Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Tulsa, OK. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through August 11, 2026
Updated with meetings through August 11, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Residential district for single-family estate development at the lowest density.
Single-family residential district, low density.
Single-family residential district, medium density.
Single-family residential district, high density.
Single-family residential district, highest density.
Single-family residential district (no prior-code equivalent), highest single-family density tier.
Residential district accommodating duplex (two-household) dwellings.
Residential district accommodating townhouse dwellings.
Multi-family residential district, lowest density.
Multi-family residential district, low density.
Multi-family residential district, medium density.
Multi-family residential district, high density.
Residential district for manufactured/mobile home development.
Mixed-use district for small-scale retail, service and dining uses serving nearby residential areas, combined with residential/office uses.
Mixed-use district accommodating a combination of residential, commercial and office uses at community scale.
Mixed-use district accommodating a combination of residential, commercial and office uses at regional scale.
Intended to facilitate the development and preservation of low-intensity office development.
Intended to accommodate medium-intensity office development, together with community facilities typically found in conjunction with offices.
Intended to provide for multi-story office development.
Intended to provide areas for high-intensity office uses, together with community facilities and commercial uses typically found in conjunction with high-intensity office uses.
Intended to accommodate convenience, neighborhood, subcommunity, community, and regional shopping centers providing a range of retail and personal service uses.
Intended to accommodate established commercial uses while protecting adjacent residential areas, and to accommodate the grouping of compatible commercial and light industrial uses.
Intended to accommodate high-intensity commercial and related uses primarily in the core area of the city and along older commercial corridors while minimizing encroachment on stable residential neighborhoods.
Intended to accommodate and encourage the most intense use of land within the central core area (Inner Dispersal Loop), without regard to building height, floor area, land coverage and parking requirements.
Intended to provide areas suitable for manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing, and other industrial activities that have few if any adverse land use or environmental impacts.
Intended to group together a wide range of industrial uses that may produce some moderate adverse land use or environmental impacts.
Intended to provide areas for manufacturing and other industrial activities that may constitute substantial adverse land use or environmental impacts or hazards.
Special district primarily intended to accommodate agricultural and related uses.
Special district primarily intended for areas of the city suited to low-density residential use in an agricultural setting.
Special district intended for parking uses.
Special district providing a development-plan-based framework for corridor development.
Special district intended for scientific research uses.
Special mixed-use district for institutional development (map symbol MX-I).
Special district providing for master-planned development.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Tulsa in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Tulsa · Jul 29, 2026
Approved · Unanimouseast of the northeast corner of South Harvard Avenue and East 27th Avenue South
Zoning change from RS-3 to CG, approved unanimously on Jul 29, 2026 in Tulsa.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Tulsa · Jul 22, 2026
Approved · UnanimousEast of the northeast corner of South Harvard Avenue and East 27th Avenue South
Zoning change from RS-3 to CG, approved unanimously on Jul 22, 2026 in Tulsa.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Tulsa · Aug 5, 2026
Approved · UnanimousNortheast corner of West 37th Place and South Galveston Avenue, Tulsa
Zoning change from RS-3 to IM, approved unanimously on Aug 5, 2026 in Tulsa.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Tulsa · Aug 5, 2026
Approved · UnanimousFinal Plat for Stratford Ridge, approved unanimously on Aug 5, 2026 in Tulsa.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Tulsa · Jul 29, 2026
Approved · Unanimousnortheast corner of West 37th Place and South Galveston Avenue
Zoning change from RS-3 to IM, approved unanimously on Jul 29, 2026 in Tulsa.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Tulsa · Jul 29, 2026
Approved · Unanimouswest of the northwest corner of East 46th Street North and North Peoria Avenue
Zoning change from RS-3 to RM-3, approved unanimously on Jul 29, 2026 in Tulsa.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
In Tulsa, 86% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 89%, Special exception / conditional use 94%. ZoneWire analyzed 321 land-use board decisions in Tulsa over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 70 | 89% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 50 | 94% |
| Subdivision / plat | 48 | 92% |
| Variance | 43 | 58% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 22 | 95% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 23 | 96% |
| Industrial / warehouse | 15 | 87% |
| Mixed-use | 9 | 78% |
| Data center | 6 | 67% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Tulsa zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://maps.cityoftulsa.org/tulsazoning. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Tulsa include RE (Residential Single-family Estate), RS-1 (Residential Single-family (Low Density)), RS-2 (Residential Single-family (Medium Density)), RS-3 (Residential Single-family (High Density)), RS-4 (Residential Single-family (Highest Density)), RS-5 (Residential Single-family 5), RD (Residential Duplex), RT (Residential Townhouse). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Tulsa to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
The City of Tulsa Zoning Code is codified in Title 42 of the Tulsa Code of Ordinances. The current comprehensive Zoning Code was adopted November 5, 2015 and took effect January 1, 2016. It is administered by the Tulsa Planning Office and is available in full on the Tulsa Planning Office site and through the Municode Library.
Rezoning cases are heard by the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (TMAPC), a joint City-County cooperative planning commission authorized by Oklahoma Statutes Title 19, Section 863 and created in 1953 by the City of Tulsa and Tulsa County. TMAPC is a recommending body: it holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation, and the Tulsa City Council reviews and takes final action on rezoning cases within the city before permits can be obtained.
For a rezoning request, the Tulsa Planning Office mails notice to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property, publishes notice in the newspaper, and includes the case on the meeting agenda that is posted online about a week ahead of the hearing. Applicable fees include postage for mailing, any required physical postings, and the newspaper notice.
According to the Tulsa Planning Office, straight (conventional) rezoning typically takes approximately 60 to 90 days, which accounts for state-mandated notice periods, advertising, and notification of property owners within 300 feet. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) or Master Planned Development (MPD) generally takes 90 to 120 days or more, depending on the complexity of the request.
The City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment is empowered by state law to grant variances for hardships and to approve special exceptions to the zoning within its jurisdiction. It is made up of five appointed members and handles roughly 225 cases per year. Rezoning cases denied by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council, while Board of Adjustment denials are appealed to District Court.
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