{ "batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c1", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: anchor", "summary": "ANCHOR: Oklahoma Statutes Title 21 \"Crimes and Punishments\" (state \"sexually oriented business\" definition at 21 O.S. 1040.55) and Title 11 \"Cities and Towns\" (municipal zoning), index on the Oklahoma Legislature statutes page.", "body": "ANCHOR: Oklahoma Statutes Title 21 \"Crimes and Punishments\" (state \"sexually oriented business\" definition at 21 O.S. 1040.55) and Title 11 \"Cities and Towns\" (municipal zoning), index on the Oklahoma Legislature statutes page.\n\nWhat Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov) actually says:\n\n“Title 21. Crimes and Punishments (1904KB)”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov)", "evidence_quote": "Title 21. Crimes and Punishments (1904KB)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "anchor", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c2", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: (a) state definition of sexually oriented business", "summary": "21 O.S. 1040.55(A)(2) defines a \"sexually oriented business\" by reference to goods offered to patrons (10% display-space presumption); the definition, used for the section's exterior-sign rules, is framed around a business with patrons and display space and does not by its words reach a private residence producing content for online sale.", "body": "21 O.S. 1040.55(A)(2) defines a \"sexually oriented business\" by reference to goods offered to patrons (10% display-space presumption); the definition, used for the section's exterior-sign rules, is framed around a business with patrons and display space and does not by its words reach a private residence producing content for online sale.\n\nWhat Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov) actually says:\n\n““Sexually oriented business” means any business which offers its patrons goods of which a substantial portion are sexually oriented materials. Any business where more than ten percent (10%) of display space is used for sexually oriented materials shall be presumed to be a sexually oriented business;”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os21.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov)", "evidence_quote": "“Sexually oriented business” means any business which offers its patrons goods of which a substantial portion are sexually oriented materials. Any business where more than ten percent (10%) of display space is used for sexually oriented materials shall be presumed to be a sexually oriented business;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "(a) state definition of sexually oriented business", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c3", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: (a) adult cabaret definition", "summary": "21 O.S. 1040.55(A)(1) defines \"adult cabaret\" as a nightclub, bar, restaurant or similar establishment with nude performers -- a public-venue concept.", "body": "21 O.S. 1040.55(A)(1) defines \"adult cabaret\" as a nightclub, bar, restaurant or similar establishment with nude performers -- a public-venue concept.\n\nWhat Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov) actually says:\n\n““Adult cabaret” means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar establishment in which persons appear in a state of nudity in the performance of their duties;”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os21.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov)", "evidence_quote": "“Adult cabaret” means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar establishment in which persons appear in a state of nudity in the performance of their duties;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "(a) adult cabaret definition", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c4", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: (c) state-level distance rule - signage only", "summary": "21 O.S. 1040.55: the state-level locational rule found concerns exterior advertising signs within one mile of a state highway, not the siting of the business itself.", "body": "21 O.S. 1040.55: the state-level locational rule found concerns exterior advertising signs within one mile of a state highway, not the siting of the business itself.\n\nWhat Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov) actually says:\n\n“no billboard or other exterior advertising sign for an adult cabaret or sexually oriented business shall be located within one (1) mile of any state highway.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os21.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Oklahoma Legislature (Oklahoma Statutes, oklegislature.gov)", "evidence_quote": "no billboard or other exterior advertising sign for an adult cabaret or sexually oriented business shall be located within one (1) mile of any state highway.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "(c) state-level distance rule - signage only", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c5", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: Tulsa - SOB use category", "summary": "Tulsa Zoning Code 35.050-N lists sexually oriented business establishments (adult amusement/entertainment, adult bookstore, adult theaters, adult motel, arcade, etc.); each category is a public-facing venue and none describes private online content production. City used: Tulsa (2nd largest city).", "body": "Tulsa Zoning Code 35.050-N lists sexually oriented business establishments (adult amusement/entertainment, adult bookstore, adult theaters, adult motel, arcade, etc.); each category is a public-facing venue and none describes private online content production. City used: Tulsa (2nd largest city).\n\nWhat City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025) actually says:\n\n“Adult Amusement or Entertainment Amusement or entertainment that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on acts or material depicting, describing or relating to sexual conduct or specified anatomical areas, including but not limited to topless or bottomless dancers,”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tulsaplanning.org/plans/TulsaZoningCode.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025)", "evidence_quote": "Adult Amusement or Entertainment Amusement or entertainment that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on acts or material depicting, describing or relating to sexual conduct or specified anatomical areas, including but not limited to topless or bottomless dancers,", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "Tulsa - SOB use category", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c6", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: Tulsa - SOB separation distance", "summary": "Tulsa Zoning Code 40.370-A: sexually oriented business establishments are allowed only in districts expressly stated and must be 1,000 feet from another SOB and other listed uses. City: Tulsa.", "body": "Tulsa Zoning Code 40.370-A: sexually oriented business establishments are allowed only in districts expressly stated and must be 1,000 feet from another SOB and other listed uses. City: Tulsa.\n\nWhat City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025) actually says:\n\n“Sexually oriented business establishments are allowed only in those districts and under those approval procedures expressly stated in this zoning code.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tulsaplanning.org/plans/TulsaZoningCode.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025)", "evidence_quote": "Sexually oriented business establishments are allowed only in those districts and under those approval procedures expressly stated in this zoning code.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "Tulsa - SOB separation distance", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c7", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: Tulsa - home occupation type 1 permitted by right", "summary": "Tulsa Zoning Code 45.090-C/G: Type 1 home occupations (residents only, no employees/customers on site, e.g. artists, writers) are permitted as of right. City: Tulsa.", "body": "Tulsa Zoning Code 45.090-C/G: Type 1 home occupations (residents only, no employees/customers on site, e.g. artists, writers) are permitted as of right. City: Tulsa.\n\nWhat City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025) actually says:\n\n“Type 1 home occupations are those in which household residents use their home as a place of work, with no employees, customers or clients coming to the site.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tulsaplanning.org/plans/TulsaZoningCode.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025)", "evidence_quote": "Type 1 home occupations are those in which household residents use their home as a place of work, with no employees, customers or clients coming to the site.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "Tulsa - home occupation type 1 permitted by right", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c8", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: Tulsa - Type 2 home occupation special exception", "summary": "Tulsa Zoning Code 45.090-G(2): Type 2 home occupations (employees or customers come to the site, e.g. photographers) require a special exception under Section 70.120. City: Tulsa.", "body": "Tulsa Zoning Code 45.090-G(2): Type 2 home occupations (employees or customers come to the site, e.g. photographers) require a special exception under Section 70.120. City: Tulsa.\n\nWhat City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025) actually says:\n\n“Type 2 home occupations may be approved as an accessory use to a principal use in the household living use category through the special exception procedures of Section 70.120.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tulsaplanning.org/plans/TulsaZoningCode.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025)", "evidence_quote": "Type 2 home occupations may be approved as an accessory use to a principal use in the household living use category through the special exception procedures of Section 70.120.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "Tulsa - Type 2 home occupation special exception", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r327_oklahoma_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_oklahoma_327_c9", "category": "Business", "title": "Oklahoma: Tulsa - home occupation prohibited list silent on content production", "summary": "Tulsa Zoning Code 45.090-F lists prohibited home occupations (vehicle repair, dispatch centers, rental, taxis, tow trucks, taxidermy, restaurants, funeral, animal care, etc.); adult content filming is not listed. City: Tulsa.", "body": "Tulsa Zoning Code 45.090-F lists prohibited home occupations (vehicle repair, dispatch centers, rental, taxis, tow trucks, taxidermy, restaurants, funeral, animal care, etc.); adult content filming is not listed. City: Tulsa.\n\nWhat City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025) actually says:\n\n“45.090-F Prohibited Uses The following uses are expressly prohibited as home occupations: 1. Any type of assembly, cleaning, maintenance, painting or repair of vehicles or equipment with internal combustion engines”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tulsaplanning.org/plans/TulsaZoningCode.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Tulsa / Tulsa Planning Office (Tulsa Zoning Code, Oct. 21, 2025)", "evidence_quote": "45.090-F Prohibited Uses The following uses are expressly prohibited as home occupations: 1. Any type of assembly, cleaning, maintenance, painting or repair of vehicles or equipment with internal combustion engines", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "327-oklahoma-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Oklahoma", "topic": "Tulsa - home occupation prohibited list silent on content production", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "OK", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ok" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }