HP Zoned Neighborhoods
Did
you know that Tulsa neighborhoods are given HP Zoning only at the request of the
neighborhood residents?
To date, five historic Tulsa neighborhoods have requested historic preservation zoning. The process includes a great deal of citizen involvement — the neighborhood residents themselves develop the design guidelines that the TPC uses to make decisions within their particular neighborhood. Guidelines are written with the help of the TPC and adopted by the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Tulsa City Council.
The following neighborhoods have requested and received Historic Preservation Zoning, which was approved by the Mayor of Tulsa on the date listed:
| Brady Heights | December 20, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Council Oak Tree Site | January 31, 1992 |
| Gillette | March 24, 1989 |
| North Maple Ridge | April 12, 1993 |
| Swan Lake | February 14, 1994 |
| Yorktown | August 14, 1995 |
Adoption of historic preservation zoning reflects the desire of neighborhood residents to preserve the unique character of the place where they live — to protect their investment from inappropriate new construction and alterations. There are many benefits realized from these efforts, not the least of which is a positive impact on property values.
The primary regulation of HP zoned neighborhoods is the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process administered by the Tulsa Preservation Commission. Its purpose is to review improvements before they occur to help owners improve their properties within the design guidelines developed by each neighborhood.
The COA process is mandatory. Owners and residents must successfully apply for and receive a Certificate of Appropriateness before making any changes or repairs to the exterior of their properties located within a historic preservation zoned neighborhood.