IN GENERAL

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 31, art. I

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-1 Definitions.

§ 31-1. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) Dependent trailer means a trailer which does not have a flush toilet and a bath or shower. A dependent trailer shall be considered to be the same as a travel trailer, unless otherwise specified. (2) Emergency means any condition or circumstance in which the Health Officer or the Public Works Director, or their designated representatives, find that the health, safety and general welfare of the public is being jeopardized or otherwise violated. (3) Existing mobile home park, mobile home subdivision or travel trailer park means any mobile home park, mobile home subdivision or travel trailer park which is in existence and operation prior to September 20, 1966. (4) Freestanding mobile home or travel trailer means any mobile home or travel trailer not located in a mobile home park or travel trailer park, licensed by the City or in an approved mobile home subdivision. (5) Health Officer means the Director of the Health Department or his designated representative. (6) Independent mobile home means a mobile home which has a flush toilet and a bath or shower. (7) Inspection officer means the Public Works Director or his designated representative. (8) Licensee means any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile home park under the provisions of this chapter. (9) Mobile home means a single-family dwelling designed for transportation on streets and highways on its own wheels or on flatbeds or other trailers, both highway and rail, and arriving at the place where it is to be occupied as a dwelling complete and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, location on jacks or permanent foundations, connection to utilities and similar operations. Unless otherwise indicated, "mobile home" shall refer to an independent mobile home. (10) Mobile home park means any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile homes, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for the accommodations. (11) Mobile home space means a plot of ground within a mobile home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile home, and not located on a mobile home sales lot. (12) Mobile home subdivision means a subdivision designed and intended for residential use where residency is in mobile homes exclusively, and mobile home lots are sold for occupancy. (13) New mobile home park, mobile home subdivision or travel trailer park means any mobile home park, mobile home subdivision or travel trailer park which is constructed or expanded after September 20, 1966. (14) Nonresidential mobile trailer means any vehicle having the basic characteristics of either a mobile home or travel trailer, but which is used for purposes other than residential and is not being offered for sale as indicated by a clearly displayed sign on or near the trailer. (15) Park means a mobile home or travel trailer park. (16) Permittee means any person to whom a temporary permit is issued to maintain or operate a mobile home or travel trailer park under the provisions of this chapter. (17) Primary thoroughfare means any public right-of-way which is designated as a State or Federal highway or expressway or any section line street as noted on the map of the City. (18) Private water system or private sewer system means any such water or sewer system which is not a public water system or a public sewer system. (19) Public water system or public sewer system means any such water or sewer system built and owned by, or dedicated to and accepted by, the City. All other such systems are private. (20) Recreational vehicle means a vehicular unit not exceeding 40 feet in overall length, eight feet in width, or 12 feet in overall height, primarily designed as a temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use; it either has its own motive power or is designed to be mounted on or drawn by an automotive vehicle. The terms "fifth wheeler," "motor home," "truck camper," "travel trailer," and "camping trailer" shall be considered to be the same as a recreational vehicle. (21) Rural means any area shown on the comprehensive plan for suburban and rural development and which is zoned agriculturally. This does not include the R-A Single-Family Rural Residential District. (22) Service building means a building housing toilet and bathing facilities for men and women, and may also include buildings containing laundry facilities and other facilities as required by this chapter or desired by the park operator. (23) Subdivision means mobile home subdivision unless otherwise indicated. (24) Travel trailer park means any plot of ground upon which two or more travel trailers, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for the accommodations. (25) Travel trailer space means a plot of ground within a travel trailer park designed for accommodation of one travel trailer. (26) Urban area means any area not located within an AA Agriculture Zoning District. (Code 1970, § 9-333; Code 1980, § 31-1)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-2 Compliance with property maintenance code.

§ 31-2. - Compliance with property maintenance code. Every mobile home located in either a mobile home park, a mobile home subdivision, or as a freestanding mobile home, shall be subject to and comply with the requirements of Chapter 24. (Code 1970, § 9-366; Code 1980, § 31-2)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-3 Freestanding mobile homes generally.

§ 31-3. - Freestanding mobile homes generally. Unless allowed by the zoning ordinance, no freestanding mobile home shall be permitted in the City unless it is actively being offered for sale. Those freestanding mobile homes which are nonconforming uses under the provisions of the zoning ordinance may continue as nonconforming uses provided that they shall not be stored in front yards or in side yards abutting a street on corner lots. (Code 1970, § 9-376; Code 1980, § 31-3)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-4 Sales and storage of freestanding mobile homes and recreational vehicles.

§ 31-4. - Sales and storage of freestanding mobile homes and recreational vehicles. (a) Except for mobile homes or recreational vehicles within regular commercial mobile home or recreational vehicle sales lots, or as allowed under provisions of the zoning ordinance, each such freestanding mobile home or recreational vehicle offered for sale must be clearly marked as such, shall not be occupied for either living or sleeping purposes, and must be removed from the premises if not sold within 120 days. (b) Freestanding mobile homes or recreational vehicles located within regular commercial mobile home or recreational vehicles sales lots need be neither individually marked for sale nor removed within 120 days if not sold. (c) A property owner shall not store, or permit to be stored, more than one mobile home or recreational vehicle on a residential lot. The mobile home or recreational vehicle shall not be stored in any required front or side yard or public utility easement nor shall such mobile home or recreational vehicle project beyond the front of any building except as allowed under provisions of the zoning ordinance. No recreational vehicle, unless permitted by the zoning ordinance, shall be permitted in an urban area unless it is being actively offered for sale or parked for storage; provided, however, that no recreational vehicle shall be stored in front yards or on side yards abutting a street on corner lots, except as allowed under provisions of the zoning ordinance, and further provided that no water, plumbing, or permanent electrical connections shall be permitted except as allowed under provisions of the zoning ordinance. (Code 1970, §§ 9-377, 9-378; Code 1980, § 31-4)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-5 Permits, compliance with building and zoning codes; notices; penalty.

§ 31-5. - Permits, compliance with building and zoning codes; notices; penalty. (a) Building permit required. Except for mobile homes located within a commercial mobile home sales lot, a building permit shall be obtained before a mobile home is placed on any lot. The location and installation of mobile homes shall comply with all applicable zoning and/or building codes. (b) Notice to purchasers. Each mobile home offered for sale shall be marked, in a conspicuous manner, with a notice to purchasers, stating that the location and installation of this mobile home is subject to and governed by local zoning and building codes, and that any person placing or causing to be placed any mobile home in violation of local zoning and building codes may be subject to prosecution. A written copy of said notice shall also be provided to the purchaser prior to delivery. (c) Penalty. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in the sale, exchange or delivery of mobile homes, and any person employed in connection therewith and who may have assisted in the commission of any violation of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a separate Class "b" offense, and shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed $750.00 excluding costs. (Ord. No. 17950, § 9-378.1, 12-11-84; Code 1980, § 31-4.1; Ord. No. 20459, § 1, 10-24-95)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-6 Nonresidential mobile trailers.

§ 31-6. - Nonresidential mobile trailers. (a) No nonresidential mobile trailer shall be permitted in the City unless a license for its operation is issued by the Supervisor of Licenses. The license shall specify the permitted use of nonresidential mobile trailer, the location of such operation and the termination date of the license, which shall not extend beyond one year after it is issued. No license shall be issued for a use which would violate any City, State or Federal law, ordinance or regulation. (b) The operation of nonresidential trailers by contractors on construction projects for which building permits have been issued or which are otherwise approved by governmental units is permitted during the term of such construction project without issuance of a license. (c) A person who is required by the provisions of this section to obtain a license shall pay to the City the fee established in Chapter 60, the General Schedule of Fees. Such a license shall expire as provided in Section 26-11 unless sooner suspended or revoked. (d) The provisions of this section shall not be construed as permitting or authorizing the permanent location of any nonresidential mobile trailer in the City, except that the operation of a nonresidential trailer for the explicit use of a caretaker or night watchman on a permanent basis is permitted, provided all other regulations of this chapter are complied with. (Code 1970, §§ 9-379—9-383; Code 1980, § 31-5)

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_CH31MOHOMOHOPATRTRCA_ARTIINGEFetched: 10/28/2026