VARIANCES

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 4, art. II, div. 2

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 4-46 Generally.

§ 4-46. - Generally. (a) Variances from the provisions of this chapter may be granted by the Board pursuant to applications therefor when: (1) due to conditions beyond the control of the person in violation, and which are not self-imposed, compliance with this chapter will result in an arbitrary and unreasonable taking of property or the practical closing and elimination of any lawful business, occupation or activity; and (2) there are not sufficient corresponding benefits or advantages to the public in the reduction of air pollution. (b) Variances shall be for a specified time not to exceed one year. Upon expiration of a variance, additional variances may be granted. (c) A variance granted shall be personal to the applicant and not transferable. (d) All variances granted are subject to review and revocation by the Board. (Code 1970, § 28-32; Code 1980, § 4-46)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 4-47 Application.

§ 4-47. - Application. Any person may make an application for a variance from the terms of this chapter by paying the required fee and by filing a written application with the Director. The application form shall be verified by the applicant and set forth all information required by the Board including the full name and address of the applicant, the violation and the extent to which a variance is sought. (Code 1970, § 28-34; Code 1980, § 4-47)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 4-48 Fee.

§ 4-48. - Fee. An applicant for a variance from the provisions of this chapter shall pay to the City a fee in the amount established in Chapter 60, the General Schedule of Fees. Such fee shall be paid each time a variance is sought provided that the Board may in its discretion review any variance denied within 90 days from the date of such denial without additional cost to the applicant. (Code 1970, § 28-38; Code 1980, § 4-48)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 4-49 Public hearings.

§ 4-49. - Public hearings. No variance from the provisions of this chapter shall be granted or revoked without first holding a public hearing. Not less than ten days notice shall be given to all interested persons as appear in the files and records of the Board. In addition, notice of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation and published within the City not less than ten days prior to the date of hearing. (Code 1970, § 28-35; Code 1980, § 4-49)

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_CH4AIPO_ARTIIADEN_DIV2VAFetched: 10/28/2026