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Are you looking to start or grow your business? Then look no further than the City of Keller. This guide will be a resource, assisting you to be successful with your business in Keller.
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New Business Guide
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INSIDE THIS GUIDEIntroduction
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Economic Development Offerings
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Community Development Department
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Business Startup and Development Process
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Sign Regulations and Permitting
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Special Uses
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Taxes
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City Resources
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Resources
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Getting Started in Keller
Introduction
We are pleased that you have chosen Keller as the place to start or grow your business. This guide will be a resource, assisting you to be successful with your business in Keller. The City of Keller Economic Development Department is happy to be at your service, providing assistance to navigate through the process.
First Point of Contact:Economic Development Department 817.743.4020
The City of Keller Economic Development Department provides many useful resources, including site selection assistance, demographic analysis, incentives, and connections to local real estate professionals and groups. Economic Development staff is available to assist you with the process of setting up your business in Keller. They will also guideyou to other city departments and resources that will be valuable in theprocess.
A Note About Links in this GuideAn online resource page has been developed for this guide, which contains links to all the City of Keller documents referenced.If you are viewing a digital version of this guide, you may click thehyperlinks to go directly to the document or page. If you are viewing a paper version of this guide, please go to cityofkeller.com/economicdevelopment and click the ‘New Business Guide’ to access all referenced documents.
Important Notice:
The information in this document is presented solely as technical assistance and as a resource available to entrepreneurs. The information does not serve as a substitute for legal advice or tax advice nor replace the independent judgment of an appropriate specialist. An entrepreneur should consult his/her attorney, accountant or other
questions about establishing a business in Keller.
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Economic Development Offerings
Site Selection
When looking for available properties in the City of Keller, the Economic Development Department can be invaluable in your search. The department is knowledgeable of available vacant, ready-to-build, or ready-to-move-in properties throughout the City and can help guide you to a site that will allow your business to thrive. Site selection resources are
This site offers listings of available properties for sale or lease within the City of Keller. Interactive maps of Keller displaying zoning and parcel information are available at http://dfwmaps.com. These maps also include school and park locations, ownership and taxinformation, aerial photographs and other helpful information. Printable maps are also available at our website:
IncentivesThe City of Keller will consider economic development incentives on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Comprehensive Policy on Economic Development Incentives (CPEDI). The CPEDI provides information about incentive tools available to prospective businesses and developers that provide new jobs, significant investment, and an added quality of life to the City of Keller. Requests for incentives may be customized for the project. Potential incentives may include:
• Property tax grants• Sales tax grants• Public Infrastructure Assistance• Development fee rebates• Fast Track (planning and permitting)
More information about these incentives is available in the CPEDI on the City of Keller website at: cityofkeller.com/economicdevelopment
Business Retention and Support
We are interested in helping you expand your business in Keller. The Economic Development Department is working to support existing and new businesses by the development of www.keepitinkeller.com, a website which provides residents and visitors a way to easily find places to shop, eat and locate other business services in Keller.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MISSION STATEMENT
To attract and retain quality commercial developments that
increase our residents’ property value and improve their quality of life.
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also available online at: cityofkeller.com/economicdevelopment.
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Community Development DepartmentThe Economic Development Department works closely with the Community Development Department. Once you have a site selected and preliminary plans in mind, the Community Development Department will guide you through the process of planning, applying for the development and approval of your property.
Unified Development Code
The Unified Development Code (UDC) contains the official zoning and development regulations for the City of Keller. The UDC is available on the City of Keller website at cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment. You may also contact the Community Development Department staff for UDC questions and information.
Zoning Districts
The zoning district of a property determines what uses are allowed on that property. The City of Keller has seven nonresidential zoning districts. When considering sites for your business, it is important to know the regulations and permitted uses for the zoning district of the potential site. Uses can be allowed “by right,” meaning that the use is permitted provided that City development standards are met, with approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP—see page 5), or some uses will be restricted for that zoning district.
In addition to permitted uses, each zoning district has landscaping, lot size, building setback and design requirements.Buildings in all zoning districts are subject to specific design, parking, lighting, signage and other standards as defined in Article 9 of the UDC. Zoning districts are defined on the Keller website at cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment.
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Town Center District
The Town Center District is intended to serve as a community retail center in a mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented environment. Open space, trees, lighting, benches, and other amenities create a human scale environment. The standards of this area are unique to the Town Center District.
Community Development Department
Old Town Keller Overlay District
Old Town Keller encompasses most of the original town of Keller. The Old Town Keller Overlay District is designed to transform the area into a historical focal point of the City with the character of a small Texas town of the early 1900’s. The standards of this district shall be used in conjunction with the base zoning district in the area (such as Retail, Commercial or Residential).
U.S. Highway 377 North Overlay District
The U.S. Highway 377 North Overlay District was designed to reflect the high visibility and traffic volumes of the 377 corridor. The standards of this area are intended to create unique site design, building architecture, and streetscape that enhance the overall image of the corridor while remaining compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. These standards shall be used in conjunction with the base zoning district in the area (such as Commercial or Light Industrial).
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Zoning Change*
A zoning change is needed if the land does not already have the necessary zoning for your type of business. Zoning changes must go before the Planning and Zoning Commission and be approved by City Council, with public hearings held at both meetings.
Specific Use Permit A Specific Use Permit (SUP) may be necessary for certain types of businesses in certain districts. SUP applications must go before the Planning & Zoning Commission and be approved by City Council, with public hearings held at both meetings.
*In assessing your zoning change or SUP request, the P&Z Commission and City Council will consider the consistency of the proposed use with Keller’s Future Land Use Plan and the compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent uses.
Plat
A plat is a legal document showing the boundaries, easements, and utility dedications of a tract or subdivision of land. Depending on the complexity of the site, plat applications may be approved by City staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
Getting Started: Development Review CommitteeBefore you make commitments to a specific property, we invite you to walk through your project with the Development Review Committee (DRC), which can help guide you in the process of developing your site. The DRC is comprised of members of Community and Economic Development, Public Works, Parks, Police and Fire departments, as appropriate for your project. When a project application is submitted, the DRC will examine the plans and return them with comments that will prepare you for the approval process. To schedule a DRC appointment, please contact the Community Development Department at 817.743.4130.
APPROVAL PROCESS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) makes
recommendations ondevelopment applications
for the City of Keller. P&Z generally meets twice a
month, on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
CITY COUNCILThe Keller City Council gives final approval for most development
applications. City Council generally meets twice a month,
on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are held at P&Z and City Council meetings for all zoning change and Specific Use
Permit applications. Public hearing notices will be sent
within 10 days of the meeting to all property owners within 300 feet of the property, signs will
be posted on the property, and notices will be published in the
newspaper in order to make the public aware of the request and
to allow public input.
Site Plan
Site plans are required to develop or make improvements to a property. If no variances to the Unified Development Code are requested, site plans can be approved by City staff. If variances are requested, site plans must go before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for consideration.
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Working Together
The Economic Development and Community Development Departments work together to assist you in developing your business in Keller.
Current or Potential Property
YesNo
Meet with Staff to Examine
Possibility of Zoning Change
or SUP
Begin Platting Process
Begin SUP Process
Approved
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Obtain Permits:Building, Fence,
Irrigation, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing,
and Sign
Develop Site Plan
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Approved
Approved
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Zoning Changed
Open Business!
ConstructionConstructionCompleted
Site Selection Assistance
Business Retention &
Support
Incentives
Outside Resources
Economic Development Department
Exterior Building Modifications
Needed?
Vacant Property?
Vacant Property?
Is Use Allowed?
Obtain Certificate of Occupancy
Permits Obtained
C/O Obtained
Begin
Interior Building Modifications
Needed?
No
Yes
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Sign Regulations and PermittingSign regulations are discussed in Article 9 of the UDC, available on the City’s website: cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment. The Town Center District and Old Town Keller Overlay District both have their own sign regulations specified in Article 8 of the UDC, available on the City’s website: cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment.
Freestanding Signs
Typically, one monument sign is permitted per lot. If a lot has a street frontage over 600 feet total (including both frontages of a corner lot), additional monument signs may be allowed. Multi-tenant buildings are allowed to list each business on the monument sign with a size limitation determined by the size of the building. Pole signs are not
Attached SignsTwo attached signs are allowed for a single-occupant building. For multi-tenant buildings, one attached sign is permitted per business, except businesses occupying the corners of the building (with street frontage on both sides) in which case two attached signs are allowed for that business.
PermittingBuilding permits are required by the City of Keller for new construction, reconstruction, and renovation. For new occupancy, and for changes in occupancy, a Certificate of Occupancy is required. Permits can be obtained from the Building and Construction Services division of Community Development by visiting: cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment or calling 817.743.4110.
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Home-Based Businesses
In the City of Keller, home-based businesses are referred to as Home Occupations, which are defined as activities that are secondary to the use of the home as a dwelling, and which are, in general, incidental uses of the property which will not be a nuisance for the neighborhood. Uses that are not considered Home Occupations include beauty and barber shops, tearooms or restaurants, rest homes or clinics, bed and breakfast facilities, cabinet repair shops, metalworking shops, and auto repair shops. Home Occupations are permitted in all single-family zoning districts. Home Occupations are not permitted in multi-family residential zones or the Town Center District. See Article 3 of the Unified Development Code, at cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment, for specific guidelines.
Special Uses
Serving Food
Chapter 8, Article 3 (Food Sanitation) of the Keller Code of Ordinances (cityofkeller.com/codecompliance) specifies permitting requirements for the serving of food. A health permit from the Tarrant County Health Department is required for all businesses serving or preparing food. A Food Manager Certificate from Tarrant County is required for at least one managerial staff position, and if more than six employees are working, a certified food manager must be on duty at all times. See the Tarrant County Environmental Health Department at http://www.tarrantcounty.com/ehealth.
Serving Alcohol
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates the sale of alcohol. No alcohol may be sold within 300 feet of a church, private school, or hospital or within 1,000 feet from the property border of a public school. In the City of Keller, a bar is defined as an establishment that has alcohol sales for over 75% of revenue. In most areas of Keller, alcohol sales for on-premise consumption are allowed with a Mixed Beverage Permit. In the Town Center, Commercial, and Light Industrial districts, alcohol sales for on-premise consumption are also allowed with a Private Club Permit. Any business selling alcohol must submit a quarterly report to the city secretary establishing the breakdown of food and alcohol sales. See Chapter 10, Article V (Sale or Serving of Alcoholic Beverages) of the City of Keller Code of Ordinances (cityofkeller.com/codecompliance) and the TABC Guide for Retailers (http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/publications/licensing/GuideRetailers.pdf) for more information.Contact: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at http://www.tabc.state.tx.us.
City of Keller Economic Developmentwww.cityofkeller.com/economicdevelopment817.743.4020economicdevelopment@cityofkeller.com
Taxes
Tax Permit
A sales tax permit must be obtained from the Texas Comptroller for any business selling, leasing, or renting most goods or providing taxable services.
Sales Tax Rate
Property Tax Rate
While most of Keller is part of the Keller Independent School District (KISD), some portions of Keller reside within the Northwest Independent School District (NWISD). As such, property tax rates vary between the two areas.Tax rates are per $100 taxable value.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts:
http://window.state.tx.us 817.847.6201
*Property tax rate information for fiscal year 2013-14
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Taxing Entity Sales Tax Rate
State Tax Rate 6.25%
City of Keller 2.00%
City 1.00%
Keller Development Corporation (Parks and Recreation) 0.50%
Keller Crime Control & Prevention District 0.25%
Street Maintenance Tax Rate 0.25%
Total 8.25%
Taxing Entity Property Tax Rate Property Tax Rate
(KISD Areas) (NWISD Areas)
City of Keller $0.442190 $0.442190
School District $1.486300 $1.375000
Tarrant County $0.264000 $0.264000
Tarrant County College District $0.149500 $0.149500
Tarrant County Hospital District $0.227897 $0.227897
Total $2.623587 $2.458587
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City ContactsEconomic Development
Business Attraction and Retention Commercial Site Assistance Incentives and Packages Community Demographics Economic Development Board
817.743.4020 economicdevelopment@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/economicdevelopment
Community Development
Planning & Zoning CommissionUnified Development CodeZoning DistrictsFuture Land Use PlanZoning Board of Adjustment
817.743.4130 communitydevelopment@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment
Building and Construction Services
Building PermitsBuilding InspectionsCode Compliance
817.743.4110 developmentservices@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/communitydevelopment
Public Works
EngineeringStreets & DrainageWater & WastewaterEnvironmental Services
817.743.4080 publicworks@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/publicworks
Fire Rescue
Fire Education and SafetyFire Inspections
817.743.4400 firerescue@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/fire
Police
Crime PreventionCrime Statistics
817-743-4500 police@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/police
Library 817.743.4800 library@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/library
Parks & Recreation 817.743.4050 parksandrec@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com/parksandrec
Administration
MayorCity CouncilCity ManagerCity Secretary
817.743.4010townhall@cityofkeller.com
cityofkeller.com
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Regulatory ContactsRegister a Business (Assumed Name)
Research other businesses operating under the same name
Tarrant County Clerk—Vital Records
Tarrant County Plaza Building200 Taylor Street, 3rd Floor
Ft. Worth, Texas 76102
www.tarrantcounty.com/eCountyClerk
817.884.1195
Tarrant County Clerk—Vital Records (local)
1400 Main, Suite 140 Southlake, Texas 76092
817.481.8179
Tarrant County Clerk—Vital Records (local)
645 Grapevine Highway, Suite 3 Hurst, Texas 76054
817.581.3604
Incorporating a Business Texas Secretary of StateCorporations Section
P.O. Box 13697 Austin, Texas 78711
www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/
512.463.5555
Obtain Employer Identification Number Internal Revenue Service819 Taylor St.
Ft. Worth, Texas 76102
www.window.state.tx.us
817.847.6201
800.252.5555
Find your NAICS Code(needed for sales tax permit)
U.S. Census Bureau www.census.gov/eos/www/naics
Research Tarrant County Tax Rates & Land Tarrant County Appraisal District2500 Handley Ederville Rd
Ft. Worth, Texas 76118
www.tad.org
817.284.0024
State Permits and Licenses Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
1501 Circle Drive, Suite 215 Ft. Worth, Texas 76119
www.license.state.tx.us
817.321.8350
800.687.4102
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Regulatory Contacts
Worker’s Compensation
Texas Department of InsuranceWalton Building
6900 Anderson Blvd., Suite 200 Ft. Worth, Texas 76120
www.tdi.state.tx.us/wc
817.446.4488
Workplace Safety Requirements*Free OSHA Consultations available for small businesses
US Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health
AdministrationNorth Starr II, Suite 302 8713 Airport Freeway
Ft. Worth, Texas 76180
www.osha.gov
817.428.2470
800.321.OSHA
Drug-Free Workplace Requirements US Department of Labor Working Partners
www.dol.gov/workingpartners
Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Business Connection www.ada.gov/business.htm
Environmental Impacts and Regulations Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
2309 Gravel Dr. Ft. Worth, Texas 76118
www.tceq.state.tx.us
817.588.5800
512.239.1000
Find Employees Texas Workforce Commission7001 Blvd 26, Suite 501
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
www.texasworkforce.org
817.548.5200
Labor standards (Regulations concerning wages, hours worked, etc.)
US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
www.dol.gov
866.4.USA.DOL
Social Security Verification and Wage Reporting
Social Security AdministrationRM 1-A-07 Federal Bldg
819 Taylor St Ft. Worth, Texas 76102
www.ssa.gov/employer
800.772.6270
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Area Chambers and Business Groups
Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce420 Johnson Road, Ste. 301 Keller, Texas 76248
Offers member support by improving relationships, visibility,
and accessibility of Keller businesses
www.kellerchamber.com
817.431.2169
Keller Business Connections131 Taylor StreetKeller, TX 76248
Unites local commerce within the community, by
strengthening relationships and business results
www.kellerbusinessconnections.com
817.337.7926
Old Town Keller Merchants Association Offers member benefits to businesses in Old Town Keller
www.oldtownkeller.com
817.821.9518
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce777 Taylor Street, Suite 900Ft. Worth, Texas 76102
Offers networking, planning, educational and special events
www.fortworthchamber.com
817.336.2491
Dallas Regional Chamber700 North Pearl Street, Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75201
Promotes economic development within the DFW
Metroplex
www.dallaschamber.org
214.746.6600
Texas Association of Business1209 Nueces StreetAustin, Texas 78701
www.txbiz.org
817.548.5200
North Texas Commission8445 Freeport ParkwayIrving, Texas 75063
Regional organization committed to enhancing the overall economic vitality and quality of life of North Texas
www.ntc-dfw.org
972.621.0400
Better Business Bureau at Fort Worth101 Summit Ave., Suite 707 Ft. Worth, Texas 76102
Offers accreditation and acts as intermediaries between
consumers and businesses
fortworth.bbb.org
817.332.7585
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Texas business advocates forstate and federal legislatures
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Local Resources
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)616 Six Flags DriveArlington, Texas 76005
Voluntary association of local governments, offering regional population statistics, plans,
and other regional information
www.nctcog.org
817.640.3300
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center1150 South FreewayFt. Worth, Texas 76104
resourcesProvides a variety of information and
for small business owners including free assistance from the SBA
www.fwbac.com
817.871.6025
Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Enterprise Center545 E John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 100 Irving, Texas 75062
Provides management services to minority-owned businesses
www.dallasfwmbec.com
214.688.1612
Tarrant County College Continuing education courses www.tccd.edu/Continuing_Education.html
817.515.4233
Small Business Development CenterJames E. Guinn Complex, Suite 2291150 South FreewayFt. Worth, Texas 76104
Professional management counseling service
www.tccsbdc.com
817.871.6028
Corporate Services Training Center13600 Heritage Parkway, Suite 100 Ft. Worth, Texas 76177
Provides customized training programs for workforce staffing and training needs
www.tccd.edu/Continuing_Education/Corporate_Services.html
817.515.2200
North Texas Small Business Development Center Network1402 Corinth Street Dallas, Texas 75215
Management assistance center www.ntsbdc.org214.860.5831 or
www.asbdc-us.org800.350.7232
SCOREJames E. Guinn School 1150 South Freeway, Suite 108 Ft. Worth, Texas 76104(local offices available by appointment)
Provides entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face, email and online
business counseling
www.score.org
www.scorefortworth.org
817.871.6002
Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development1402 Corinth StDallas, Texas 75215
Offers services for new and growing businesses
www.elcentrocollege.edu/bjp
214.860.5900
International Trade Center Small Business Develop-ment Center1950 Stemmons Fwy, Ste. 3009Dallas, Texas 75207
Offers counseling, training, analysis, and research to support businesses engaging in
international trade
www.iexportimport.com
214.747.1300
US Small Business Administration4300 Amon Carter Blvd., Suite 114 Ft. Worth, Texas 76155
Provides financial, technical and management assistance
www.sba.gov
817.684.5500
800.827.5722
University of Texas at ArlingtonDivision for Enterprise Development701 S. Nedderman DriveArlington, Texas 76019
Continuing education career development courses
www.uta.edu/ced
817.272.2581
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National and State Resources
Business Guides
Texas Economic Development Division Provides assistance to Texas, domestic and foreign businesses
across all industries
www.governor.state.tx.us/ecodev/business_resources
Business in Texas Various resources for establishing and sustaining
businesses in Texas
www.texasonline.com/portal/tol/en/bus/home
National Association for the Self-Employed
Offers resource for the self-employed and
micro-businesses to help entrepreneurs succeed
www.nase.org
800.649.6273
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Small Business Assistance
Provides confidential technical assistance without the threat of enforcement
www.tceq.state.tx.us/assistance/sblga/sblga.html
International Trademark Association Membership association dedicated to the support and advancement of trademarks
and related intellectual property
www.inta.org
212.642.1700
Business Link to the US Government U.S. Government’s official website for small businesses. Provides small business owners
with information and resources they need to comply with laws and regulations, and to
take advantage of government programs and services to help them start, expand and
run their businesses
www.texasworkforce.org
817.548.5200
Texas Wide Open for Business, Texas Online www.texasonline.com/guide
Texas Business Advisor, Texas Comptroller of PublicAccounts
window.state.tx.us/tba/index.html
Texas Small Business Advocate governor.state.tx.us/ecodev/business_resources/sba
Texas Secretary of State Business Start-Up Information www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/related.shtml
Americans with Disabilities Act Guide for Small Businesses
www.ada.gov/smbusgd.pdf
US Small Business Administration small Business Planner
www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
Business.gov Guide to Starting a Business in Texas www.business.gov/states/texas/start.html
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City of Keller Overview
Year City Population* Tarrant County Population*
1990 13,683 1,170,103
2000 37,345 1,446,219
2013 41,090 1,880,153
2020 (est) 45,026 2,047,553
Median Age is 39.9; 89.6% White, 2.4% Black, 3.8% Asian, .6% Other
Commercial Development From 2011-2013 Building Permits were issued from 461,730 total square feet of new commercial construction totaling a value of $55,154,408.00.Visit the Available Properties page at: www.cityofkeller.com/economicdevelopment to see available pad sites. There are 63,402 households within a 5 mile radius and 433,332 households within a 15 mile radius.
Labor and Education 33.7% of Keller residents have earned Bachelor's Degrees. (age 25 and over) 10.9% of Keller residents have earned Master's Degrees. (age 25 and over)
Award-winning Keller Independent School District is one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas.
Texas is a Right-to-Work state.
No personal state income tax.
Statistics are quoted from Claritas, with the exception of those noted with a * which are quoted
from the City of Keller Community Development Dept.
Labor and Education
15 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth. 25 miles northwest of downtown Dallas.
9 miles northwest of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. 4 miles southeast of Alliance Airport.
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