Fort Worth Council Denies Auto Shop Rezoning

Fort Worth City Council just shut down fifth-year automotive's plan to open a new shop less than 30 feet from North Fort Worth backyards.

In a 10-0 vote, they denied the rezoning request after months of neighborhood fights.

One council member was absent, but the message was clear. No auto repairs here.

Earlier this year in 2025, City staff messed up big time with their geographic info systems, accidentally approving the project on.

A chaotic lane, a quiet residential street, fifth gear, which runs eight spots across North Texas, jumped in and started renovating a warehouse that fall.

Once the oversight came to light, they went through the full rezoning process, but it all ended Tuesday.

Residents in the North Fort Worth neighborhood alliance led the charge against it, calling the spot wrong for an auto shop that can handle nearly.

100 cars a week. Folks worried about noise, traffic, and safety for kids right next door.

Even with council reps noting the challenges, neighbors stood firm.

Fifth gear tried hard to win them over, promising trees for screening, limited hours, indoor repairs to cut noise, and shuttles to E Street.

Traffic, eight city staff had even recommended approval at first, saying the warehouse fit fine without big changes.

But zoning commissioners and the council said no, keeping the property zoned for warehouses, storage, retail, and offices. Nothing automotive.

The company claimed serious financial hits from the revoked approval and might fight back legally, though they're staying quiet on next steps.

Residents credit their persistence for saving the peace. Those backyards remain untouched for now.

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