Shelters in front yard.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 12-233
in effect§ 12-233. - Shelters in front yard.
(a) All fallout or tornado shelters constructed in front yards shall be completely below established grade with the exception of one air intake pipe and hood which may extend three feet above grade, and one exhaust pipe and hood which may extend four feet above established grade. Entranceways may extend not more than one foot above established grade and shall be provided with a metal or metal-clad door.
(b) All underground fallout or tornado shelters constructed in front yards shall be provided with a locking device.
(c) No underground shelters constructed in front yards shall be used for any type of occupancy other than as an underground fallout or tornado shelter.
(Ord. No. 24439, § II, 4-3-12)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH12BUCO_ARTXFATOSH_S12-233SHFRYAFetched: 10/28/2026
