Tulsa, OK Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Tulsa Zoning Code Section 90.060-D enumerates prohibited fence materials in residential zones: barbed wire, concertina wire, razor ribbon, and electrified wire are not permitted. Exceptions apply in Agricultural (AG) and some Industrial (IL, IM, IH) districts where barbed wire may be used above 6 feet for security or livestock containment. Residential chain link is permitted but must not use barbed wire tops. Wood, vinyl/PVC, composite, brick, stone, stucco, concrete block, and wrought iron are all acceptable. Used materials such as pallets, tarps, tires, or scrap metal are considered junk and may trigger nuisance enforcement. Oklahoma wind events frequently reach 70+ mph; fence builders should use pressure-treated 4x4 posts minimum, set 24-30 inches deep in concrete footings, with wind gaps or lattice tops recommended in exposed areas. Paint and stain must be maintained; peeling or rotting fences may be cited as property maintenance violations. HOAs in Tulsa subdivisions such as Maple Ridge, Southern Hills, and Midtown frequently mandate specific wood types or privacy-fence styles.