RM-2 Zoning in Tulsa — Medium-Density Multi-Family
RM-2 supports medium-density apartment and stacked-flat development in Tulsa, typical of Cherry Street, Pearl District, and the Brookside corridor.
Maximum density is 18 units per acre with a 2,420 sq ft minimum lot area per unit. Maximum building height is 45 feet (typically 4 stories).
RM-2 requires 250 sq ft of common open space per dwelling unit and a private balcony or patio (minimum 6' x 6') per unit.
What RM-2 allows
Permitted uses in RM-2
Multi-family up to 18 units per acre. Townhome complexes. Live-work units. Mixed-use with conditional approval.
Setback rules
RM-2 setback requirements in Tulsa
Front setback
20 feet from front property line
Side setback
8 feet each side
Rear setback
20 feet from rear property line
Height limit
Maximum structure height
45 feet for principal structures
Max density
Allowed density
18 dwelling units per acre
Common uses in RM-2 in Tulsa
- Mid-size apartment buildings (12–40 units)
- Townhome complexes
- Live-work units
- Mixed-use with conditional approval
Full site plan review required. Fire sprinklers (NFPA 13/13R) required for buildings over 3 stories. Stormwater detention required.
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Permitly's zoning lookup cross-references Tulsa Zoning Code (Title 42) & Building Regulations (Title 51) against your project so you know what you can build before spending on design.
Related Tulsa zoning districts
RM-1 · Multi-Family Low Density
Setbacks, height & allowed uses
RM-3 · Multi-Family High Density
Setbacks, height & allowed uses