Del City Zoning & Land Use Guide
Key Zoning Facts
Del City Zoning Overview
Del City is a suburban city in Oklahoma County, located southeast of Oklahoma City and adjacent to Tinker Air Force Base. Like its neighbor Midwest City, Del City's development and economy are closely tied to the military installation. The city was incorporated in 1948 to provide housing for Tinker workers and has maintained a predominantly residential character with commercial corridors along its major thoroughfares.
The city's zoning is managed by Community Development and focuses on maintaining stable residential neighborhoods while supporting commercial revitalization. Del City is a mature, built-out community with limited undeveloped land, making infill development and redevelopment the primary growth opportunities.
Key Zoning Districts
Del City's zoning includes residential districts (R-1 through R-3), commercial districts (C-1, C-2), and limited industrial areas. The city's compact size and built-out condition mean that most development activity involves redevelopment or renovation of existing properties rather than new greenfield construction.
ADU Regulations
Del City does not have specific ADU provisions. Oklahoma has no statewide ADU mandate. Contact Community Development for guidance.
Development Process
Community Development reviews development applications. Zoning changes go before the Planning Commission and City Council. Building permits are issued through the city's building inspection office.
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Del City
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Oklahoma
- Building Code: No mandatory statewide residential code; local adoption
County — Oklahoma County
- Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- 2,500 sq ft per unit
- Max Height
- 40 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- None
- Max Height
- 40 ft
- Front Setback
- 15 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 15 ft
ADU Rules in Del City
- Max Size
- N/A
- Max Height
- N/A
- Rear Setback
- N/A
- Side Setback
- N/A
- Parking
- N/A
- Owner Occupancy
- N/A
- Permit Timeline
- N/A
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Del City are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Del City permit fees →