Oklahoma City, OK Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Oklahoma City, OK, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Building permit before construction
- Single driveway width cap
- 12 feet, eave to eave
- Double driveway width cap
- 24 feet, eave to eave
- Front setback minimum
- 5 feet from property line
- Open sides required
- 2 sides, 3 if in front yard
Summary
Oklahoma City requires a building permit for any carport and caps width at 12 feet for a single driveway or 24 feet for a double, with a 5-foot minimum setback from the front property line.
(1) Any person erecting or constructing a carport, in whole or in part, shall obtain a building permit... (3) All carports shall be located only over an existing paved driveway... (6) No carport used in conjunction with a single-family or two-family dwelling shall exceed 12 feet in width for a single garage and/or driveway, and shall not exceed 24 feet in width for a double garage and/or driveway... (8) No carport shall be permitted closer than five feet from the front property line.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 5 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Under Municipal Code Section 59-12200.3(A), anyone erecting a carport in the RA2, RA, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-MH-1 districts must first obtain a building permit and build over an existing paved driveway. Carports may sit on the side property line on an interior or corner lot. Width tops out at 12 feet for a single driveway and 24 feet for a double, measured eave to eave, with only one carport allowed per dwelling unit. A carport must stay open on at least two sides, or three sides if it extends into the required front yard, and cannot sit closer than 5 feet to the front property line.
Violations & Fines
Building a carport without a permit, exceeding the 24-foot width cap, or placing it closer than 5 feet to the front property line is a code violation subject to a stop-work order and permit fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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