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Rent a Parks pavlion for your next gathering
Several of the shade pavilions and picnic shelters at City parks are available for rent through the Parks Department’s reservation office...
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Parking/Driving in designated park areas
Driving and parking on green areas in City parks is not allowed...
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Help Oklahoma City recycle
Oklahoma City citizens send more than 275,000 tons of trash to the landfill and recycle only 8,000 tons. That’s only about 3 percent, and that’s not enough...
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Big Blue guidelinesBig Blue is the name given to your solid waste or trash collection cart. Crews begin collecting trash at 6 a.m. Big Blue can be set out for pickup no earlier than the evening before collection day. Only Big Blue trashcans will be emptied...
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City ordinance requires exterior maintenance
City ordinance 24-101 requires the exterior of a structure, including fences, to be maintained in good repair, in sound condition and sanitary so as to not cause a health hazard or nuisance to others...
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Report dilapidated houses to the Action Center
Dilapidated structures are structures that have sustained such damage as to pose a real hazard for neighborhoods. Dilapidated structures can include structures with foundation damages, collapsing roofs, major structural damage and/or decay...
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City will act on vacant, unsecured houses
State statute requires that if a house or building of any kind is unoccupied, it must be secured. Any openings in the structure must be locked, boarded or otherwise secured to keep animals or other beings out of the house or building...
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City warns residents not to release swimming pool water into storm drains
With summertime upon us, many Oklahoma City residents will be draining and refilling their swimming pools. Before you pour that chlorinated water down your storm water drain, think about the consequences. Many people may not know it, but it is illegal to discharge chlorinated swimming pool water into your neighborhood storm water drain...
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City encourages citizens to register storm shelters
The City of Oklahoma City invites residents to register their storm shelters by contacting the Action Center at 405 297-2535. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is using the information provided by residents about their storm shelters to create a computer database of their locations. GIS has the ability to retrieve valuable information such as the type of shelter, the location of the shelter on the property and emergency contact phone numbers for the property occupants. This information can be used to create maps of areas that are hit by severe weather...
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Illegally-placed signs draw City attention
A City ordinance that bans signs in rights of way and on other City properties has resulted in the collection and disposal of thousands of illegally placed signs. The location of City rights of way varies depending on the width of the street. Along highly traveled arterial roadways where most of the signs can be found, the right of way can be as much as 26 feet from the curb. On most residential streets, the right of way is generally 12 feet from the curb. Signs are also illegal when placed in medians, parks, on utility poles, hydrants or street signs. In almost all cases temporary signs are illegal, regardless of whether they are placed in the median or not...
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High grass and weeds draw citizen ire, City action
The number one complaint from people across the City is about high grass and weeds in a neighbor’s yard. What is a high grass and weeds violation? According to state statute, grass is in violation when it reaches a height of 12 inches...
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Permits required for garage sales
Each household in Oklahoma City is allowed to have two garage sales per year with proper permits. Garage sale permits are $7 and are available through the License Division, 420 W. Main St from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can download a permit application from our website at www.okc.gov...
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Dead animals require owner attention
Owners of dead animals are required to properly dispose of them. They should not be placed in trash bins, but may be brought to the City of Oklahoma City’s Animal Welfare Division at 2811 SE 29th between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week...
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Barking dogs can lead to fines
According to City Municipal Code, it is illegal to allow any animal to continuously bark, howl or otherwise disturb the peace. Officers can issue a citation to the owner if a citizen is willing to sign a complaint for allowing an animal to bark continuously...
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Alarm permit fees increase to reflect City costs
Fees for obtaining and renewing burglar/fire alarm permits have increased as part of City-wide readjustment of fees. The cost for a new alarm permit has increased from to $20 to $27. The cost for renewing an alarm has increased from $5 to $17...
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City's Action Center handles citizen complaints, questions
The Action Center is the City’s central source for requesting City services, information and referrals. The Action Center takes complaints and questions from citizens and directs them to other City departments and divisions so that your voice is heard. Code violations are reported to the Action Center and then sent to the proper department or division, including Police, Code Enforcement and Zoning Enforcement...
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Saturday Morning Sweep helps citizens clean up neighborhoods
Saturday Morning Sweep is offered to residents who want to clean up their neighborhood’s yards and surrounding areas – greenbelts, parks, medians, easements, etc. The program is offered April 1 through Sept. 30, and neighborhoods can participate one Saturday each year...
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City offers free landfill days to residents
The City of Oklahoma City offers residents two free landfill days each year, usually in the spring and fall. On these designated days, you may drop off a limited amount of waste at one of the four landfills...
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Boating and Fishing Permits
Boaters who want to enjoy recreation activities on local lakes must purchase a city boating permit and a state boating license...
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Bulk Waste (Big Junk)
One day a month, residents can set their bulk waste – or big junk – at the curb no earlier than three days before the scheduled pickup day...
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Leash law keeps dogs, people safe
In the City of Oklahoma City, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times outside of their home. This ordinance is in effect not only for the safety of the dogs, but the safety of other citizens as well...
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Help keep parks free of litter
Please remember, City parks are for everyone to share and enjoy. Please help keep them clean...
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Mulching saves your time, City landfill space
Ever think about lawn mulching instead of mowing? You’ll spend less time doing yard work...
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Coping with sewer backups
Unpleasant and messy sewer backups can cause residents to worry about who will pay for the repair and cleanup...
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