Lawton City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 18
1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Division 18-1-1 - General Provisions
- 18-1-1-101 - Title.
- 18-1-1-102 - Purpose and necessity.
- 18-1-1-103 - Scope and applicability.
- 18-1-1-104 - Provisions of chapter declared minimum requirements.
- 18-1-1-105 - Application of regulation to use of more restricted district.
- 18-1-1-106 - Definitions.
- 18-1-1-107 - Districts created.
- 18-1-1-108 - Official zoning map.
- 18-1-1-109 - Replacement of official zoning map.
- 18-1-1-110 - Classification of new additions and annexed land.
- 18-1-1-111 - Schedule of fees and charges.
- 18-1-1-112 - Fees for planned unit development and special sub s certificate.
- 18-1-1-113 - Procedure for authorizing uses permitted on review.
- 18-1-1-114 - Rezoning and amendment procedure.
- 18-1-1-114.1 - Procedure for review of amended detailed site plans for rezonings.
- 18-1-1-115 - Enforcement.
- 18-1-1-116 - Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
- 18-1-1-117 - Complaint of violators.
ARTICLE 18
2 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sections
- Division 18-2-1 - Board of Adjustment
- 18-2-1-201 - Creation.
- 18-2-1-202 - Membership.
- 18-2-1-203 - Adoption of rules and regulations.
- 18-2-1-204 - Duties.
- 18-2-1-205 - Powers.
- 18-2-1-206 - Procedure for appeal.
- 18-2-1-207 - Decision by board of adjustment.
- 18-2-1-208 - Appeals from the board of adjustment.
- 18-2-1-209 - Special exceptions defined and enumerated.
- 18-2-1-210 - Procedure for application for special exceptions.
- 18-2-1-211 - Hearing on a special exception.
- 18-2-1-212 - Variance defined.
- 18-2-1-213 - Procedure for application for variances.
- 18-2-1-214 - Reserved.
- 18-2-1-215 - Hearing of the board of adjustment on a variance.
- 18-2-1-216 - Exceptions to termination of nonconforming structure, conforming structure containing nonconforming use or conforming structure on nonconforming lots.
- 18-2-1-217 - Procedure for application for exception to termination of nonconforming structure, conforming structure containing a nonconforming use or conforming structure on nonconforming lot.
- 18-2-1-218 - Hearing of the board of adjustment on exception to termination of nonconforming structure for, conforming structure containing a nonconforming use or conforming structure on nonconforming lot.
ARTICLE 18
3 - CLOSING PUBLIC WAYS OR EASEMENTS
Sections
- Division 18-3-1 - Closing Public Ways or Easements
ARTICLE 18
4 - GENERAL RULES
Sections
- Division 18-4-1 - General Rules Applying to All Districts
- 18-4-1-401 - Keeping of animals.
- 18-4-1-402 - Storage of liquefied petroleum gases.
- 18-4-1-403 - Trailer parks.
- 18-4-1-404.1 - Open space. Exceptions to specific district regulations.
- 18-4-1-404.2 - Regulations governing use of easements.
- 18-4-1-405 - Height.
- 18-4-1-406 - Architectural design standards for buildings.
- 18-4-1-407 - Architectural design of accessory buildings and fences.
- 18-4-1-408 - Penalties.
- 18-4-1-409 - Certificate of zoning compliance.
- 18-4-1-410 - Satellite dish antennas.
- 18-4-1-411 - Home occupation regulations.
- 18-4-1-412 - Helistops.
- 18-4-1-413 - Conversion of residential structures.
- 18-4-1-414 - Surfaced walkways.
- 18-4-1-415 - Landscaping and screening.
- 18-4-1-416 - Site lighting.
- 18-4-1-417 - Refuse facilities.
- 18-4-1-418 - Townhouse developments.
- Division 18-4-2 - Planned Unit Development
- 18-4-2-420 - General description and purpose.
- 18-4-2-421 - Uses permitted.
- 18-4-2-422 - Setbacks and coverage.
- 18-4-2-423 - Building height.
- 18-4-2-424 - Density.
- 18-4-2-425 - Commercial and industrial uses.
- 18-4-2-426 - Cumulative zoning uses.
- 18-4-2-427 - Uses in underlying zoning district.
- 18-4-2-428 - PUD size.
- 18-4-2-429 - Design standards.
- 18-4-2-430 - Parking.
- 18-4-2-431 - Pedestrian walkways.
- 18-4-2-432 - Construction standards.
- 18-4-2-433 - Administration.
- 18-4-2-434 - Dedication.
- 18-4-2-435 - Continued maintenance/ notice of private streets.
- Division 18-4-3 - Simple Planned Unit Development
- 18-4-3-450 - General description and purpose.
- 18-4-3-451 - Uses permitted.
- 18-4-3-452 - Development plan.
- 18-4-3-453 - Criteria for review and approval.
- 18-4-3-454 - Standards of development.
- 18-4-3-455 - General design and development guidelines.
- 18-4-3-456 - Application procedures.
- 18-4-3-457 - Approval process.
- 18-4-3-458 - Administration.
ARTICLE 18
5 - SPECIFIC DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- Division 18-5-1 - A-1 General Agricultural District
- Division 18-5-2 - A-2 Suburban District
- Division 18-5-3 - R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District
- Division 18-5-4 - R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District
- 18-5-4-530 - General description.
- 18-5-4-531 - Uses permitted.
- 18-5-4-532 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-5-4-533 - Front yard.
- 18-5-4-534 - Side yard.
- 18-5-4-535 - Rear yard.
- 18-5-4-536 - Lot width.
- 18-5-4-537 - Intensity of use.
- 18-5-4-538 - Coverage.
- 18-5-4-539 - Height restrictions.
- 18-5-4-540 - Attached housing regulations—Definitions and purpose—Application.
- 18-5-4-541 - General provisions on attached housing.
- 18-5-4-542 - Specific standards for attached housing.
- 18-5-4-543 - Common open space and common improvement regulations.
- Division 18-5-5 - R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling District
- 18-5-5-546 - General description.
- 18-5-5-547 - Uses permitted.
- 18-5-5-548 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-5-5-549 - Front yard.
- 18-5-5-550 - Side yard.
- 18-5-5-551 - Rear yard.
- 18-5-5-552 - Lot width.
- 18-5-5-553 - Intensity of use.
- 18-5-5-554 - Coverage.
- 18-5-5-555 - Height restrictions.
- 18-5-5-555.1 - Screening.
- 18-5-5-556 - Quadraplex regulations—Definitions—Purpose—Application—General provisions.
- 18-5-5-557 - Specific standards, common open space and common improvements regulations for quadraplex.
- Division 18-5-6 - R-4 High-Density Apartment District
- 18-5-6-558 - General description.
- 18-5-6-559 - Uses permitted.
- 18-5-6-560 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-5-6-561 - Front yard.
- 18-5-6-562 - Side yard.
- 18-5-6-563 - Rear yard.
- 18-5-6-564 - Lot width.
- 18-5-6-565 - Intensity of use.
- 18-5-6-566 - Coverage.
- 18-5-6-567 - Height restrictions.
- 18-5-6-568 - Screening.
- Division 18-5-7 - P-F Public Facilities District
- Division 18-5-7(1) - P-O Professional and Office District
- Division 18-5-8 - C-1 Local Commercial District
- 18-5-8-579 - General description.
- 18-5-8-580 - Uses permitted.
- 18-5-8-581 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-5-8-582 - Area requirements for dwellings.
- 18-5-8-583 - Front yard.
- 18-5-8-584 - Side yard.
- 18-5-8-585 - Rear yard.
- 18-5-8-586 - Off-street parking facilities.
- 18-5-8-587 - Height restrictions.
- 18-5-8-588 - Reserved.
- Division 18-5-9 - C-2 Planned Neighborhood Shopping Center District
ARTICLE 18
6 - SPECIFIC DISTRICT REGULATIONS CONTINUED
Sections
- Division 18-6-10 - C-3 Planned Community Shopping Center District
- 18-6-10-600 - General description.
- 18-6-10-601 - Uses permitted.
- 18-6-10-602 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-6-10-603 - Submission of plan for review.
- 18-6-10-604 - Setback requirements.
- 18-6-10-605 - Area and height restrictions.
- 18-6-10-606 - Parking area.
- 18-6-10-607 - Reserved.
- 18-6-10-608 - Location of entrances.
- Division 18-6-11 - C-4 Tourist Commercial District
- 18-6-11-610 - General description.
- 18-6-11-611 - Uses permitted.
- 18-6-11-612 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-6-11-613 - Area requirements for dwellings.
- 18-6-11-614 - Front yard.
- 18-6-11-615 - Side yard.
- 18-6-11-616 - Rear yard.
- 18-6-11-617 - Coverage.
- 18-6-11-618 - Off-street parking.
- 18-6-11-619 - Height regulations.
- 18-6-11-620 - Reserved.
- Division 18-6-12 - C-5 General Commercial District
- 18-6-12-622 - General description.
- 18-6-12-623 - Uses permitted.
- 18-6-12-624 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-6-12-625 - Open display uses.
- 18-6-12-626 - Area regulations for dwellings.
- 18-6-12-627 - Front yard.
- 18-6-12-628 - Side yard.
- 18-6-12-629 - Rear yard.
- 18-6-12-630 - Off-street parking area.
- 18-6-12-631 - Height restrictions.
- 18-6-12-632 - Reserved.
- Division 18-6-13 - CBD Central Business District
- 18-6-13-634 - General description.
- 18-6-13-635 - Uses permitted.
- 18-6-13-636 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-6-13-637 - Front yard.
- 18-6-13-638 - Side and rear yards.
- 18-6-13-639 - Reserved.
- 18-6-13-640 - Use restrictions in OKLA R-37 urban renewal project area.
- 18-6-13-641 - Outdoor storage of flammable substances or refuse.
- 18-6-13-642 - Parking facilities.
- 18-6-13-643 - Signs.
- 18-6-13-644 - Adult entertainment business.
- Division 18-6-14 - I-1 Restricted Manufacturing and Warehouse District
- 18-6-14-645 - General description.
- 18-6-14-646 - Uses permitted.
- 18-6-14-647 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-6-14-648 - Front yard.
- 18-6-14-649 - Side yard.
- 18-6-14-650 - Rear yard.
- 18-6-14-651 - Off-street parking area.
- 18-6-14-652 - Coverage.
- 18-6-14-653 - Landscaping.
- 18-6-14-654 - Height restrictions.
- 18-6-14-655 - Screening required when abutting residential district.
- Division 18-6-15 - I-2 Industrial Park District
- 18-6-15-657 - General description.
- 18-6-15-658 - Uses permitted.
- 18-6-15-659 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-6-15-660 - Lot area and width.
- 18-6-15-661 - Yard requirements.
- 18-6-15-662 - Coverage and off-street parking area.
- 18-6-15-663 - Height restrictions.
- 18-6-15-664 - Special requirements.
- 18-6-15-665 - Noise, odor and waste control—Restrictions on external effects.
- 18-6-15-666 - Parking and truck loading spaces.
- 18-6-15-667 - Submission of site plan for review.
- Division 18-6-16 - I-3 Light Industrial District
- 18-6-16-670 - General description.
- 18-6-16-671 - Uses permitted.
- 18-6-16-672 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-6-16-673 - Front yard.
- 18-6-16-674 - Side yard.
- 18-6-16-675 - Rear yard.
- 18-6-16-676 - Off-street parking area.
- 18-6-16-677 - Height restrictions.
- 18-6-16-678 - Special requirements when abutting residential district.
- Division 18-6-17 - I-4 Heavy Industrial District
- Division 18-6-18 - F Floodplain District
ARTICLE 18
8 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Division 18-8-1 - Off-Street Parking and Loading
- 18-8-1-801 - Purpose of article.
- 18-8-1-802 - General requirements.
- 18-8-1-803 - Design requirements for curb openings and driveways.
- 18-8-1-804 - Design requirements for off-street parking and loading.
- 18-8-1-805 - Amount of spaces required.
- 18-8-1-806 - Multiple uses.
- 18-8-1-807 - Reserved.
- 18-8-1-808 - Figures.
ARTICLE 18
9 - CONTROL OF SIGNS
Sections
- Division 18-9-1 - General Requirements
- 18-9-1-901 - Short title.
- 18-9-1-902 - Definitions.
- 18-9-1-903 - Statement of purpose.
- 18-9-1-904 - Scope.
- 18-9-1-905 - Exceptions.
- 18-9-1-906 - Prohibited signs.
- 18-9-1-907 - Off-premise signs.
- 18-9-1-908 - On-premises signs.
- 18-9-1-909 - Temporary signs.
- 18-9-1-910 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-911 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-912 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-913 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-914 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-915 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-916 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-917 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-918 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-919 - Structural and electrical requirements.
- 18-9-1-920 - Enforcement.
- 18-9-1-921 - Permits required.
- 18-9-1-922 - Application for permit.
- 18-9-1-923 - Action on application.
- 18-9-1-924 - Permit fees.
- 18-9-1-925 - Revocation of permits.
- 18-9-1-926 - Inspections.
- 18-9-1-927 - Identification and marking.
- 18-9-1-928 - Maintenance.
- 18-9-1-929 - Reserved.
- 18-9-1-930 - Unsafe, dangerous or defective signs.
- 18-9-1-931 - Nonconforming prohibited signs.
- 18-9-1-932 - Appeal procedures.
- 18-9-1-933 - Violations.
- 18-9-1-934 - Penalty.
- 18-9-1-935 - Provisions declared to be minimum requirements.
- Division 18-9-2 - CBD Sign Regulations
ARTICLE 18
10 - HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections
- Division 18-10-1 - Historical Preservation Overlay District[1]
- 18-10-1-1001 - Purpose.
- 18-10-1-1002 - Definitions.
- 18-10-1-1003 - Jurisdiction of historic preservation zoning regulations.
- 18-10-1-1004 - District created.
- 18-10-1-1005 - General description.
- 18-10-1-1006 - District identification.
- 18-10-1-1007 - District regulations.
- 18-10-1-1008 - Ordinary maintenance and repair.
- 18-10-1-1009 - Reserved.
- 18-10-1-1010 - Historical preservation district overlay zoning designation process.
- 18-10-1-1011 - Interim control.
- 18-10-1-1012 - Criteria for designation.
- 18-10-1-1013 - Certificate of appropriateness.
- 18-10-1-1014 - Certificate of economic hardship.
- 18-10-1-1015 - Demolition.
- 18-10-1-1016 - Miscellaneous provisions.
ARTICLE 18
11 - RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT
Sections
- Division 18-11-1 - Residential Estate District
- 18-11-1-1101 - District identification.
- 18-11-1-1102 - Purpose.
- 18-11-1-1103 - Permitted uses.
- 18-11-1-1104 - Uses permitted on review.
- 18-11-1-1105 - Front yard.
- 18-11-1-1106 - Side yard.
- 18-11-1-1107 - Rear yard.
- 18-11-1-1108 - Lot width.
- 18-11-1-1109 - Intensity of use.
- 18-11-1-1110 - Lot depth.
- 18-11-1-1111 - Coverage.
- 18-11-1-1112 - Height restrictions.
- 18-11-1-1113 - Limit on buildings.
- 18-11-1-1114 - Platting requirement.
ARTICLE 18
12 - DOWNTOWN LAWTON OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections
- Division 18-12-1 - General Provisions
- 18-12-1-1201 - Purpose.
- 18-12-1-1202 - Boundaries.
- 18-12-1-1203 - Overlay district review and approval process.
- 18-12-1-1204 - Sub-districts.
- 18-12-1-1205 - Building materials.
- 18-12-1-1206 - Building height.
- 18-12-1-1207 - Setbacks.
- 18-12-1-1208 - Reserved.
- 18-12-1-1209 - Parking.
- 18-12-1-1210 - Landscaping.
- 18-12-1-1211 - Sidewalks.
- 18-12-1-1212 - Crosswalk pavements.
- 18-12-1-1213 - Sight proof screening.
- 18-12-1-1214 - Fencing.
- 18-12-1-1215 - Lighting.
- 18-12-1-1216 - Signs.
- 18-12-1-1217 - Nonconforming uses, buildings, and lots.
- 18-12-1-1218 - Appeals.
- 18-12-1-1219 - Conflict.
- 18-12-1-1220 - Penalty.
- 18-12-1-1221 - Certificate of occupancy.
- 18-12-1-1222 - Amendments to the Downtown Lawton Overlay Design Policy.
- Division 18-12-2 - Mixed Use District
- Division 18-12-3 - Commercial Central District
- Division 18-12-4 - Medium Intensity Residential District
- Division 18-12-5 - Public District
- Division 18-12-6 - POLICY - Downtown Overlay District Design Policy