Broken Arrow, OK Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max lot coverage (RS)
- 50% of lot area
- Corner lot bonus
- +10%, up to 60%
- Governing table
- Table 3-1-2-1, Zoning Ordinance
- Applies to
- Single-family residential (RS) district
Summary
In Broken Arrow's RS single-family district, structures and impervious surfaces may cover no more than 50% of a lot, or 60% on corner lots, under the city's Zoning Ordinance dimensional standards.
Maximum ... Lot Coverage 1 50% ... TABLE NOTES: 1. Additional ten percent lot coverage allowed for corner lots
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
Table 3-1-2-1 of the Broken Arrow Zoning Ordinance sets a maximum lot coverage of 50 percent for the RS single-family residential district, the city's standard house-lot zone in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Corner lots get an extra ten percentage points, capping at 60 percent, to offset the larger required side setback along the second street. Lot coverage counts principal structures, accessory buildings, and other impervious footprint against total lot area, per Section 3-5-2's measurement rules; the city's separate nonresidential and multi-family districts (Division 3-3) carry their own coverage limits. Applicants exceeding the cap must seek a variance from the Board of Adjustment.
Violations & Fines
Building over the cap without a variance blocks a certificate of occupancy; the Community Development Department can require redesign, deny permits, or order removal of noncompliant impervious area before occupancy is granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 50% cap include my driveway and patio?
Can I exceed 50% coverage on a corner lot?
Sources & Official References
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