Tulsa Zoning

RS-1 Zone in Tulsa, OK

RS-1 zoning district rules in Tulsa, OK. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictSuburban Residential

The RS-1 zone in Tulsa, OK is a residential district (Suburban Residential). Lower-density residential with larger setbacks and lot sizes than standard residential zones. Common in outer suburban areas and early-generation subdivisions. This zone requires a 25 ft front setback, 6 ft side setback, and 20 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 35 feet (2 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 35%.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Single-family homes

Lower-density residential with larger setbacks and lot sizes than standard residential zones. Common in outer suburban areas and early-generation subdivisions.

Setback Requirements

Setback TypeRequirement
Front Setback25 feet
Side Setback6 feet
Rear Setback20 feet

Tulsa Zoning Code — RS-1 Large-Lot Single-Family. Low-density suburban residential with generous lots.

Height Limits

Max Height
35 feet
Max Stories
2

Tulsa Zoning Code — RS-1 standard residential height.

Lot Coverage

Max Coverage
35%

Tulsa Zoning Code — low-density zone has restrictive coverage limit.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling. Tulsa is auto-dependent but the 2020 zoning reform reduced parking minimums in some mixed-use and transit-adjacent areas. Multi-family: 1.5 spaces per unit. Reduced to 1 space/unit in some MX mixed-use zones and transit corridors per 2020 reform.

Source: Tulsa Zoning Code Title 42 — Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions (2020 comprehensive revision). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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