I’m planning to buy a vacant lot and build a four plex on it in Tulsa Oklahoma.It’s a residential lot, so I should be able to build fourplex right? Is there somewhere I can check about requirements on what to build on a vacant-lot? Please advise. Thank you!
It's completely dependent on the zoning. You need to look online to see if Tulsa has a zoning tool for you to verify or you can go in to the planning department and ask questions. They should be able to straighten you out.
@Pedro Tavares Hi Pedro! Thank you for your quick response. The zoning is RS3. Do you have an idea what that is? Currently checking about it too. Thank you very much!
No, I'm not familiar with Tulsa. Every city has its own zoning and naming for different types of zones. To further complicate things building codes have similar names for occupancy categories. Realtors that attempt to convey zoning information will sometimes use Building Code occupancy names such as "R3" to say you can build a single family house on a parcel, which is correct for the building code, R3 occupancy includes single family homes, but not necessarily the correct name for the zoning in that jurisdiction.
RS3 at face value might mean something like Residential Zoning, 3 Units. Which may mean 3 units are allowed on each parcel or may mean something like 3 units per acre. I really wouldn't know without diving into Tulsa's municipal code. Density (unit count) is generally displayed on a per square foot or per acre ratio. Such as 1 Dwelling Unit per every 1,000 square feet of lot area. Or 35 Units per Acre. You need to research your lot.
As Pedro has stated your best option is to call the local jurisdiction. If they are like the city I live in they will be happy to help and they will tell exactly what you need to know.