Tulsa Zoning Code Section 45.100 (Chapter 45, Accessory Uses and Structures) regulates home occupations in two categories. Type 1 Home Occupations are permitted by right in residential districts. Type 2 Home Occupations require a Special Exception from the Board of Adjustment. Maximum 500 sq ft of floor area may be used. The home must remain primarily residential in character. Auto repair and ongoing sales are prohibited.
Tulsa zoning permits home occupations in residential zones. A business license and/or home occupation permit is typically required. The business must be secondary to residential use. Common conditions: no external signage, no on-site employees, limited customer visits, no hazardous materials. Oklahoma Home Bakery Act (2013, amended 2018) allows sale of certain home-baked goods without a food license. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist order. Fines $50 to $500 per day. Business license penalties apply.
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