Midwest City, OK Fence Regulations: Retaining Walls (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger distance
- Within 5 ft of a property line
- Required materials
- Masonry or concrete only
- Design approval
- City engineer OKs alternative designs
- Plat timing
- Cross-lot walls built before final plat
- Maintenance duty
- Owner or HOA maintains wall
Summary
Midwest City's subdivision ordinance requires retaining walls built within five feet of a property line to meet city engineer-approved design standards, use masonry or concrete, and be shown on the approved plat before construction.
This section (section 38-54) applies to all retaining walls constructed within five (5) feet of a property line or a proposed property line within a subdivision of land. ... A retaining wall shall meet city design standards. Any proposed alternative design shall be submitted to the city engineer for approval prior to its construction. All retaining walls shall be constructed from masonry or concrete materials.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).
Full Breakdown
Under Code of Ordinances § 38-54, any retaining wall built within five feet of a property line (or a proposed line within a subdivision) must sit entirely on one lot, stay out of the right-of-way, and be built from masonry or concrete. The design must meet city standards, and any alternative design needs the city engineer's approval before construction. Walls crossing multiple properties must be installed before final plat approval, and the developer must dedicate a private access easement on the neighboring lot for maintenance. After that, the property owner or HOA is responsible for upkeep.
Violations & Fines
Section 38-54 sets no wall-specific fine, so it falls under the Code's general penalty, § 1-8: up to $200 plus costs or 30 days' imprisonment, with each day of violation a separate offense. Required walls must also be built before the city will approve the final plat.
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