CHAPTER 122 ZONING
ARTICLE 122-1 IN GENERAL
ARTICLE 122-2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 122-3 (RESERVED)
Cross reference- Any ordinance consistent with this Code pertaining to changes in the zoning map or rezoning saved from repeal, § 1-7(O); issuance of certificate of zoning and certificate of compliance, § 6-72; zoning ordinance to prevail, § 10-3; one- and two- family dwelling code, § 14-356 et seq.; environment, Ch. 34; floods, Ch. 42; manufactured homes and trailers, Ch. 62; natural resources, Ch. 66; planning, Ch. 82; streets, sidewalks, and other public places, Ch. 90; subdivisions, Ch. 94; telecommunications, Ch. 102; vegetation, Ch. 114.
State Law reference- Buildings and zoning, 11 O.S. § 43-101 et seq.; board of adjustment, 11 O.S. § 44-101 et seq.
ARTICLE 122-1 IN GENERAL
   122-1   Authority
   122-2   Purpose
   122-3   Jurisdiction
   122-4   Zoning Districts Established
   122-5   Use Of Land, Building, And Structures Regulated
   122-6   Definitions
   122-7   Official Zoning District Map
   122-8   Zoning District Boundaries
   122-9   Zoning Of Annexed Territory
   122-10   Enforcement And Administration
   122-11   Uses And Structures Permitted On Review
   122-12   Bed And Breakfast Establishments
   122-13   Rezoning And Amendment Applications
   122-14   Use Of Special Districts
   122-15   Nonconforming Lots, Structures, And Uses
   122-16   Nonconforming Lots Of Record
   122-17   Nonconforming Structures; Nonconforming Use Of Structures
   122-18   Nonconforming Uses Of Land
   122-19   Miscellaneous Provisions
   122-20   Violations And Penalties
Sec 122-1 Authority
The zoning standards contained in this chapter, together with all subsequent amendments, have been prepared, adopted, and enacted pursuant to the authority granted the City by the City Charter and by 11 O.S. §§ 43-101-43-109, 44-101-44- 110, and 45-101-45-104.
(Code 1991, § 12-201(B))
Sec 122-2 Purpose
The zoning regulations and the districts established in this chapter have been made in accordance with the City's comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City. They have been designed to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes in order to encourage the most appropriate uses of land, maintain and stabilize property values, reduce fire hazards, improve public safety, prevent undue concentrations of population, promote the preservation of identified historic structures and districts, lessen traffic congestion, provide adequate light and air, facilitate the adequate provision of public utilities and facilities, encourage redevelopment in existing neighborhoods and create a comprehensive and stable pattern of land uses throughout the City.
(Code 1991, § 12-202)
State Law reference- Similar provisions, 11 O.S. § 43-101.
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