RM-3 Zoning in Tulsa — High-Density Multi-Family
RM-3 is Tulsa's high-density multi-family district. It supports mid-rise apartment buildings up to 65 feet (about 6 stories) at densities up to 36 units per acre.
Maximum lot coverage is 60%. Setbacks are 15 ft front, 10 ft side (for buildings over 35 ft), and 20 ft rear. Bonus 1 ft side/rear setback per story above 3 stories.
RM-3 projects typically require full site plan review, parking studies, and may trigger traffic impact analysis. Located in transit-oriented locations and downtown-adjacent areas.
What RM-3 allows
Permitted uses in RM-3
Multi-family up to 36 units per acre. Mid-rise apartment buildings. Mixed-use with conditional approval.
Setback rules
RM-3 setback requirements in Tulsa
Front setback
15 feet from front property line
Side setback
10 feet each side (for buildings over 35 ft)
Rear setback
20 feet from rear property line
Height limit
Maximum structure height
65 feet for principal structures
Max density
Allowed density
36 dwelling units per acre
Common uses in RM-3 in Tulsa
- Mid-rise apartment buildings (40+ units)
- Mixed-use residential
- Student housing (downtown-adjacent)
Full site plan review and traffic impact analysis often required. Bonus density may be available for affordable housing commitments under select programs.
Verify zoning before you design
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.
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