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Accessory Structures in Bixby, OK (2026)

4 verified accessory structures rules for Bixby, Oklahoma, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

ADU Rules

Bixby Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) addresses accessory dwelling units. Special exception approval may be required for accessory structures used as dwellings. The approval expires upon one year from building permit issuance or completion of construction. Structures may not be used as dwelling units permanently or temporarily without approved ADU status. The 2023 zoning update may have revised ADU provisions.

Bixby ADU / Accessory Dwelling Rules

Some Restrictions

Shed Rules

Bixby requires building permits for accessory structures including sheds. The city has adopted the 2015 IRC. Setback requirements vary by zoning district under Title 11 (Zoning Regulations). The 2023 zoning code update addressed development standards. Contact Building Inspections for specific permit requirements.

Bixby Shed & Outbuilding Rules

Some Restrictions

Garage Conversions

Garage conversions in Bixby require a building permit. The conversion must meet 2015 IRC standards for habitable space including egress, ventilation, and electrical. A change of occupancy review may be needed. If converted to an ADU, special exception approval is required. Contact Building Inspections for specific requirements.

Bixby Garage Conversion Rules

Some Restrictions

Carport Rules

Bixby Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) Section 11-8-8.B.9 caps a carport at 400 square feet, requires a side-yard setback equal to the principal building line or at least five feet (whichever is greater), and prohibits any carport from extending more than 20 feet beyond the front of the principal dwelling. A carport occupying any required yard needs Board of Adjustment special exception approval under Section 11-4-9.A.8; carports outside required yards are permitted by right.

Carport Rules in Bixby

Some Restrictions

Looking for Tulsa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bixby city rules.

Accessory Structures in Tulsa County