Tulsa Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Tulsa held 12 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 38 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 36 were approved (95% approval rate) and 2 denied. 3 decisions were deferred. Activity was down 12% compared to April (644 activity items across 16 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Z7860/CPA131 - Rezoning at 4020 W Edison St. for RV Park

Deferred.

Request to rezone 3.8 acres from partial CS to full CS zoning with optional development plan, and comprehensive plan amendment from neighborhood to multiple-use. Applicant Darnell Blackman proposes approximately 55-unit RV park. Located east of southeast corner of West Edison St. and North 41st West Ave. Significant neighborhood opposition regarding traffic, infrastructure, and compatibility concerns.

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Variance for Shipping Container ADU Exterior at 2207 S Delaware Court

Denied.

Denied variance of exterior finish and roof pitch requirements for the shipping container accessory dwelling unit. Applicant requested to use shipping container without matching house materials or roof pitch.

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Variance for Accessory Building at 7882 E King Street North

Denied.

Denied variance to increase allowable floor area of detached accessory building from 500 square feet to 1,380 square feet in RS3 district for applicant James Taylor. Applicant wanted space for upholstery equipment and storage.

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Variance for Floor Area Ratio at 1422 S Denver Ave.

Approved.

Approved variance to increase maximum allowable floor area ratio in OM district from 0.5 to 1.01 for applicant Joel Collins on behalf of property owner Caleb Green. Multifamily development on 0.15 acre corner lot at 14th and Denver with NIO infill overlay.

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Special Exception for Driveway Width at 8625 S Houston Ave. West

Approved.

Approved special exception to increase maximum allowable driveway width in RS1 district from 30 feet to 42 feet in street setback for applicants Luke and Dia Sherman. Three-car garage on 0.75 acre corner lot in private street subdivision.

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Continuance for BOA 24-048 at 1119 E 37th Place

Deferred.

Case continued to June 23rd at request of neighbor Nathan Lai who owns property at 1119 E 37th Place. Neighbors requested time to research the variance request and form consensus. Applicant Eric Enyart of Tanner Consulting represented property owner Mr. Allen.

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Special Exception for Carport at 2630 E 16th Street South

Approved.

Approved special exception to permit a carport in the street setback and street yard in RS3 district for applicant Lori Phillips on behalf of Michael Craig Thomas. Existing garage damaged by car will be demolished and replaced with carport.

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Variance for Accessory Building Height at 2202 S Madison Ave.

Approved.

Approved variance to increase allowable height for detached accessory building from 18 feet to 24.6 feet and top plate height from 10 feet to 17 feet in rear setback in RS2 district for applicant Kevin Kirby on behalf of the Wilkins family. Pavilion structure on top of existing three-car garage.

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Zoning Changes

• CSOL → RS3 to CS at Northwest corner of West 61st Street South and South Union Avenue (Not specified)
• PUD 375 → PUD 375F (major amendment) at Northwest corner of West 61st Street South and South Union Avenue (Not specified)
• SR → RS5 and CS at Southwest of corner of South 129th East Avenue and East 41st Street South (Not specified)
• CSRMH, RM1, AG → MPD9 at North of northeast corner of East 91st Street South and Riverside Parkway (Not specified)
• RS (with no private street allowance) → RS with Optional Development Plan allowing private streets at East 119th Street (two lots on north side) (Nathan Cross)
• RS3 → MX1F35, approximately one acre at Southeast corner of East Newton St. and North Oswego Ave. (Lee Simon Design)
• Partial CS / AG → CS with Optional Development Plan, 3.8 acres at 4020 W Edison St. (east of West Edison St. and North 41st West Ave.) (Darnell Blackman)
• AG → RE at 17096 S Yale Ave., Bixby (Ahmad Mordavi)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 95 instances
• residential: 56 instances
• rezoning: 50 instances
• variance: 42 instances
• historic preservation: 35 instances

What to Watch

• Historic preservation mentions were up 192% from April.

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