Accessory buildings and carports in R districts.
Tulsa Revised Ordinances tit. 42, § 45.030
in effectSection 45.030. - Accessory buildings and carports in R districts.
A. Accessory Building Size.
1. RE and RS-1 Districts. In RE and RS-1 districts, the total aggregate floor area of all detached accessory buildings not erected as an integral part of the principal residential building may not exceed 750 square feet or 40% of the floor area of the principal residential structure, whichever is greater. [1] [2]
2. RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RS-5, RD, RT, and RM Districts. In RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RS-5, RD, RT, and RM districts, the total aggregate floor area of all detached accessory buildings not erected as an integral part of the principal residential building may not exceed 500 square feet or 40% of the floor area of the principal residential structure, whichever is greater. [1] [2]
[1] For detached accessory buildings located within rear setbacks, see Section 90.090C.
[2] See Section 45.031D.6. for exceptions to these floor area limits for accessory buildings containing an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
B. Carports. Carports are allowed in R zoning districts. Any carport that occupies all or a portion of the street setback or street yard area must be approved in accordance with the special exception procedures of Section 70.120 and comply with the regulations of Section 90.090C.1.
(Ord. No. 25429, § 15, 10-30-2024; Ord. No. 25656, § 17, 9-10-2025)
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_S45.030ACBUCARDIFetched: 10/28/2026