R-3 Multi-Family Residential Zoning in Moore, OK
R-3 Multi-Family Residential District is Moore's mid-density residential zoning, allowing triplex, quadplex, townhome, and small apartment buildings up to 14 dwelling units per acre. R-3 land is concentrated near commercial corridors, transit access, and the broader Westmoore area.
Minimum lot area is 12,000 sq ft for the first 4 units, plus 2,500 sq ft per additional unit. Maximum building height is 40 feet OR 3 stories. Maximum lot coverage is 50%. Setbacks: 25-foot front, 10-foot interior side (15 feet for buildings over 2 stories), 25-foot rear, with an additional 10-foot buffer plus 6-foot opaque screen adjacent to R-1 / R-2.
Parking is calculated by bedroom count: 1.5 spaces per 1-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per 2-bedroom unit, plus 1 visitor space per 5 units. Buildings over 3 stories or 7,500 sq ft of floor area require fire sprinklers (NFPA 13R minimum). Architectural plans must be stamped by an OK-licensed architect for any building over 4 units.
What R-3 allows
Permitted uses in R-3
Triplex, quadplex, townhome, low-rise apartment buildings; group housing; senior living (subject to use review); accessory structures supporting the residential use.
Setback rules
R-3 setback requirements in Moore
Front setback
25 feet
Side setback
10 feet each (15 feet over 2 stories; +10 buffer adjacent to R-1/R-2)
Rear setback
25 feet
Height limit
Maximum structure height
40 feet OR 3 stories
Max density
Allowed density
14 dwelling units per acre maximum
Common uses in R-3 in Moore
- Townhomes
- Small apartment buildings (up to 3 stories)
- Triplex / quadplex
- Group residence
- Senior living facility
Multi-family construction triggers commercial building permit review in Moore. Site drainage plans must be stamped by an OK-licensed engineer. Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) required if disturbance exceeds 1 acre. Buffer requirements adjacent to R-1 / R-2 are strictly enforced by Moore Planning.
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.
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