Barndominiums in Moore
Moore is mostly suburban lots, with some larger tracts on the east side. Building a barndo here usually means fitting a metal or post-frame home into a residential neighborhood, so exterior rules matter more than in the county.
The permit form already expects metal
Moore's new residential building application lists construction types including Metal Frame/Brick Veneer and Metal Frame/Other Siding, so a metal-framed house is a recognized option on the form (Moore new residential building application). Inspections can be reached at 405-793-5051 (Moore new residential building application).
Street-facing accessory buildings
Many barndo owners want a separate shop. Moore's code says that if an accessory building sits on a front or side building line visible from the street, at least 50 percent of the street-facing facade must be brick or rock veneer, or another material the community development director approves, to match or complement the house (Moore zoning code (Zoneomics copy)).
No container homes
The same chapter bars using steel shipping containers as permanent buildings (Moore zoning code (Zoneomics copy)). If a design leans on containers, it will not fit Moore's rules.
Moore tips
- Plan the shop location so it is behind the building line, or budget for masonry on the street side.
- Ask if your subdivision has covenants that restrict metal siding.
- Adding a storm shelter or safe room? Moore has a separate storm shelter permit application that also registers the shelter and asks for FEMA-compliant plans (Moore storm shelter permit application). Ask builders whether a shelter is in the price.
- Bring a full plan set: frame type, foundation and elevations.
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