8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Verified from official government sources
Oklahoma state law (11 O.S. §22-111) sets a 12-inch vegetation height limit applicable to unincorporated areas. Weeds, poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac must be removed. The county may enforce through abatement after notice. Tended garden produce and healthy trees/shrubs are exempt. Agricultural cropland is exempt from weed height limits.
Unincorporated Tulsa County does not have a tree-trimming ordinance equivalent to city codes. Oklahoma law allows property owners to trim neighbor's branches at the property line without harming the tree's health. Dead or hazardous trees near public roads should be reported to the county. Agricultural timber operations are exempt from zoning restrictions.
Unincorporated Tulsa County does not have a tree removal permit requirement for private residential properties. Agricultural timber operations are exempt from zoning restrictions. The county zoning code focuses on development standards rather than individual tree management. For new developments, the zoning code may address landscaping and screening requirements.
Tulsa County enforces weed abatement. Oklahoma Noxious Weed Law (2 O.S. §3-101) applies statewide. County weed boards enforce.
Unincorporated Tulsa County does not impose water restrictions. Water service may be provided by rural water districts or individual wells. During drought, the county may coordinate with Oklahoma Water Resources Board on voluntary conservation. There are no mandatory outdoor watering restrictions at the county level.
Oklahoma allows unrestricted residential rainwater harvesting. Tulsa County and City of Tulsa impose no permits for rain barrels. 82 OS § 1086.1 (Water for 2060 Act) encourages conservation. Potable use requires health dept approval.
Tulsa County and Oklahoma broadly encourage native plant landscaping — Oklahoma Native Plant Society promotes species like little bluestem, Indian blanket, and Oklahoma rose. No mandate, but tax incentives exist for native prairie restoration under Oklahoma Conservation Commission programs.
Tulsa County permits artificial turf with no specific restrictions. Oklahoma has no statewide turf regulation. Most common use is for sports fields and small residential yards — heat exposure (150°F+) is a real concern given Tulsa's 95°F+ summer temperatures.
5 cities in Tulsa County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
5 verified rules • Grass Height Limits, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
5 verified rules • Grass Height Limits, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
5 verified rules • Grass Height Limits, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
5 verified rules • Grass Height Limits, Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
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