Amendments to the 2016 City of Tulsa Zoning Code   
 
On March 22, the Tulsa City Council adopted amendments to the zoning code as recommended by the Tulsa Metropolitan Planning Commission (TMAPC).

After the development of the 2016 Zoning Code, which became effective on January 1, 2016, a code implementation team was established to identify changes and clarifications to address issues that have arisen during the first months of using the new set of regulations. The adopted amendments can be found in Ordinance No. 23668 .     

For more information or questions about the zoning code or amendments, please contact INCOG staff: Susan Miller, Dwayne Wilkerson or Nathan Foster at (918) 584-7526.
Convenience Counts - Permit Center Launches New Kiosk System

The City of Tulsa recently implemented a convenient system for customers to meet with permit center staff without the wait lines. Customers can now go online, text a number or sign-in at the kiosk at the Permit Center to request a meeting with a permit representative. 

The customer will receive an estimated wait time, so unnecessary time is not spent at the Tulsa Permit Center. Visit us online and learn how you can get started!
Engineer Joins Infrastructure Development Process Team

Development Services welcomes Mr. Sandford (Sandy) Silman, PE, CFM, Senior Engineer, to the City of Tulsa infrastructure development team. Silman is a registered professional Civil Engineer with more than 20 years of design experience on transportation projects, residential subdivisions and commercial developments. He graduated from San Jose State University and worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for four years. Silman moved to Tulsa in 2000 and has worked in the Tulsa area for the last 17 years. He has worked for both private engineering firms and the City of Tulsa, including six years with the Stormwater Design team in the Engineering Department. Silman has been with Development Services since August 2016.  

Feedback Tulsa - We Want to Hear from You!
FeedbackTulsa is an online forum for civic engagement. Read what others are saying about important Tulsa topics and then post your own statement. City officials will use your statements in the decision-making process to set priorities and implement programs.

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Peak Democracy is a non-partisan company whose mission is to broaden civic engagement and build public trust in government. As with any public comment process, participation in FeedbackTulsa is voluntary. City officials will consider input from this forum along with all other channels for citizen engagement. However you choose to participate, thank you for helping us build a better Tulsa.
Update to the Subdivision Regulations

With the adoption of the new Zoning Code in December 2015, the update to the Subdivision Regulations is now underway. The City of Tulsa has engaged a project work group consisting of industry professionals and subject matter experts led by Duncan Associates to complete the update in a 12-month process. For more information on this project, visit the
Peoria Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Land-Use Study

The City of Tulsa Planning Department has engaged a project team led by The Lakota Group to complete a land-use study for transit station areas to be located along the Bus Rapid Transit corridor and established along Peoria Avenue from 38th Street North and the intersection of Lewis Avenue and 81st Street. It will feature up to 36 stations at 19 different locations. For more information, visit the project website. 
House Bill 2211 - Improving the Subdivision Process in Tulsa
On April 20, House Bill (HB) 2211 was sent to Governor Fallin for her signature to amend Title 19 Section 863.9 and 863.10 allowing the Metropolitan area Planning Commission (TMAPC) to delegate appropriate tasks to professional staff. 

What does this mean for Tulsa? This amendment will improve the subdivision process in Tulsa and Tulsa County by enabling the TMAPC to delegate approval of some actions on behalf of the Commission. These specific actions are not identified in the Bill, but will be detailed in the local subdivision regulations and approved through a public adoption process. 
Update to Landscape Regulations
The City of Tulsa has engaged Duncan Associates to complete an update to the City's landscaping regulations found in the Zoning Code. A working group of local professionals and a technical team of City and INCOG staff will guide this eight-month process. The groups will consider topics related to streetscapes, canopy, landscaping, and public infrastructure. Throughout the upcoming months, opportunities for your input will be provided to ensure the project's success. 
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