Tulsa Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Tulsa held 13 public meetings covering zoning matters. 32 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 26 approved (90% approval rate), 3 denied, 3 deferred. Activity was down 30% compared to September (600 activity items across 16 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Denial of 12-foot entry gate columns at Estates at Tulsa Hills

Denied.

Motion to deny a special exception to increase allowed fence height from 4 feet to 12 feet in the street setback for gated entry of the Estates at Tulsa Hills subdivision, north of the northeast corner of West 91st Street and South Maybelle Avenue. Applicant Natalie Cornett, Feller and Dietrich. Denial carried; chair voted no on the denial motion.

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Variance for used vehicle sales at 3017 South 129th East Avenue

Approved.

Variance to allow outdoor storage and display of vehicles for sale within 300 feet of an abutting residential district in the CS district on a 0.65-acre former Sonic drive-in site; applicant Domingo Maldonado, represented by counsel Ana Sanchez. Special exception for vehicle sales was approved at a prior meeting. Hardship found to be the narrow lot. Approved by roll call; Mr. Hill voted no.

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Street setback variance at 1528 East 55th Place South

Denied.

Variance to reduce the RS3 street setback from 25 ft to 12 ft 3 in for an unpermitted enclosed garage, applicant Darlene Bennett. Denied for insufficient hardship.

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Outdoor vehicle display variance at 3017 South 129th East Avenue

Deferred.

Variance to allow outdoor storage and display of vehicles for sale within 300 ft of an abutting residential district (RM1 apartments). A motion to deny failed, and no member moved to approve. The Board then continued the variance unanimously to October 27 so the applicant can prepare a hardship.

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Special exception for vinyl record press at 317 South Trenton Avenue

Approved.

Special exception to allow low-impact manufacturing and industry in the CH district for a boutique vinyl record pressing studio (approx. 2,500 sq ft, Suite D, 4-6 employees, 8-5 hours), first in Oklahoma, in the Pearl District near Church Studio. Applicant Natalie Cornett, Feller and Dietrich. Unanimous 4-0.

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Wall sign area variance at 15 East 5th Street South

Approved.

Variance to increase permitted aggregate wall sign area in the CBD from 426 sq ft to approximately 479 sq ft for a Spencer Fane (formerly Conner & Winters) sign on a 41-story building. Applicant Jesse Buccellini, Claude Neon Federal Signs. Hardship: size and height of building. Unanimous.

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Ordinance creating Office of Independent Review and Oversight for Public Safety

Denied.

Proposed new Title 16 creating an Office of Independent Review and Oversight for Public Safety, with a director and a civilian oversight board. The motion to approve failed on a roll call of 4 yes, 4 no, with 1 abstention. Gilbert, Bengel, Lakin and Bush voted no; Archie abstained.

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Vehicle sales special exception at 3017 South 129th East Avenue

Approved.

Special exception allowing personal vehicle sales in the CS district on a former Sonic site, applicant Domingo Maldonado. The motion was not tied to the plan showing outdoor display, so vehicles would need to be kept indoors unless the variance is later granted. Approved unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 32 recorded zoning decisions. See all Tulsa meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RS-1 → AG-R, 2.5 acres at North of the northeast corner of East 101st and 74th East Avenue (Crockett Trust)
• AG → CO at South and east of SE corner of W 71st St S and S Union Ave
• RS-1 → AGR at North of NE corner of E 101st St S and S 74th E Ave
• RS-3 → RM-1 at West of SW corner of E 3rd St S and S 193rd E Ave
• RS-3 → CH at West of SW corner of E 36th St S and S Peoria Ave
• RS-1 → AGR, 2.5 acres at North of the northeast corner of 101st and 76th East Avenue (Crockett Trust)
• RS-3 → RM-1, 10 acres at West of the southwest corner of East 3rd and South 193rd East Avenue (Vintage Housing)
• RS-3 → CH at West of the southwest corner of East 36th and Peoria (Quick Trip Corporation)

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 77 instances
• zoning: 48 instances
• residential: 38 instances
• comprehensive plan: 26 instances
• duplex: 26 instances

What to Watch

• Comprehensive plan mentions were up 73% from September.

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