6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Verified from official government sources
Tulsa County may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
Unincorporated Tulsa County addresses animal keeping through Zoning Code Section 8-8. There is no county-level leash law equivalent to city ordinances. Oklahoma state law (4 O.S. §41+) addresses dogs at large and owner liability. Dog owners are responsible for controlling their animals. The Tulsa County Sheriff handles animal complaints.
Unincorporated Tulsa County does not have breed-specific legislation. Oklahoma state law prohibits breed-specific regulations per 4 O.S. §46, requiring dangerous dog laws to be breed-neutral. Dogs are evaluated individually based on behavior. Owners of dogs declared dangerous must comply with state-mandated enclosure, muzzle, and leash requirements.
Beekeeping in unincorporated Tulsa County is permitted, particularly in AG (Agriculture) districts where agricultural activities are exempt from most zoning restrictions. The zoning code does not restrict beekeeping. Oklahoma state law does not prohibit urban or rural beekeeping. In residential districts, general nuisance provisions may apply.
Unincorporated Tulsa County regulates animal keeping through Zoning Code Section 8-8. Exotic pet restrictions are less stringent than city-level codes. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) regulations on wildlife possession apply statewide. In AG districts, livestock and agricultural animal keeping is broadly exempt. The county Sheriff handles animal complaints.
Tulsa County generally prohibits intentional feeding of nuisance wildlife (deer, coyotes, raccoons) under Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation rules. Oklahoma Title 29 §5-201 makes it unlawful to feed white-tailed deer where chronic wasting disease (CWD) containment applies.
5 cities in Tulsa County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
14 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
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