C-1 Zoning in Norman, OK - Setbacks, Height, and Use Rules
C-1 Local Commercial District is intended for neighborhood-serving retail and service uses with limited size and traffic impact.
What C-1 allows
Permitted uses in C-1
Neighborhood retail, sit-down restaurants (no drive-through), professional offices and clinics, limited automotive service (no body shops).
Setback rules
C-1 setback requirements in Norman
Front setback
15 feet (build-to line in some corridors)
Side setback
0 feet (10 feet when adjacent to residential)
Rear setback
10 feet (25 feet when adjacent to residential)
Height limit
Maximum structure height
35 feet
Max density
Allowed density
5,000 sq ft maximum tenant footprint
Common uses in C-1 in Norman
- Neighborhood grocery / drug store
- Personal services
- Sit-down restaurant
- Professional office
No drive-through uses in C-1 (move to C-2 or C-3). Change of use permit required when tenant occupancy classification changes.
Verify zoning before you design
Permitly's zoning lookup cross-references Norman Code of Ordinances — Chapter 36 (Zoning, 33 districts), Chapter 11 (Buildings) against your project so you know what you can build before spending on design.
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