Bixby allows up to 6 hens on residential lots one-half acre or larger. No roosters in residential zones. The city's agricultural heritage along the Arkansas River bottomland means properties zoned agricultural have broader livestock rights.
Bixby regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. Residential zones may allow limited hens (typically 4 to 6) with no roosters. Coops must meet setback requirements from neighboring homes. Sanitary conditions required. Larger livestock (goats, horses, cattle) restricted to agricultural or large-lot residential zones. Oklahoma fence law (2 O.S. §1 to 22) applies. HOAs commonly prohibit all livestock including chickens.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance: $50 to $500. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
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Bixby addresses animal noise under its animal control provisions and general nuisance ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors can be reported ...
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Bixby regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. 21 O.S. §1289 applies.
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Bixby Code of Ordinances Title 5 (Public Safety), Chapter 5 (Offenses) addresses disturbing the peace and noise violations. Oklahoma state law (21 O.S. §1362...
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Bixby does not have a separate construction-hours ordinance. Construction noise is regulated under general nuisance and disturbing-the-peace provisions in Ti...
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Bixby Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) addresses RV storage in residential areas. RVs are not permitted for permanent residential occupancy. Storage must be on ...
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Bixby requires all residential parking to be on improved surfaces. Parking on lawns or unimproved areas is a code violation. Driveways must meet city enginee...
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