Oklahoma Co. Commissioners Sue Oklahoma City Over Denial Of Jail Site Zoning Permit

Court documents show the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners is suing the City of Oklahoma City after the city denied a zoning permit for a new county jail.

Friday, June 21st 2024, 5:18 am

By: News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -

The Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners is suing Oklahoma City over the city's denial of a zoning permit for the new county jail, court documents show.

In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the county claims its sovereignty over the issue, and says it has a duty to provide a safe jail.

The county is asking the court to block the city from denying any zoning or permits that delays or prevents the county from building a jail and mental health facility at the proposed site along East Grand Boulevard.