ADUs are allowed in TahlequahTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Tahlequah, OK
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# of Properties
4,685
Owner-occupied
53%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$122,746
Median Lot Size
0.29 acres
Avg Income
$53,261
Residential Types:
4,685 housing units
Single Family
5%
Other
95%
Zoning Districts:
6,579 parcels · 22 districts
RS-2
38%(2,525)
RS-3
24%(1,560)
RS-1
6%(389)
C-3
5%(325)
Other
27%(1,780)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Tahlequah, OK?
Tahlequah, OK follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is 50% of the principal building’s gross floor area.
Parking
- –1 space/bedroom for ADU; max: none; DMX generally waives off-street parking for ADUs; residential parking cannot be off-site; detached ADUs allowed only in AG, RE, RS-3
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals not allowed as residential use for ADUs
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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