Dumpsters.
Tulsa Revised Ordinances tit. 42, § 45.050
in effectSection 45.050. - Dumpsters.
A. Regulations. Dumpsters established or placed on or after the effective date specified in Section 1.030 are subject to the following regulations:
1. Dumpsters may only be placed with the written permission of the owner of the subject property.
2. Dumpsters must be located on a dustless, all-weather surface.
3. Dumpsters may not:
a. Obstruct motorized or non-motorized traffic;
b. Reduce any sidewalk or walkway designed for the passage of pedestrians to less than five (5) feet in width;
c. Be located within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant or fire suppression connection;
d. Be located in a required parking space or required landscape area; or
e. Be located in a street setback or side setback.
4. The site surrounding the dumpster must be maintained free of litter, debris, and other materials.
5. Dumpsters must be screened from view of all street rights-of-way, R-zoned property, and AG-R zoned property by a principal structure or an F1 screening fence or wall in accordance with Subsection 65.070B.2., provided that no trees are required as part of the required screening. Screening of dumpsters located in alley rights-of-way is not required. No signs are allowed on the exterior of a required screening fence or wall.
6. Where the use of a dumpster is proposed, the location and intended screening demonstrating compliance with the standards of this section must be included with the submittal of a site plan for a zoning clearance, building or certificate of occupancy permit.
(Ord. No. 24279, § 2, 12-11-2019)
Source: City of Tulsa, Revised Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/tulsa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT42ZOCO_CH45ACUSST_S45.050DUFetched: 10/28/2026