Bill No. 1496 amends Section 44-110 of Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to appeals from the board of adjustment in municipalities. The bill allows municipalities, where the council does not serve as the board, to determine whether the decisions of the board are final and subject to judicial review, final with the option to appeal to the council, or merely advisory to the council. This change aims to provide municipalities with greater flexibility in managing the appeals process related to board decisions.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for filing an appeal, including the requirement for a notice of appeal to be filed with both the municipal clerk and the board of adjustment clerk, and specifies that no bond or deposit for costs is necessary for such appeals. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.