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1. Do I live in the city limits or in the county?

Some people who have Claremore addresses do not live in the Corporate City Limits. If you are unsure if you are a City of Claremore or Rogers County resident this may help you determine which is accurate. If you live south of Lowery Road and North of Flint/King Road you are probably inside the city limits. If your zip code is 74019, your street address has five digits or you live on a street numbered above 450, you are a Rogers County resident. Rogers County residents should direct their questions to the Rogers County Planning Office at (918) 341-0486.

2. What if I have a Planning and Zoning related question, but live outside the City limits?

This department handles matters within the corporate limits of the city of Claremore only. If you live outside the city limits, you should direct your questions to the Rogers County Planning Commission at (918) 341-0486 or visit this website.

3. Why can't I do something now that my neighbor did three years ago?

The planning staff, on behalf of the City of Claremore, is responsible for upholding the current Codes and Ordinances fairly and evenly among all citizens. Codes and Ordinances must change as our City continues to grow and as state and federal laws mandate. Often, any conditions that existed before the passage of a new ordinance are legal non-conforming uses, commonly referred to as “grandfathered” uses. Alternatively, your neighbor may not have followed the proper permitting procedures leaving staff unaware of a violation. If that is the case, the Claremore Code Enforcement can address this problem.

4. Does the Planning and Zoning division plan what Claremore will look like?

The Planning and Zoning division directs proposed development and growth in Claremore through existing Codes and Ordinances such as the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Regulations and City Codes and Ordinances. We do not tell individuals or organizations what they can or can not locate in Claremore, but do advise them of zoning codes and other pertinent features that detail what can and can not be approved in certain areas of the city.

5. What new businesses are coming to Claremore?

Business recruiting is handled by CIEDA. Often developers must remain secretive as business deals are being closed and the planning staff may remain unaware or be asked not to publicize potential projects. If you have specific questions about a location we are able to address those with the information we have in our public records. For more information, visit CIEDA's website.

6. What type of work requires a permit?

Any work that involves using one of the trades (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to complete the job requires a permit. Any interior remodel job that does not involve the trades does not require a permit.

7. How much are your license and permit fees?

The fees are based on the individual structure and typically range from $5 to $100. The fees handled through Development Services can be found in the City Code of Ordinances in Chapter 150.

8. Why do we have to do things in Claremore that are not required in Tulsa, Owasso and other parts of Rogers County?

Claremore shares many similarities to its neighboring communities; however, a close comparison will highlight a number of differences. Each community is able to set its own Codes and Regulations that are unique to that community (within the confines of state regulations). Codes and Regulations are adopted at public City Council meetings where citizens are allowed to voice any concerns.