ADUs are allowed in NormanTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Norman, OK
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# of Properties
712
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
30
Avg Home Value
$160,103
Median Lot Size
5.00 acres
Avg Income
$84,383
Residential Types:
712 housing units
Single Family
46%
Other
54%
Zoning Districts:
50,342 parcels · 30 districts
R-1
54%(27,005)
PUD
11%(5,336)
A-2
10%(4,837)
RM-6
9%(4,320)
Other
18%(8,844)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Norman, OK?
Norman, OK follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Max Units
- –A-2: 1 ADU per lot; RE: 1 ADU per lot; R-1: 1 ADU per lot
- –A-1: conforming none; substandard 1 ADU per lot
- –R-1-A: none specified
Parking
- –2 spaces/ADU for >650 sq ft (where allowed); none stated for <=650 sq ft; mixed-use districts: up to 10% on-street may count; total cannot exceed 110% of NCC 36-548; Central Norman Overlay: 4+ BR → 1 space per bedroom; tandem parking allowed; garage apartments (where allowed).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: short-term rentals prohibited; STR defined as not more than 30 days (attached ADU may be rented short-term if licensed).
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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