Planning Programs
The Tulsa Planning Office is home to current and long-range planning for Tulsa and unincorporated areas in Tulsa County. Our staff also lead the Destination Districts program, assist on urban design projects, provide professional support for the planning commission, boards of adjustment, preservation commission, arts commission and Route 66 initiatives.
Long-Range Planning
Long-range planning efforts address the environment, land use, transportation, historic preservation, urban design, parks and open space, housing, economic development, neighborhoods, education, human services, and more, over a time frame of 10-20 years or longer. Together, these plans account for our present and future needs. Many different departments and agencies in Tulsa work together to implement these adopted plans.
Current Planning
Current Planning works with residents, developers, and others to facilitate the land development and zoning process. This process ensures that development in Tulsa and unincorporated areas of Tulsa County comply with the zoning code, subdivision and development regulations, platting requirements, and any other land use and development requirements.
Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (TMAPC)
City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment
Tulsa County Board of Adjustment
Supporting Programs
Destination Districts
The Destination Districts program will provide districts with the technical assistance, guidance, and occasional financial support to help them implement the vision they have for themselves. Assistance could range from helping a district join the Main Street program, helping navigate the special events permitting process, and advice on business recruitment. The program is intended to help stimulate economic growth and revitalization, and create places that people love, and to unite our community.
Arts & Culture Program
The Arts & Culture Program facilitates processes that help make and market Tulsa as a place of artistic and cultural tradition and innovation. This program assists in the approval of beautification projects, the maintenance and marketing of public art, and the long-term cultivation of Tulsa’s cultural resources.
Route 66 Initiatives
We provide professional staff support for the Route 66 Commission, and assist in the administration of the Route 66 Neon Grants program.
Sidewalk Cafés and Table & Chairs Permit Program
This program administer’s the City of Tulsa’s program that allows for sidewalk cafés and tables & chairs in the public right-of-way. Learn more.