A Zoning in Edmond, OK — Setbacks, Height, and Use Rules
A is Edmond's mainstream single-family residential district. It covers most established residential neighborhoods including Fairfax, Kickingbird, Spring Creek, and most of Edmond North, including a large portion of the city around UCO.
The A district allows single-family detached dwellings on lots of at least 9,000 sq ft with 75 ft minimum width. The district is one step denser than A-1 estate but still firmly single-family in character. Two-family dwellings, townhomes, and multifamily are not permitted by right.
A district lots support ADUs up to 800 sq ft when the lot exceeds 11,500 sq ft (district minimum + 2,500 sq ft) and the owner occupies the primary or accessory dwelling. Detached garages, pools, and accessory structures are common and permitted with the standard building permit.
What A allows
Permitted uses in A
Single-family detached dwellings, accessory dwelling units on qualifying lots, detached garages, sheds, pool houses, home occupations, parks, and recreational uses.
Setback rules
A setback requirements in Edmond
Front setback
30 feet from front property line
Side setback
5 feet minimum each side, 10 feet combined (corner lots: 15 ft street side)
Rear setback
25 feet from rear property line
Height limit
Maximum structure height
35 feet for principal structures; 16 feet for detached accessory structures
Max density
Allowed density
1 dwelling unit per 9,000 sq ft of lot area
Common uses in A in Edmond
- Single-family detached home
- Detached garage and other accessory structures
- Swimming pool
- Accessory dwelling unit (lot ≥ 11,500 sq ft)
- Home occupation (limited)
A district is the workhorse of Edmond residential. Setback compliance and easement encroachment are the most common building permit rejections. Front-yard fence height is capped at 4 ft solid / 6 ft open. Driveway approaches require a separate ROW permit through Edmond Engineering Services.
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Related Edmond zoning districts
A-1 · Single-Family Residential (Estate)
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B · Single-Family Residential (Suburban)
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D · Multi-Family Residential
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