Tulsa County has no snow sidewalk clearing mandate. City of Tulsa has no ordinance requiring property owners to clear snow from adjacent sidewalks. Oklahoma common law imposes no affirmative duty. Rare heavy snow makes regulation uncommon.
Unlike northern-tier cities, Tulsa County and the City of Tulsa do not impose any ordinance requiring property owners or occupants to clear snow or ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property. Oklahoma follows the common-law rule that owners have no affirmative duty to clear natural accumulations of snow or ice on public walks — only artificial or unnatural accumulations (e.g., ice from a leaking downspout) create liability. Because Tulsa averages only 6-10 inches of snow annually with most events melting within 1-2 days, the need for regulation has been minimal. Business owners and commercial properties may face premises liability under 23 OS § 13 if customers slip on un-maintained walkways, and ADA compliance for building entrances is encouraged. Tulsa Public Works handles major street plowing during snow emergencies.
No direct ordinance violation. Business premises liability under 23 OS § 13 for customer injuries. ADA noncompliance for commercial buildings: federal complaints possible. No homeowner citations for uncleared sidewalks.
Jenks, OK
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