Okmulgee, Oklahoma, OK Municipal Code — every chapter, in plain language

Current through : Ord. 2228, passed November 1, 2025. Official source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/okmulgeeok/latest/overview

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1. CITY CODE of OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA
2. PREFACE
3. ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
4. TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
5. CHAPTER 1.01 CODE ADOPTION
6. CHAPTER 1.04 GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
7. CHAPTER 1.08 RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION
8. CHAPTER 1.12 GENERAL PENALTY, FINES AND COSTS
9. CHAPTER 1.16 FINES AND COSTS; IMPRISONMENT
10. CHAPTER 1.20 ABSENTEE VOTING
11. CHAPTER 1.50 OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM MASTER DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST
12. CHAPTER 1.70 OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM MASTER DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
13. CHAPTER 1.80 OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (CMO)
14. TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
15. CHAPTER 2.03 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
16. CHAPTER 2.06 CITY MANAGER; POWERS AND DUTIES
17. CHAPTER 2.09 AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
18. CHAPTER 2.12 CENTRAL REPAIR DEPARTMENT
19. CHAPTER 2.13 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
20. CHAPTER 2.15 FINANCE DEPARTMENT
21. CHAPTER 2.18 FIRE DEPARTMENT
22. CHAPTER 2.21 HEALTH DEPARTMENT
23. CHAPTER 2.24 LAW DEPARTMENT
24. CHAPTER 2.27 LIBRARY
25. CHAPTER 2.30 PARK DEPARTMENT
26. CHAPTER 2.33 POLICE DEPARTMENT
27. CHAPTER 2.34 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
28. CHAPTER 2.35 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
29. CHAPTER 2.36 RECREATION BOARD
30. CHAPTER 2.39 SANITATION DEPARTMENT
31. CHAPTER 2.40 LANDFILL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
32. CHAPTER 2.42 STREET DEPARTMENT
33. CHAPTER 2.43 WAREHOUSE INVENTORY DEPARTMENT
34. CHAPTER 2.44 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DEPARTMENT
35. CHAPTER 2.45 WATER/SEWER MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
36. CHAPTER 2.46 WATER TREATMENT PLANT DEPARTMENT
37. CHAPTER 2.47 UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT
38. CHAPTER 2.48 COUNCIL HOUSE BOARD
39. CHAPTER 2.51 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
40. CHAPTER 2.60 PERSONNEL SYSTEM
41. CHAPTER 2.63 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
42. CHAPTER 2.66 FIREMEN'S PENSION
43. CHAPTER 2.69 POLICE PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM
44. CHAPTER 2.72 FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS' INSURANCE
45. CHAPTER 2.80 MUNICIPAL COURT
46. CHAPTER 2.90 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
47. TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
48. CHAPTER 3.02 REVENUES AND EXPENSES
49. CHAPTER 3.04 PURCHASES AND SALES
50. CHAPTER 3.08 DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
51. CHAPTER 3.12 SALES TAX
52. CHAPTER 3.16 UTILITIES TAX
53. CHAPTER 3.20 TELEPHONE EXCHANGES; FEES AND CHARGES
54. CHAPTER 3.24 USE TAX CODE
55. CHAPTER 3.28 HOTEL TAX
56. CHAPTER 3.32 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICT
57. TITLE 4 RESERVED
58. TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
59. CHAPTER 5.02 GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSES
60. CHAPTER 5.04 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES1
61. CHAPTER 5.06 LOW POINT BEER1
62. CHAPTER 5.08 CAFES, RESTAURANTS, CONVENIENCE STORES SERVING FOOD AND ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS
63. CHAPTER 5.10 COIN OPERATED DEVICES
64. CHAPTER 5.12 POOL, BILLIARD AND OTHER RECREATION HALLS
65. CHAPTER 5.14 KENNELS AND PET SHOPS
66. CHAPTER 5.18 PAWNBROKERS
67. CHAPTER 5.24 AMBULANCE BUSINESS
68. CHAPTER 5.26 ALARMS AND ALARM BUSINESSES
69. CHAPTER 5.28 TAXICABS; LIMOUSINES
70. CHAPTER 5.30 TRANSIT SYSTEMS
71. CHAPTER 5.32 SALES OF MERCHANDISE IN PUBLIC
72. CHAPTER 5.34 RESIDENTIAL SALES
73. CHAPTER 5.36 ITINERANT VENDORS
74. CHAPTER 5.38 COMMERCIAL BUILDING MOVERS
75. CHAPTER 5.42 JUNK DEALERS AND SALVAGE DEALERS
76. CHAPTER 5.46 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
77. CHAPTER 5.50 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR OMMA BUSINESSES
78. TITLE 6 ANIMALS
79. CHAPTER 6.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS
80. CHAPTER 6.08 ANIMALS WITHIN CITY; REGULATIONS
81. CHAPTER 6.12 LICENSING, VACCINATIONS, AND TAGS
82. CHAPTER 6.20 ANIMAL SHELTER AND IMPOUNDMENT
83. CHAPTER 6.24 CONTRACT LICENSING
84. TITLE 7 SOCIAL SERVICES
85. CHAPTER 7.04 PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION
86. TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
87. CHAPTER 8.04 RESTAURANTS
88. CHAPTER 8.08 MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
89. CHAPTER 8.12 WEED AND TRASH ABATEMENT
90. CHAPTER 8.20 TOILET FACILITIES
91. CHAPTER 8.24 MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH REGULATIONS
92. CHAPTER 8.28 NUISANCES
93. CHAPTER 8.32 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
94. CHAPTER 8.36 FIRE PROTECTION OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
95. CHAPTER 8.40 FIREWORKS
96. CHAPTER 8.42 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
97. CHAPTER 8.44 CIVIL DEFENSE
98. CHAPTER 8.56 AMBULANCE SERVICE1
99. CHAPTER 8.60 DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS
100. CHAPTER 8.64 GARBAGE AND OTHER REFUSE
101. CHAPTER 8.66 JUNKYARD AND SCRAP METAL PROCESSING FACILITY CONTROL
102. CHAPTER 8.68 LANDFILL FEES
103. CHAPTER 8.70 OPEN BURNING
104. CHAPTER 8.74 SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND INDOOR WORKPLACES
105. CHAPTER 8.75 GRAFFITI REMEDIATION
106. TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
107. CHAPTER 9.04 INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC AUTHORITY
108. CHAPTER 9.12 ASSAULT AND BATTERY
109. CHAPTER 9.20 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES1
110. CHAPTER 9.24 GAMBLING, DECEPTION AND FRAUD
111. CHAPTER 9.28 IMMORAL OR INDECENT CONDUCT
112. CHAPTER 9.32 NARCOTICS
113. CHAPTER 9.36 DANCING
114. CHAPTER 9.40 DISTURBING THE PEACE
115. CHAPTER 9.44 SHOWS AND SHOOTING GALLERIES
116. CHAPTER 9.48 VAGRANCY, UNWELCOME SOLICITATION AND LOITERING
117. CHAPTER 9.52 INTERFERENCE WITH OR INJURY TO PROPERTY
118. CHAPTER 9.56 PETIT LARCENY, RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY AND MOLESTING VEHICLES
119. CHAPTER 9.60 SALES OF MERCHANDISE IN PUBLIC
120. CHAPTER 9.64 RESIDENTIAL SALES
121. CHAPTER 9.66 LARCENY OF CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES
122. CHAPTER 9.68 FALSE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
123. CHAPTER 9.72 FORTUNE TELLING
124. CHAPTER 9.76 CURFEW HOURS FOR JUVENILES
125. CHAPTER 9.77 DELINQUENT MINORS
126. CHAPTER 9.78 PREVENTION OF YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO
127. CHAPTER 9.80 CARRYING WEAPONS AND DISCHARGING FIREARMS
128. TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
129. CHAPTER 10.04 DEFINITIONS
130. CHAPTER 10.08 TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION; OBEDIENCE TO REGULATIONS
131. CHAPTER 10.12 ACCIDENTS
132. CHAPTER 10.16 PROHIBITED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
133. CHAPTER 10.20 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
134. CHAPTER 10.24 DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, ETC.
135. CHAPTER 10.28 RECKLESS DRIVING; DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS; DRIVER'S LICENSE
136. CHAPTER 10.32 TURNING MOVEMENTS
137. CHAPTER 10.36 ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
138. CHAPTER 10.40 RIGHT OF WAY; STOP AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS; RAILROAD CROSSINGS
139. CHAPTER 10.44 MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
140. CHAPTER 10.48 PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
141. CHAPTER 10.52 BICYCLES
142. CHAPTER 10.56 METHOD OF PARKING
143. CHAPTER 10.60 STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING REGULATIONS
144. CHAPTER 10.64 STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING
145. CHAPTER 10.68 DOWNTOWN PARKING
146. CHAPTER 10.72 TRUCK ROUTES
147. CHAPTER 10.76 ARRESTS; PROCEDURE
148. CHAPTER 10.80 RAILROADS
149. CHAPTER 10.84 OVERTAKING SCHOOL BUS
150. CHAPTER 10.88 LOUD SOUND AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS
151. CHAPTER 10.92 MOTORCYCLES; MOTOR SCOOTERS
152. CHAPTER 10.94 IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES
153. CHAPTER 10.98 TRANSPORTATION OF OVERSIZED LOADS
154. TITLE 11 LAKE REGULATIONS
155. CHAPTER 11.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
156. CHAPTER 11.04 CAMPING
157. CHAPTER 11.06 SWIMMING
158. CHAPTER 11.08 HUNTING
159. CHAPTER 11.10 FISHING
160. CHAPTER 11.12 BOATING AND SKIING
161. CHAPTER 11.14 VEHICLES AND VEHICLE OPERATORS
162. CHAPTER 11.16 VIOLATIONS
163. CHAPTER 11.18 BOAT DOCKS, BOAT RAMPS AND OTHER LAKE ACCESS STRUCTURES
164. TITLE 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
165. CHAPTER 12.04 OPENINGS IN PAVEMENT
166. CHAPTER 12.08 DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
167. CHAPTER 12.12 LIMITED ACCESS FACILITIES
168. CHAPTER 12.16 OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE PROHIBITED
169. CHAPTER 12.20 CLOSING OF STREETS
170. CHAPTER 12.22 ONE-WAY STREETS
171. CHAPTER 12.26 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS; USE AND FUNDING
172. TITLE 13 WATER AND SEWERS1
173. CHAPTER 13.04 WATER SERVICE
174. CHAPTER 13.08 WATER LINES OUTSIDE CITY
175. CHAPTER 13.12 SEWER SERVICE
176. CHAPTER 13.16 SEWER PERMITS AND CONNECTION CHARGES
177. CHAPTER 13.20 SEWER REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY WATER CUSTOMERS
178. CHAPTER 13.24 DISCHARGING CERTAIN SUBSTANCES INTO SEWER PROHIBITED
179. CHAPTER 13.32 WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT
180. CHAPTER 13.36 INFLOW AND INFILTRATION PROHIBITIONS
181. CHAPTER 13.40 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION GENERALLY
182. CHAPTER 13.42 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
183. CHAPTER 13.44 POLLUTION OF STORMWATER AND STREAMS
184. TITLE 14 OIL AND GAS
185. CHAPTER 14.04 ADMINISTRATION
186. CHAPTER 14.08 LICENSES AND PERMITS
187. CHAPTER 14.12 INSPECTIONS
188. CHAPTER 14.16 DRILLING RESTRICTIONS
189. CHAPTER 14.20 WELL OPERATION
190. CHAPTER 14.24 SAFETY
191. CHAPTER 14.28 PENALTY
192. TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
193. CHAPTER 15.04 BUILDING CODE
194. CHAPTER 15.16 GAS PROVISIONS
195. CHAPTER 15.20 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
196. CHAPTER 15.24 ELECTRICAL CODE
197. CHAPTER 15.28 HOUSE NUMBERING
198. CHAPTER 15.32 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
199. CHAPTER 15.36 MECHANICAL CODE
200. CHAPTER 15.50 RESIDENTIAL CODE
201. CHAPTER 15.60 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
202. CHAPTER 15.70 FUEL GAS CODE
203. TITLE 16 SUBDIVISIONS
204. CHAPTER 16.04 DEFINITIONS
205. CHAPTER 16.08 PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY; JURISDICTION
206. CHAPTER 16.12 PRELIMINARY, FINAL AND LOT SPLIT PLATTING PROCEDURE
207. CHAPTER 16.16 FEES AND REQUIREMENTS
208. CHAPTER 16.20 DESIGN STANDARDS
209. CHAPTER 16.24 IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
210. CHAPTER 16.26 STORM DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT
211. CHAPTER 16.28 VARIANCES, AMENDMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT
212. TITLE 17 ZONING
213. CHAPTER 17.01 TITLE, PURPOSES, INTERPRETATION, JURISDICTION AND ANNEXATION
214. CHAPTER 17.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
215. CHAPTER 17.03 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT PROVISIONS
216. CHAPTER 17.04 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PROVISIONS
217. CHAPTER 17.05 OFFICE DISTRICT PROVISIONS
218. CHAPTER 17.06 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PROVISIONS
219. CHAPTER 17.07 HIGHWAY CORRIDOR DISTRICT PROVISIONS
220. CHAPTER 17.08 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT PROVISIONS
221. CHAPTER 17.09 AIRPORT DISTRICT PROVISIONS
222. CHAPTER 17.10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
223. CHAPTER 17.11 USE UNITS
224. CHAPTER 17.12 OFF STREET PARKING AND OFF STREET LOADING
225. CHAPTER 17.13 NONCONFORMITIES
226. CHAPTER 17.14 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
227. CHAPTER 17.15 ZONING AMENDMENTS
228. CHAPTER 17.16 NATURE DISTRICT PROVISIONS
229. TITLE 18 RESERVED
230. TITLE 19 PLUMBING
231. CHAPTER 19.01 PLUMBING CODE
232. CHAPTER 19.02 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR, JOURNEYMAN AND APPRENTICE REGISTRATION