
The North Central Texas Council of Governments
is collaborating with military and community leaders for Joining Forces, which is a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to identify and recommend land-use strategies to preserve a military installation’s ability to operate.
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS & INPUT OPPORTUNITIES
The cities and counties surrounding several North Texas military installations are working with the installations to plan and carry out specific actions that will promote compatible community and economic growth.
NCTCOG staff will present the Joining Forces final report to local governments with hopes of passing resolutions of support for the recommendations.
The Joining Forces Final Report and Appendices can be viewed here:
Final Report [PDF] | Appendices - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 [PDF]
Redmond Taylor Army Heliport | Dallas, Texas
For Review: Open House Presentation, Aug. 1, 2017 >>> [PDF]
For Review: Draft Compatibility Menu >>> [PDF]
For Review: Fact Sheet (English) >>> [PDF] Fact Sheet (Spanish) >>> [PDF]
Input Requested: Compatibility Issues >>>
Input Requested: Communication Preferences >>>






Camp Maxey | Lamar County
For Review: Open House Presentation, July 13, 2017 >>> [PDF]
For Review: Draft Compatibility Menu >>> [PDF]
For Review: Fact Sheet >>> [PDF]
Input Requested: Compatibility Issues >>>
Input Requested: Communication Preferences >>>






NAS Fort Worth, Joint Reserve Base | Tarrant County
For Review: Open House Presentation, July 10, 2017 >>> [PDF]
For Review: Draft Compatibility Menu >>> [PDF]
For Review: Fact Sheet >>> [PDF]
Input Requested: Compatibility Issues >>>
Input Requested: Communication Preferences >>>






Fort Wolters | Mineral Wells, Texas
For Review: Open House Presentation, July 31, 2017 >>> [PDF]
For Review: Draft Compatibility Menu >>> [PDF]
For Review: Fact Sheet >>> [PDF]
Input Requested: Compatibility Issues >>>
Input Requested: Communication Preferences >>>







Joining Forces Implementation
Action Summary
Regional
At the beginning of 2018, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) created the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Safety and Integration Initiative that establishes a Task Force to promote educational outreach and technical assistance to local law enforcement concerning the use of UAS near military installations. Subsequently, a meeting with the Texas Military Department Leadership was conducted earlier this year as an overview of aviation trends and mission changes of the regional installations.
The Regional Coordination Committee (RCC) continues to meet quarterly to discuss Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) strategies and coordination between communities and operations. In April 2018, the RCC invited the Alamo Area Council of Governments JLUS staff for a presentation about the current JLUS implementation strategies in the San Antonio Area.
The RCC provided a letter of support for Operational Beddown of the Air Force Reserve Command F-35A mission at the 301st Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. The movement of the F-35s has an economic benefit to the region, and the RCC will monitor and participate in the EIS process, especially as it relates to air quality standards.
Naval Air Station Fort Worth
Joint Reserve Base
The NCTCOG, in coordination with NAS FW JRB, developed a draft JLUS brochure, which updates current outreach materials and can be included in a welcome packet for new residents living near the base. The brochure will be available in Spanish.
Concerning Land Use, the city of Lake Worth adopted an overlay ordinance in its Comprehensive Plan that discourages single and multi-family residential developments in parcels located in the Accident Potential Zone II, directly north of the Base. Compatible land use strategies can also be found in the City of Benbrook’s Comprehensive Plan and the City of Fort Worth’s amended Building Codes. Along with land use planning, the RCC Development Review Tool has had eleven new developments entered for comments. NCTCOG provides a follow-up letter on each development that summarizes sound attenuation measures that may need to be taken.
The RCC held a legislative subcommittee on January 22, 2018, to discuss legislative recommendations for the upcoming legislative session. Issues such as UAS flying over installations, Dark Sky Provisions, real estate disclosures and funding were discussed. NCTCOG will monitor the Defense Authorization Bill and support the Office of Economic Adjustment, which provides funding for JLUS and implementation efforts.
Meanwhile, improvements to Meandering Road are currently in the design phase, and Las Vegas Trail is still in the process of finding a funding source. State Highway 199 and State Highway 183 Phase II are in the design and planning process.
Naval Air Station Fort Worth
Joint Reserve Base
At the latest briefing of the Texas Military Department, movement of the entrance gates to the northeast side of RTAHP was discussed but is a long-term issue. The movement would reduce conflicts with nearby residential neighborhood.

ABOUT
A Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) identifies and recommends strategies to address land-use issues that may limit a military installation’s ability to operate. Installations are nominated for a JLUS by the military, and the study is funded by the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment.
Land uses that can be incompatible when they occur near a military installation include urban growth, energy development, the presence of wildlife or water and land uses that restrict air space or create a threat to security. During a JLUS, the cities and counties surrounding the military installation work with the installation to plan and carry out specific actions that will promote compatible community and economic growth.
Joining Forces seeks to promote compatible growth and to insulate regional military installations from encroachments that could threaten the installations' ability to conduct their missions.
The results of the study will include recommended actions for the communities to adopt, including:
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Zoning overlays
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Obstruction ordinances
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Comprehensive plan language
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Communication strategies
Through the course of the study, partnerships will be formed with the communities, installations and other
interested stakeholders.
The communities surrounding the Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Joint Reserve Base (NAS Fort Worth, JRB) in western Tarrant County participated in a JLUS 10 years ago.
Joining Forces: Aligning Community & Military Missions will update this JLUS and include four additional installations, one ancillary training area and flight areas that support operations at NAS Fort Worth, JRB. The following installations are
included in the study:
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NAS Fort Worth, JRB
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Redmond Taylor Army Heliport
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Fort Wolters Training Center
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Colonel Stone Army Reserve Center
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Camp Maxey Training Center
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Eagle Mountain Lake Training Site
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Brownwood and Brady Military Operating Areas
Learn more about results from the 2008 JLUS for NAS Fort Worth, JRB >>>
STUDY AREA & SCHEDULE



Continued population growth may increase developmental pressure on military installations in the region. This could lead to incompatible land uses and potentially restrict flight paths or range areas, increase risk for installations and nearby residents, limit installation operation days and generate noise complaints. Development could increase the presence of flight hazards, such as communication towers, unmanned aircraft systems, gas wells and lighting obstructions. By ensuring military installations can fulfill their missions, local governments can protect the economic role the installations play in their communities.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments serves as the sponsor for the study and will lead partner coordination efforts. Joining Forces will conduct the following tasks:
Existing conditions
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Create inventory of regional military facilities
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Identify incompatible land uses
Meetings and public involvement
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Develop JLUS policy committees
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Conduct community meetings
NAS Fort Worth, JRB JLUS Update
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Encourage zoning overlay controls
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Assess storm water drainage
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Inventory progress made in promoting compatible development since 2008 JLUS
Regional Installation Analysis
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Identify potential flight hazards
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Analyze encroachment from development
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Conduct outreach to military and communities
Why Does North Texas Need a
Joint Land Use Study?
Policy Committees Overseeing the Study and Goals
Four policy committees will guide the study strategies and recommendations. The policy committees will be composed of staff and elected officials from the communities surrounding the installations. One policy committee will be formed for each geographic area and associated installations:
Fort Worth area
NAS Fort Worth, JRB; Colonel Stone Army Reserve Center; and Military Operating Areas
Mineral Wells
Fort Wolters Training Center and Eagle Mountain Facility
Dallas/Grand Prairie
Redmond Taylor Army Heliport
Lamar County
Camp Maxey Training Center
The policy committees will meet to:
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Gain understanding of the purpose of Joining Forces
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Review encroachment concerns and project goals
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Approve the direction of the study’s recommendations
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Review and approve the study’s final report and recommendations
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Identify near-term actions to implement the recommendations
ECONOMIC IMPACTS
$136.4B
annual economic activity of 15 major military installations in Texas
804,268
jobs related to 15 major military installations in Texas
47,256
people employed directly and indirectly as a result of NAS Fort Worth, JRB
67-68
percent increase in use at Camp Maxey and Fort Wolters
Military installations contribute significantly to the regional and state economy and provided valuable training to members of the Armed Services. Preserving military capabilities is important to a strong, diverse and growing regional economy.
Learn more about the economic impacts of the installations in the Joining Forces study >>>