

ADUs are allowed in StillwaterTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Stillwater, OK
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# of Properties
12,384
Owner-occupied
52%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$256,920
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$65,723
Residential Types:
12,384 housing units
Urban Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
13,715 parcels · 20 districts
RSS
63%(8,692)
RSL
13%(1,766)
RT
5%(680)
CG
4%(516)
Other
15%(2,061)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Stillwater, OK?
Stillwater, OK follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; min/max not stated. General provisions: 20% reduction in Table 4.2 (FBC 3.3); CB exemption within 1,320 ft; on-street spaces may count (2 spaces = 1).
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals allowed only in districts that permit Residential Short-Term Rentals with an annual license; must be in spaces approved for residential occupancy (no STR in unapproved garage, shed, trailer, or temporary structure).
- –Short-term stays limited to 30 consecutive days per guest within a 90-day period.
- –Detached guest houses without kitchen facilities may not be used as rental units for permanent occupancy.
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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