Before You Build in Midwest City, OK: Permit & Rule Checklist (2026)

Oklahoma has no shared fence cost statute. Each property owner responsible for their own. Open range applies in many rural areas.

Fence height limits in Midwest City are set by zoning code (Appendix A). Permits are required. Typical standards: 4 ft front yard, 6 ft rear/side yard.

Midwest City regulates swimming pool barriers under Code Chapter 39 (Swimming Pools). Yards containing pools must be completely enclosed by a permanent wall or fence not less than four (4) feet in height. The 2015 IRC pool appendix (AG105) is adopted statewide via the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission under 59 O.S. § 1000.21 et seq.

Garage conversions to living space require building permits and must meet IRC habitable space requirements. Zoning must permit the conversion (Appendix A). Off-street parking requirements may apply.

Midwest City has no statewide ADU mandate (Oklahoma does not require ADU allowance). ADUs may be permitted in some residential zones under zoning code (Appendix A); verify with Planning.

Sheds and accessory structures require building permits in Midwest City per IRC and local amendments. Structures over 120 sq ft or with electrical/plumbing typically require permits.

Open burning requires a permit from Midwest City Fire Department. 90-day permits cost $25; annual permits cost $75. Burning must be 50 ft from structures and 150 ft from occupied buildings not on owner's property.

Midwest City allows open burning with a permit ($25 for 90 days, $75 for 1 year). Contained recreational fires in approved appliances may be permitted when no burn ban is in effect. Burn permits required for all outdoor fires. Contact (405) 739-1356.

Midwest City has no specific tree permit requirement found for residential property. Trees in public rights-of-way are city property — contact Public Works before trimming/removing.