OKC Common Code Violations

Parking: Parking on an unpaved surface or on a city sidewalk or right-of-way is a violation. This includes boats, trailers and RV’s

Abandoned Vehicles: Vehicles that are abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, inoperative, rusted, junked or in a partially dismantled condition are prohibited and declared a public nuisance if parked, stored or left on public or private property for more than 72 hours. 

High Grass and Weeds: The number one complaint from people across the city is high grass and weeds. City ordinance defines grass to be in violation when it reaches a height of 12 inches. Property owners are also responsible for maintaining alleys and right-of-ways adjacent to their property.

Unsafe Structures: Dilapidated and unsecured structures not only pose a safety hazard to the community they are a violation of Oklahoma State Statues. Dilapidated structures are those with foundation damage, collapsing roof, major structural damage and decay. Unsecured structures are those with broken windows, unlocked or open doors and holes in the roof or outer walls. 

Bulk Waste: Bulk waste can be put out to the curb for collection no more than three days before the scheduled pick up date.

Big Blue: Big Blue can be put at the curb after 7 p.m. the day before collection day and must be wheeled back and legally stored at the side or rear of the structure, no later than 8 p.m. the day after collection. 

For more information on OKC.gov’s code violations click HERE

Local Farmers Markets

In Downtown OKC you can visit the Farmers Pubic Market every Sat year round 9am-2pm Check out a list of their vendors HERE

At Scissortail Park the Farmers Market opens every Sat April – October 9am-1pm and the last Wed of the month May-Sept 2-8pm Check out their market vendors HERE

The Edmond Farmers Market is outdoors April- Oct 8am-1pm

This long running community market is held in downtown Edmond. For more information click HERE