Oklahoma City, OK Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)

No person shall leave, place or deposit, or cause to be left, placed or deposited, in, upon or across any pavement, sidewalk, or public way any article, object, or structure, or thing that will obstruct or otherwise encumber the same, unless expressly provided by ordinance or expressly authorized by revocable permit approved by the Director.(b)No public right-of-way shall be closed or traffic restricted by barricades or fences or other structures except in accordance with a permit issued by the Director, except in cases of emergency or by direction of the Police Department. Any person who proposes to restrict access to any portion of the public right-of-way, for any reason other than actual emergency or a procession escorted by a police officer, shall submit a written request to the Director, and provide such information as may be requested in support of such request. No person shall restrict access to the public right-of-way pursuant to a permit after the permit has been revoked or has expired by its own terms. All such permits shall be limited in duration and may only be extended by the Director upon written request.(c)Any violation of an order to open the right-of-way after revocation or expiration of a permit that allowed a restriction of access to the public right-of-way shall be a Class "b" offense. (Code 1970, § 21-35; Code 1980, § 50-5; Ord. No. 23499, § 1, 11-27-07)

§ 50-5.1. - Impoundment of personal property offered for rental in the public ways.