Welcome to Development Now
September 2020
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51 Median Days
to receive a Commercial Building Permit
DOWN from 65 Days
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21 Median Days
to receive a Residential Building Permit
DOWN from 28 Days
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22 Median Days
to receive a WSD Permit
DOWN from 26 Days
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26 Median Days
to receive a Zoning Permit
UP from 23 Days
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1 Median Days
to receive a Sidewalk
or Driveway Permit
DOWN from 4 Days
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COVID-19 Procedures Update
The Permit Center is open and taking precautions for a safe environment. However, we still continue to urge customers to use the online portal or mail applications as much as possible. If you are coming into the office, you may utilize our Qless sign in with your phone by texting City of Tulsa Permit Center to (918) 218-2972 before you get to the office; the use of masks is mandatory while visiting the Permit Center. If you require assistance completing an online application, call (918) 596-9456 to get connected with a Permit Specialist who will answer your questions.
Customers may utilize the online portal for all but five permit applications (exceptions listed below). Plans will need to be uploaded for permit applications. Commercial Priority Review, Repair, Commercial Certificates of Occupancy, and Demolition permit applications cannot be filed using the online portal. Except for Repair permits, you can submit the four other types of permits by email to COTdevSvcs@cityoftulsa.org. Repair permits must be applied for in person. All applications may be applied for in person, but online application are encouraged to save you time. All other applications can be accessed by using the online portal. After sending your application in, either using the online portal or by email, our staff will contact you if we need more information or have further questions.
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New Certificate of Compliance Roll-Out Launch
Beginning Sept. 15, 2020, a new Certificate of Compliance Inspection will be launched similar to the City’s COO Update for Liquor License process to ensure all medical marijuana business licenses, whether new or renewal, are compliant with all applicable City of Tulsa code requirements prior to the Certificate of Compliance being issued. The COC Inspection cost will vary, but on average it should be approximately $384. Once the business is compliant with all of the applicable requirements, the Tulsa Fire Department will approve the certificate.
All medical marijuana businesses must complete all steps up to and including Certificate of Occupancy inspections to receive the Certificate of Compliance sign off. There are five types of CO inspections. Upon receipt of the Certificate of Compliance, the business can then reach out to the OMMA for their license. After receiving their OMMA license, the business must present their license back to the City of Tulsa. The City will then grant the business their Certificate of Occupancy.
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New Parklet Program
Expands Outdoor Seating
On June 17, 2020, the Tulsa City Council adopted a new Parklet Program, which is designed to invigorate the pedestrian realm with activity. Parklets are small platforms that take the place of one or multiple on-street parking spaces, and extend the sidewalk to provide space for seats, tables, or other public amenities. With proper design and management, parklets add vitality to the street by encouraging walking, shopping, dining and socializing.
Parklets are built, operated and maintained by an adjacent business or organization, and offer residents and visitors new opportunities to stop, sit, and enjoy the surrounding neighborhood street life. They increase vibrancy and can improve the quality of life in Tulsa’s commercial corridor.
Parklets are permitted through the Tulsa Planning Office on behalf of the City of Tulsa. To apply for a parklet, first submit an initial application demonstrating that your parklet idea is consistent with the guidelines and standards established in the parklet program manual. For more information about the parklet program please contact urbandesign@incog.org or visit the Tulsa Planning Office online at www.tulsaplanning.org.
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Submitting Permit Revisions Online
When plans are reviewed, and deficiency comments released, returning customers can log in to the online portal to view feedback. This involves reviewing the PDF documents and acknowledging corrections (if there are any). Submitting revisions online is simple:
Log in: Use credentials to log in to the online portal to view permit history and access permit submittals.
My Permits: Select “my permits” from the permit dashboard. The drop-down menu can be used to sort all permits by relevance, permit number or address.
Select Permit: After identifying permit(s) requiring revision, select the permit number to display permit details.
Supporting Documents: Upon selecting supporting documents, the browse button will appear in the bottom right corner. Select browse to search and select revised documents.
Upload: Select and upload all necessary documents to the portal. The file name and size will appear in pending supporting documents indicating files have been uploaded to the system.
Submit: Once all necessary documents have been uploaded to the portal click “submit.” This will allow plans to accessed by the permit center specialist and plan reviewer(s).
Contact: Upon submitting revisions please contact a permit intake specialist or the permit center at (918) 596-9456 to notify them of the revised plan submittal. This is an important step to ensure plans move forward in the review process.
For assistance, please call Development Services Liaison Ashley Chaney at (918) 576-5527.
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Permit Center Now Processing Spacing Verification
Spacing verifications are now processed and permitted through the City of Tulsa’s Permit Center. The spacing and verification procedure applies whenever the zoning code requires that a use, structure, or other development be separated or spaced a minimum distance from another use, structure, or development feature.
Listed below is the procedure when applying for spacing verifications for the proposed location of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Plasma Center, Day Labor Hiring Center, Package Store, Bail Bonds office, Pawn Shop, Family Child Care Home, Detention/Correctional Facility, Emergency/Protective Shelter, Homeless Center, Bar, Sexually Oriented Business, Outdoor Advertising Signs, Residential Treatment Center or Transitional Living Center.
1) Apply for any needed permits (Commercial Building, Zoning Clearance, Certificate of Occupancy) and complete and submit the Spacing Verification Application at that time.
2) Provide the following information with the application and signed affidavit.
- An aerial photograph identifying the location of the proposed use structure or development feature at the center of a circle, drawn to scale, the radius of which is the required separation distance from another use structure or development feature.
- On the aerial photograph, label the location of the nearest use, structure or development feature from which the proposed use, structure or development feature must be separated.
- Verification of having provided a copy of the zoning clearance permit application to the City Councilor for the city council district in which the subject property is located.
3) The Development Administrator will either accept or reject the spacing verification based on the evidence provided.
Appeals of spacing and distance verification decisions of the Development Administrator may be appealed through the Board of Adjustments.
For more information regarding spacing verifications please review the Zoning Code or contact the Permit Center at (918) 596-9456.
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Downtown Master TIF Policies
The City of Tulsa recently approved policies governing the use of incremental revenue for Development Assistance within the Downtown TIF Project Area. The Policy aligns the review and award process with the City's current development priorities in Downtown Tulsa, including but not limited to the expansion of affordable housing in Downtown and increased residential density, the preservation of historic properties, and the continued implementation of City adopted plans for Downtown Tulsa. View the Downtown TIF Development Assistance Policies online.
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New Permit Center Manager
Please welcome Dannette Williams in as Manager of the Permit Center. She started officially on Aug. 16, 2020, after accepting an offer following an assessment and interview process of a qualified pool of candidates. She is a veteran in permitting services for more than 26 years and she is now taking on added responsibilities. Dannette is well acquainted with the operations of the permit center intake process as well as the permit issuance process. She will continue to ensure smooth operation and bring innovation to service delivery.
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Tulsa Development in the News
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Did You Know?
On June 3, 2020, the Tulsa City Council adopted various changes to the City of Tulsa Zoning Code. The amendments are a result of the zoning code implementation team’s work and are minor in nature. The amendments to the City of Tulsa Zoning Code, Title 42 Tulsa Revised Ordinances, are located in the following sections:
Chapter 15 - Office, Commercial and Industrial Districts: Section 15.020 Use Regulations, Table 15-2: O, C and I District Use Categories;
Chapter 35 – Building Types and Use Categories: Section 35.040 Public, Civic and Institutional Use Category, Section 35.040-G Governmental Service;
Chapter 45- Accessory Uses and Structures: Section 45.080 Fences and Walls;
Chapter 65 – Landscaping and Screening: Section 65.060 Vehicular Use Area Buffers; Section 65.070 Screening; Section 65.080 Landscape and Screening Material;
Chapter 67 – Outdoor Lighting: Section 67.030 General Standards; Section 67.040 Lighting Plans
Chapter 70 – Review and Approval Procedures: Section 70.080 Zoning Clearance and Permits; Section 70.110 Spacing and Separation Distance Verifications;
Chapter 95 – Definitions: Section 95.220 Terms Beginning with “S” Sign, Campaign;
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Developments Services Department
175 E. 2nd Street, Suite 450
(918)-596-9456
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