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Council approves Poly Heights mobile food court despite staff waiver concerns
Summary
The Fort Worth City Council approved ZC-25-181 to allow a mobile food court on East Berry after neighborhood advocates described the project as beneficial; staff had recommended denial because the proposal sought multiple waivers (proximity to single-family homes, fencing, parking).
The City Council approved a zoning case (ZC-25-181) on Jan. 13 to allow a mobile food court on East Berry Street in the Poly Heights area after neighborhood representatives urged the council to support the project as economic and community development.
Manuel Gaona, vice president of the Poly Heights South Neighborhood Association, described the proposal as a resource-starved area’s opportunity for food access and small-business growth. He said the site would operate roughly 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and would not include live music. Gaona also presented 3-D images of the plan and said neighbors near the site support it.
City zoning staff told council the applicant had requested several waivers — including siting within 500 feet of single-family residential development, fencing relief, and parking in a supplemental setback — which led staff to recommend denial. Despite that recommendation, councilmember motion and a second carried the item to approval after the council heard local support.
Council directed staff to finalize permit details and conditions tied to noise and operational hours. The applicant said the food court aims to provide cultural food options and neighborhood economic activity.
What’s next: Staff will finalize required waivers and any site-specific conditions (fencing, parking accommodations, hours) to reduce potential neighborhood impacts.
