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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.

Related Norman zoning districts

Not legal advice. Permitly summarizes publicly available Norman Code of Ordinances — Chapter 36 (Zoning, 33 districts), Chapter 11 (Buildings)standards. Zoning districts, overlays, and amendments change; always verify the current code and your parcel's zoning with Norman Development Servicesbefore relying on any information on this page.