Broken Arrow, OK Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)

Weeds and grass over 12 inches in height and debris of any type on undeveloped or partially developed property which is within 150 feet from any property zoned for any other use.(30)All trees, hedges, signs or other obstructions, or any portion of the same, located within a site-distance triangle (as defined in the Zoning Code) which prevents persons driving vehicles approaching an intersection of streets from having a clear view of traffic approaching such intersection.(31)Notwithstanding the provisions above, the City of Broken Arrow prohibits and prevents all encroachments into and upon the sidewalks, streets, avenues, alleys and other property of the City of Broken Arrow except as may be authorized by law or ordinance. All such encroachments upon the sidewalks, streets, avenues, alleys and other property of the City of Broken Arrow, except as may be authorized by law or ordinance shall be removed at the expense of the owner or occupier of the grounds fronting thereon, or at the expense of the person placing the encroachment there.(32)An abandoned building shall constitute a public nuisance because it:a.Is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of and visitors to the city;b.Causes increased city regulatory costs and increased city police and fire protection costs; andc.Devalues abutting and nearby real properties.