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Storm shelters and safe rooms in Warr Acres, OK

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Storm shelters in Warr Acres

Warr Acres is a small city in the northwest part of the Oklahoma City metro.

Before you buy

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Warr Acres storm shelter permit quick facts

Plain-English summary of official city pages, checked October 26, 2026. Not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the city before you buy.

Warr Acres' zoning code (19.41.120) says a building permit is required for any type of storm shelter or safe room, and a plot plan is required.
In-ground and above-ground storm shelters are allowed in side and rear yards, subject to setbacks. A side-yard shelter must not be visible from the street.
No part of a shelter may be closer than 10 feet to a utility easement or right-of-way, or closer than 6 feet to a side or rear lot line. Storm shelters are not counted in back-yard coverage calculations.
Safe rooms are permitted anywhere within the building.
The city asks owners to register their shelter with the Police Department so crews can check that people are out after the storm passes.

Who to contact in Warr Acres

City of Warr Acres, 4301 N. Ann Arbor Avenue, Warr Acres, OK 73122, (405) 789-2892.

Questions to ask a Warr Acres installer

Will the shelter location meet the 10-foot and 6-foot setbacks on my lot?
Will you draw the plot plan and pull the city permit?
Will you help me register the shelter with the Police Department?

Sources: Warr Acres code 19.41.120 · Warr Acres shelter registration

Warr Acres FAQ

Do I need a permit for a storm shelter in Warr Acres?

Yes. City code 19.41.120 requires a building permit for construction of any type of storm shelter or safe room, and a plot plan.

How far from the property line must a Warr Acres shelter be?

No portion may be closer than 6 feet to a side or rear lot line, or closer than 10 feet to a utility easement or right-of-way.

Can I put a shelter in my front yard in Warr Acres?

The code permits in-ground and above-ground shelters in side and rear yards. A side-yard shelter can't be visible from the street.

Where do I register my shelter in Warr Acres?

The city asks you to register with the Police Department using the link on its Register Your Storm Shelter page.

What does a storm shelter cost in Warr Acres?

There's no official local price list. Prices depend on type (in-garage, underground, above-ground safe room), size and installation. Get 2–3 written quotes; see our cost guide.

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