ADU rules in Midwest City, OK — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Midwest City has no statewide ADU mandate (Oklahoma does not require ADU allowance). ADUs may be permitted in some residential zones under zoning code (Appendix A); verify with Planning.
Oklahoma has no statewide ADU mandate. Midwest City regulates accessory dwelling units through local zoning. Oklahoma City and Tulsa have adopted ADU-friendly zoning amendments in recent years. Common conditions: maximum size (typically 600 to 800 sq ft), setback requirements, owner-occupancy may be required. Building permits required for any habitable structure. Storm shelter/safe room may be a consideration for ADU design. HOAs may restrict or prohibit ADUs.
Unpermitted ADU: standard building code enforcement. May require demolition or legalization. Occupying unpermitted dwelling: code violation.
Midwest City, OK
Midwest City prohibits keeping animals that produce frequent or prolonged noise disturbing neighbors. Four animals (dogs/cats) maximum per household.
Midwest City, OK
Construction noise that disturbs the peace is prohibited under Ch. 26. No Midwest City–specific permitted hours ordinance found; construction disturbances ar...
Midwest City, OK
Midwest City regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. 21 O.S. §1289 applies.
Midwest City, OK
Midwest City prohibits unreasonable noise under Chapter 26. Quiet hours typically enforced 10 p.m.–7 a.m. in residential areas.
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Midwest City is adjacent to Tinker Air Force Base. Military and commercial aircraft noise is federally preempted; no local aircraft noise ordinance applies.
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Inoperable and abandoned vehicles are a priority code violation in Midwest City. Includes wrecked, dismantled, flat-tire, or untagged vehicles anywhere on pr...
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