ADUs are allowed in Broken ArrowTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Broken Arrow, OK
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# of Properties
7,132
Owner-occupied
72%
Zoning districts
48
Avg Home Value
$278,547
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$95,540
Residential Types:
7,132 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
6%
Other
94%
Zoning Districts:
47,551 parcels · 48 districts
R-2
31%(14,939)
R-3
27%(12,667)
RS-3
11%(5,110)
A-1
6%(3,046)
Other
25%(11,789)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Broken Arrow, OK?
Broken Arrow, 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
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of an attached (internal) ADU is 1,200 sq ft
- –Maximum size of an attached (internal) ADU is 50% of the primary dwelling's floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size for a detached backyard cottage is 1,200 sq ft of gross floor area.
- –Maximum size for a detached backyard cottage is 50% of the primary structure’s square footage.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot, whether attached or detached
Parking
- –0 spaces/ADU; no ADU max (maxes apply to commercial/industrial); DM district: no off-street parking required; Director may approve shared/off-site parking under 4-2-3.C.8; parking follows general Off-Street Parking rules.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals: max 30 days with annual licensing; 300-foot spacing rule in single-family districts outside the Downtown Residential Overlay District.
- –RMF district: Type 1 STR allowed only if the unit is a single-family detached residence or an associated ADU.
- –Long-term rental allowed; no ADU-specific ban on renting.
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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