Tulsa Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Tulsa held 10 public meetings covering zoning matters. 55 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 49 approved (96% approval rate), 2 denied, 4 deferred. Activity was up 316% compared to January (182 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Billboard and Sign Variances at 5112 South Harvard Avenue

Denied.

Variance denied to increase maximum display area from 615 square feet to 672 square feet and reduce spacing requirement from 1,200 feet to 650 feet for dynamic display billboard in CS District for applicant Encino's 3D Custom Products LLC. Representatives from Lamar Outdoor Advertising and Griffin Media spoke in opposition citing concerns about precedent for billboard spacing.

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Carport Setback Variances at 1437 North Joplin Avenue

Denied.

Variance denied to reduce side setback from 5 feet to 0 feet and rear setback from 20 feet to 5 feet in RS-3 District for applicant RCJ Designs LLC. Carport was built without permits and owners sought forgiveness after construction.

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MPD 6 - Fair Oaks Ranch Master Plan Development (6,229 acres)

Approved.

Rezoning from AG to Master Plan Development for 6,229 acres owned by Fair Oaks Ranch LLC and Robwall LLC. The MPD includes six development areas: neighborhood centers, town centers, village centers, regional centers, and business/industrial centers. Approximately 1,200 acres designated for open space, parks, and trails. Industrial setbacks increased to 100 feet from AG/residential property (75 feet in code), data center setback of 250 feet from 31st Street, enhanced screening requirements with one tree per 20 linear feet (versus 40 feet in code).

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PUD 876 - Warehouse/Commercial Development on North Yale Avenue

Approved.

New Planned Unit Development for 16.5-acre site at 9802 North Yale Avenue in Sperry for warehouse, commercial, and wholesale uses. Located in Highway 75 corridor planning area with approximately 660 feet of highway frontage. Development includes private streets, aerobic septic systems, and stormwater management.

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Sign Variance at 2424 East 21st Street South

Deferred.

Continued to March 10 meeting. Applicant Pete Webb requesting variance to increase wall sign display area from 48 to 96 square feet in OM District for Central Bank. Board requested applicant assess all existing signage on property and return with aggregate variance request.

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Manufactured Housing Unit at 624 South 193rd East Avenue

Approved.

Special exception approved to permit a 2,000 square foot manufactured housing unit built in 2000 with hip roof and asphalt shingles in AGR District for applicant Brian Henley. Property is 2 acres with mobile home parks nearby to the north.

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Wall Sign Variances at 2627 East 21st Street South

Deferred.

Case continued to February 24, 2026 for AMAX Sign Company requesting variance to permit more than one wall sign and increase maximum display area in RM-2 District. Board requested applicant provide mock-ups of 32 square foot signs and verify if two building entrances exist which could permit two signs without variance.

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Outdoor Vehicle Display Variance at 1423 North Lewis Avenue

Deferred.

Case BOA 23996 continued to February 24, 2026 for applicant Blanca Imacana requesting variance to allow outdoor storage and display of vehicles within 300 feet of residential district in CS District. Staff discovered previous variance already approved outdoor display on southern half of property.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 55 recorded zoning decisions. See all Tulsa meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Residential (1965 plat) → Residential (easements removed) at 17 (specific address referenced in easement closure) (Property owner (redevelopment planned))
• RS-2 → RM-2 at West of Northwest Corner of East 62nd Street South and Troost Avenue (Not specified)
• AG → RS-5 at East of Northeast Corner of 41st Street South and Lynn Lane Avenue (Not specified)
• RS → OL at North of Northwest Corner of East 36th Street South and South Yale (Not specified)
• RM-1 and RS-3 → RM-1 at Southwest and Southeast Corners of East Yonge Street and North Quaker Avenue (Not specified)
• CH to RS-3 → CH at Southwest Corner of East Latimer Street North and North Mingo Road (Not specified)
• RS-3 → CS at Northeast Corner of South Sheridan Road and East 4th Place South (Not specified)
• CS, RM, RS-2 → CS at North of Northwest Corner of West 71st Street South and South Union Avenue (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 122 instances
• variance: 106 instances
• setback: 67 instances
• residential: 62 instances
• comprehensive plan: 56 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 408% from January.
• Variance came up 112% more often than January.
• Setback saw 148% more mentions month-over-month.
• Residential increased 195% compared to January.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 56 mentions, not present in January.

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