City of Tulsa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tulsa? Yes. The City of Tulsa requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Tulsa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 feet in the back yard source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 feet within the front building setback source
- How to apply
- Call (918) 596-9456 source
Still being confirmed with Tulsa: Is there an online portal or form for residential fence permits, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Tulsa
- Call Development Services at (918) 596-9456 to confirm how to file the fence permit.
- Keep fence within 4 ft in the front setback and 8 ft in back.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (918) 596-9456
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address
- 175 East 2nd Street, Suite 690, Tulsa, OK 74103
Contact from cityoftulsa.org — contact us
Other rules to know
- Fences over 4 feet in front or over 8 feet in back require a Special Exception.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Tulsa, OK?
Yes. The City of Tulsa requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Tulsa?
Side and rear yards: 8 feet in the back yard. Front (street) yard: 4 feet within the front building setback.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Tulsa?
Call Development Services at (918) 596-9456 to confirm how to file the fence permit. Keep fence within 4 ft in the front setback and 8 ft in back. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Tulsa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tulsa?
Development Services Permitting. Phone (918) 596-9456, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tulsa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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