Parking Requirements

Tulsa Parking Requirements

Use Measurement (spaces per)CBD District CH District and MX District All Other Districts and PI Overlay Additional requirements/notes
Detached housedwelling unit012
Townhousedwelling unit012
Duplexdwelling unit012
Manufactured housing unitdwelling unit012
Mobile homedwelling unit012
Multi-unit house0-1 bedroom dwelling unit01.11.25
Multi-unit house2+ bedroom dwelling unit01.52
Apartment/condo0-1 bedroom dwelling unit01.11.25
Apartment/condo2+ bedroom dwelling unit01.752
Assisted living facilitydwelling unit00.330.45
Community group home1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Convent/monastery/novitiate1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Elderly/retirement centerdwelling unit00.50.65
Fraternity/Sororitybed00.330.45
Homeless Centerestablished as part of special exception
Life care retirement centerdwelling unit00.50*0.65**plus 0.20 per nursing center bed
Re-entry facility1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Residential treatment center1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Rooming/boarding housebed00.330.45
Shelter, emergency and protective1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Transitional living center1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Airport0established as part development of special exception/planestablished as part development of special exception/plan
Cemetery0established as part of special exceptionestablished as part of special exception
College or University1,000 sq. ft. (classroom)01.11.4
Community Center1,000 sq. ft.01.31.7
Day Care1,000 sq. ft.01.31.7
Detention and Correctional Facility0established as part of special exception
Fraternal Organization1,000 sq. ft. (assembly room)016.25*21.25**or 3.33 per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is greater
Governmental Service0established as part of special exception
Hospitalbed00.65*0.85**plus 3.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. emergency/outpatient care area
Library1,000 sq. ft.01.31.7
Museum/cultural exhibit1,000 sq. ft.00.81.1
Natural Resource Preservation000
Parks and Recreationseat (stadium)00.15*0.20**plus 2 per 1,000 sq. ft. in community center or recreation building plus 3.33 per 1,000 sq. ft. in swimming pool area
Golf coursehole03.25*4.25**plus 2.50 per 1,000 sq. ft. in club house
Tennis courtcourt01.30*1.70**plus 2.50 per 1,000 sq. ft. in club house
Postal Service0established as special exception
Religious Assembly1,000 sq. ft. (sanctuary)018.5*24.25**or 1 per 3 seats, whichever is greater
Police station1,000 sq. ft.034
Fire station/ambulance serviceemergency vehicle bay034
Elementary or Middle1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Senior High1,000 sq. ft.00.85*1.10**plus 0.20 per stadium/auditorium seat
Utility Minor000
Utility Major0established as part of special exception
Wireless Communication Facility: Freestanding tower000
Wireless Communication Facility Building or tower-mounted antenna000
Boarding or shelter1,000 sq. ft.011
Grooming1,000 sq. ft.02.80*3.75*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Veterinary1,000 sq. ft.02.80*3.75*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Cinema, Theater, Auditorium, Stadium, Gymnasiumseat00.150.2
Driving rangetee00.650.85
Gun Club ( indoor or outdoor)0established as part of special exception
Health club1,000 sq. ft.04.255.5
Video arcade, bingo, billiards1,000 sq. ft.06.58.5
Other assembly and entertainment (indoor)1,000 sq. ft.02.83.75
Other assembly and entertain. (outdoor)1,000 sq. ft.00.81.1
Broadcast or Recording Studio1,000 sq. ft.02.152.85
Building service1,000 sq. ft.01.62.15
Business support service1,000 sq. ft.01.60*2.15*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Consumer maintenance/repair service1,000 sq. ft.02.80*3.75*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Personal improvement service1,000 sq. ft.02.80*3.75*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Tanning salon1,000 sq. ft.04.255.65
Research service1,000 sq. ft.00.81
Financial Services (except as below)1,000 sq. ft.02.53.00**2.50 per 1,000 sq. ft. above 30,000 sq. ft.
Personal credit establishment1,000 sq. ft.02.83.75
Funeral or Mortuary Service1000 sq. ft. (assembly room)016.25*21.25**plus 3.30 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. in non-assembly area
Bed & breakfastguest room00.65*0.85**plus spaces required for assembly space
Campgrounds and RV parkscamping space00.650.85*
Hotel/motelguest room00.65*0.85**plus spaces required for restaurants/bars and assembly/meeting space
Rural retreatguest room00.65*0.85**plus spaces required for restaurants/bars and assembly/meeting space
Marina0established as part of special exception
Business or professional office1,000 sq. ft.02.20*2.80***None for first 5,000 sq. ft. **2.50 per 1,000 sq. ft. above 30,000 sq. ft.
Medical, dental or health practitioner office1,000 sq. ft.02.63.4
Plasma center1,000 sq. ft.02.63.4
Parking, Non-accessory000
Restaurant1,000 sq. ft.06.50*8.5*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Restaurant, carry-out only1,000 sq. ft.02.52.5
Bar1,000 sq. ft.08.50*11.25*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Retail:Antique dealer or furniture store1,000 sq. ft.01.652.2
Retail:Building supplies and equipment1,000 sq. ft.01.652.2
Retail: Consumer shopping goods1,000 sq. ft.02.50*3.33*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Retail: Convenience goods1,000 sq. ft.02.50*3.33*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Retail: Convenience goods: Lawn, garden and building materials1,000 sq. ft. (Outdoor display and storage area)01.11.4
Retail: Convenience goods: Other materials1,000 sq. ft. (Outdoor display and storage area)02.50*3.33*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Retail: Grocery Store1,000 sq. ft.02.50*3.33*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Retail: Small Box Discount Store1,000 sq. ft.02.50*3.33*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Retail: Medical Marijuana Dispensary1,000 sq. ft.02.53.33
Self-service Storage Facility1,000 sq. ft.00.10.2
Sexually Oriented Business Establishment (except as below)1,000 sq. ft.02.853.75
Adult amusement or entertainment1,000 sq. ft.08.7511.5
Adult motelroom00.650.85
Adult theaterseat00.19*0.20**plus 1 per booth
Studio, Artist or Instructional Service1,000 sq. ft.02.80*3.75*None for first 5,000 sq. ft.
Trade School1,000 sq. ft. (Classroom)01.11.4
Car washSee the vehicle stacking space requirements of Section 55.100
Fueling station1,000 sq. ft.01.51.8
Vehicle parts and supply sales1,000 sq. ft.03.334
Vehicle repair and maintenance (all types of vehicles/repairs)1,000 sq. ft.01.50*1.80**minimum 5 spaces
Vehicle rentals1,000 sq. ft.01.251.5
Vehicle sales (all types)1,000 sq. ft.01.25*1.50**plus 0.67 per 1,000 sq. ft.of open air display or storage area up to 4,500 sq. ft. plus 0.20 per each add' I 1,000 sq. ft. of open display
All Wholesale, Distribution and Storage Subcategories1,000 sq. ft.00.150.18
Low-impact, Moderate-impact and1,000 sq. ft.00.851
High-impact Manufacturing & Industry1,000 sq. ft.00.851
Mining/Extraction1,000 sq ft00.650.85
Junk or Salvage Yard1,000 sq. ft.00.650.85
Construction or Demolition Debris1,000 sq. ft.011
Consumer Material Drop-off Station1,000 sq. ft.01.00*1.00**minimum 2 spaces
Consumer Material Processing1,000 sq. ft.011
Animal Husbandry000
Community Garden000
Farm, Market- or Community-000
supported
Horticulture Nursery1,000 sq. ft.00.20.2
Drive-in or Drive-through FacilitySee the vehicle stacking space requirements of Section 55.100

TULSA ZONING CODE Chapter 55 | Parking Section 55.020 | Minimum Parking Ratios Table 55-1: Minimum Motor Vehicle Parking Ratios

The parking requirements shown here are the typical required parking standards for the city of Tulsa.  Variance or exclusions to the parking count requirements could be allowed by the code for a specific project.  The city of Tulsa parking requirements are for general information.  The Tulsa standard parking requirements for an area can be modified by zoning overlays or other Tulsa parking code requirements specific to each project.