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Overlay Point Zoning
This dataset tracks locations in Oklahoma City with special zoning rules that override standard zoning codes
Source city: Oklahoma City · Catalog date: June 3, 2026 · License: custom
View the city's official map for this dataset → (opens in Oklahoma City's own data portal)
What this is
This dataset tracks locations in Oklahoma City with special zoning rules that override standard zoning codes.
Why it matters to you
Special zoning can determine what you’re allowed to build or operate on a property. If you’re buying land to open a business, adding a structure to your home, or contesting a neighbor’s construction plans, these overlay zones could change what’s legally permitted—even if the base zoning seems to allow it. For example, a historic district overlay might block vinyl siding, or a floodplain overlay could require elevated foundations.
How to read this data
- Zoning Class: Short code (like “H” for historic or “FP” for floodplain) showing the type of special zoning.
- Description: Plain-English details (e.g., “Design Review Overlay: Exterior changes require approval”).
- Ordinance Number: Reference to the city law that created this exception—useful for looking up official rules.
Where this leaves you
This data doesn’t let you search by address, but you can cross-reference it with a zoning map to spot overlaps near your property. Check the city’s main zoning dataset first to see if overlays apply to your area.
The fields, explained
Pulled directly from the source catalog's published field definitions — not paraphrased.
| Field | What it means |
|---|
ObjectID | Numeric unique identifier with no special meaning |
Zoning Class | Abbreviated zoning code |
Full Case | Planning case number associated with area (if any) |
Description | Text description of specific zoning that applies |
Ordinance Number | City ordinance reference number (if any) |
Shape | Geographic data in state plane coordinates (WKID 103512) |
From the source — real records
Unedited rows from Oklahoma City's published service, pulled when this site was built.
Look it up yourself
Everything on this page comes from the city's public open-data catalog. Anyone can download it — CSV, GeoJSON, KML, or the live service.
Maintained by: This dataset is maintained by the Planning Department of the City of Oklahoma City.
This explainer was written from the published catalog record. Always verify against the source dataset before relying on it for a decision.