A.   More Restrictive Regulations, Uses Apply: Whenever the specific district regulations pertaining to one district permit the uses of a more restricted district, such uses shall be subject to the conditions set forth in the regulations of the more restricted district, unless otherwise specified.

   B.   Dwellings Used For Residential Purposes: It is intended that these regulations be interpreted as not permitting a dwelling unit to be located on the same lot with or within a structure used or intended to be used primarily for nonresidential purposes. (Ord., 11-1-1983)

Except as herewith provided, no building or parcel of land shall be used or occupied and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved, or altered unless in conformity with the regulations herein specified. (Ord., 11-1-1983)

   A.   Height: No building shall hereafter be erected or altered which will exceed the height limit nor shall any building or land be used or occupied hereafter in excess of the density regulations for that district.

   B.   Number Of Families: No building shall hereafter be erected or altered to accommodate a greater number of families than specified for that district.

   C.   Lot Size; Bulk Limitation: No building shall be erected or altered to exceed the specifications of required lot size, maximum coverage, yard requirements, height limitations, or bulk limitation for that district, as defined. (Ord., 11-1-1983)

Any building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on one lot, except as provided herein; and there shall be no more than one principal building and the customary accessory buildings on one lot; provided further, that accessory buildings may not be erected or placed in the front yard areas as required in the separate districts; provided further, that accessory buildings or structures may be erected or placed in the side or rear yard areas subject to a five foot (5') setback. (Ord., 11-1-1983)

No principal building shall hereafter be constructed on a lot which does not abut a public dedicated street. (Ord., 11-1-1983)

   A.   Purpose And Application: It is the intent of these requirements that adequate parking and loading facilities be provided off the street easement for each use of land within the city. Requirements are intended to be based on the demand created by each use. These requirements shall apply to all uses in all districts.

   B.   Required Open Space: Off street parking space may be a part of the required open space associated with the permitted use and shall not be reduced or encroached upon in any manner.

   C.   Location: The off street parking lot shall be located within two hundred feet (200'), exclusive of street and alley widths, of the principal use and shall have direct access to a street or alley.

   D.   Joint Parking Facilities: Whenever two (2) or more uses are located together in a common building, shopping center or other integrated building complex, the parking requirements may be complied with by providing a permanent common parking facility, cooperatively established and operated, which contains the requisite number of spaces for each use. The total number of spaces provided shall not be less than the sum of the individual requirements.

   E.   Size Of Off Street Parking Space: The size of a parking space for one vehicle shall consist of a rectangular area having dimensions of not less than nine feet by twenty feet (9' x 20') plus adequate area for ingress and egress.

   F.   Schedule Of Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading facilities shall be provided in all districts in accordance with the following schedule:

 

   G.   Paved Surface Required: All parking spaces in commercial areas shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in a manner that no dust will result from the continued use.

   H.   Parking Lots In Residential Districts: Whenever off street parking lots for more than six (6) vehicles are to be located within or adjacent to a residential district, the following provisions shall apply:

      1.   All sides of the lot within or abutting the residential district shall be enclosed with an opaque ornamental fence, wall or dense evergreen hedge having a height of not less than five feet (5'). Such fence, wall or hedge shall be maintained in good condition.

      2.   No parking shall be permitted within a front yard setback line whenever the parking lot is located in a residential district or immediately abuts the front yard of a residential unit. In all other cases, a minimum five foot (5') setback shall be required.

      3.   Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be confined to and shall not exceed twenty five feet (25') in width, exclusive of curb returns.

      4.   Whenever lighting is provided, it shall be arranged so that all light is deflected from adjoining residential uses.

      5.   No sign of any kind shall be erected except information signs used to guide traffic and to state the condition and terms of the use of the lots. Only nonintermittent white lighting of a sign shall be permitted. (Ord., 11-1-1983)

Commercial vehicles and trailers of all types, including travel, camping and hauling, and mobile homes shall not be parked or stored on any lot occupied by a dwelling or on any lot in any residential district except in accordance with the following provisions:

   A.   Commercial Vehicles: No more than one commercial vehicle, which does not exceed one and one-half (11/2) tons' rated capacity, per family living on the premises, shall be permitted; and in no case shall a commercial vehicle used for hauling explosives, gasoline, or liquefied petroleum products be permitted.

   B.   Camping Or Travel Trailers: No more than one camping or travel trailer or hauling trailer, per family living on the premises, shall be permitted and said trailer shall not exceed twenty four feet (24') in length, or eight feet (8') in width; and further provided, that said trailer shall not be parked or stored for more than forty eight (48) hours unless it is located behind the front yard building line. A camping or travel trailer shall not be occupied either temporarily or permanently while it is parked or stored in any area within the incorporated limits except in a trailer court authorized under the ordinances of the city. Provided, however, that the prohibitions and restrictions contained in this section shall be temporarily suspended in those instances where a camper and/or travel trailer is located and utilized as a temporary residence on property located in the city while a properly authorized demolition and/or construction project is taking place thereon, pursuant to a properly issued demolition and/or construction permit from the city, containing a detailed description of each step in the demolition and/or construction process, along with a definite timeline for the completion of each step in the process, and provided further that this temporary suspension shall continue only so long as the camper or travel trailer remains occupied as the principal residence of the property owner/permit holder who continues to receive water and sewer service at the trailer/camper from the city; but that in no event shall such temporary suspension of the prohibitions and restrictions, otherwise herein contained extend more than one (1) year from the date of issuance of the applicable demolition and/or construction permit.

   C.   Mobile Homes: A mobile home shall be parked, occupied or stored only in a trailer court which is in conformity with the ordinances of the city. (Ord., 11-1-1983; amd. Ord. 3762, 5-18-2021)

All territory annexed to the corporate limits of the city subsequent to the effective date of this title is within the jurisdiction of this title and will, upon annexation, be zoned as R-1 single-family residential district, unless otherwise classified by the city council. Within six (6) months after the effective date of such annexation, the city council shall, in accordance with 11 Oklahoma Statutes section 43-101 et seq., and this title, rezone said annexed territory in keeping with the comprehensive plan. (Ord., 11-1-1983; amd. 2005 Code)

In any district where single-family residences are permitted, a single-family detached dwelling may be erected on any lot which is of official record on the effective date of this title, subject to the following restrictions:

   A.   Minimum Lot Width: There must be provided a minimum lot width of fifty feet (50').

   B.   Yards:

      1.   There must be provided a minimum of ten feet (10') in side yards with five feet (5') on any one side.

      2.   The front and rear yards must comply with the requirements set forth for the zoning district within which the lot of record is located. (Ord., 11-1-1983)