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OS Open Space Zoning in Moore, OK — Parks & Public Land

OS Open Space District applies to Moore's public parks, recreation areas, drainage corridors, and undeveloped public land. Major OS sites include Buck Thomas Park, Little River Park, the corridors along Brock Creek and Lateral No. 1, and the various pocket parks throughout established subdivisions.

OS allows park and recreation uses, public buildings ancillary to the park use (restrooms, pavilions, maintenance facilities), and open-space stormwater detention. OS does not allow residential or commercial development.

OS is also the zoning category that contains the floodplain corridors along the Little River and tributaries. These corridors function simultaneously as flood storage, drainage conveyance, and passive recreation.

What OS allows

Permitted uses in OS

Public parks; recreation facilities; trails; community gardens; stormwater detention and conveyance; public restrooms, pavilions, and maintenance buildings; public art; ancillary parking.

Setback rules

OS setback requirements in Moore

Front setback

25 feet from any street

Side setback

15 feet

Rear setback

15 feet

Height limit

Maximum structure height

35 feet for park structures

Max density

Allowed density

No dwelling units allowed

Common uses in OS in Moore

  • Public parks
  • Sports fields and athletic complexes
  • Trails and greenways
  • Floodplain conservation
  • Stormwater detention
  • Park structures (pavilions, restrooms)
  • Community gardens

OS land along Little River, Brock Creek, and Lateral No. 1 doubles as floodplain. Building permit applications for any structure in OS must include floodplain review. Park improvement projects typically go through Moore Parks & Recreation Department and may require City Council approval.

Verify zoning before you design

Permitly's zoning lookup cross-references Moore Code of Ordinances — Chapter 30 (Zoning), Chapter 6 (Buildings) against your project so you know what you can build before spending on design.

Related Moore zoning districts

Not legal advice. Permitly summarizes publicly available Moore Code of Ordinances — Chapter 30 (Zoning), Chapter 6 (Buildings)standards. Zoning districts, overlays, and amendments change; always verify the current code and your parcel's zoning with Moore Community Developmentbefore relying on any information on this page.