETJ can reach up to five miles past city limits. The line on the current map is what counts. City plat rules apply in the ETJ. City zoning does not apply there just because the tract is in the ETJ.

Open Fort Worth's city-limit and ETJ map for a first look. A map pin close to a line is not enough for a land sale or plat. Fort Worth Development Services and Tarrant County can tell you which office must review that tract.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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