Historic Preservation Ordinance

CHAPTER 10A - HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Table of Contents
1050.Purposes
1051.Definitions
1052.Tulsa Preservation Commission
1053.Historic Preservation District Provisions
1054.Historic Preservation District - Zoning Map Amendments
1055.Certificate of Appropriateness

SECTION 1054. HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT - ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS

  1. General

    The City of Tulsa may establish, amend, or repeal a “HP” Historic Preservation Zoning District according to the following criteria and procedures, provided however, Design Guidelines for a proposed “HP” Zoning District shall be adopted prior to or concurrent with the mapping of an “HP” Zoning District.

  2. Criteria for Historic Preservation District - Zoning Map Amendments

    A building, structure, site or area containing buildings, structures or sites which are generally 50 years or older, may be zoned HP if it meets one or more of the following criteria:

    1. That it has significant character, interest, or value as part of the historical development, history or cultural heritage of the city, state, or nation; or
    2. That it has significance as the site of a historic event in the past of the city, state or nation; or
    3. That it is associated with a person, or group of persons, who played a significant role in the historical development, history or cultural heritage of the city, state, or nation; or
    4. That it is the embodiment of distinguishing characteristics, design, details, materials or craftsmanship which represent a historically significant architectural or engineering innovation, type, style or specimen; or
    5. That it portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural, engineering, or construction style; or
    6. That it represents a significant and distinguishable entity of historical importance whose components may lack individual distinction; or
    7. That it has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history; or
    8. That it meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.


  3. HP Zoning Map Amendments Initiated by Application

    Amendments by application may be initiated in the following manner:

    1. Any person, corporation, partnership, association, or any combination thereof having a legal and equitable interest in or to real property may file an application for an HP zoning classification on such property in accordance with the provisions of section 1703.A.
    2. An application shall, include in addition to those items contained in Section 1703.A, information descriptive of the building, structure, site or area and its relationship to the historical development, history, or cultural heritage of the City of Tulsa, a statement of the criteria felt to have been met as set forth in this Chapter, and may include photographs, publications about the subject building, structure, site, or area, and any information deemed worthy for proper consideration. Such information and application shall be upon forms established by the Preservation Commission and the Planning Commission.


  4. HP Amendments Initiated by Planning Commission

    In any instance, the Planning Commission, upon its own motion may, or on the written request of any person or the Preservation Commission may, or at the direction of the City Commission shall, hold a public hearing, giving notice thereof, of a proposed map amendment. After holding the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall within 15 days transmit its report and recommendation to the City Commission.

  5. Preservation Commission Action on HP Zoning Map Amendments

    The Preservation Commission shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, a report and recommendation concerning a proposed HP zoning map amendment. The report and recommendation shall include specific findings as to whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the criteria for designation as set forth in this Chapter. A map shall be prepared showing the boundaries of the proposed map amendment, including all lots therein, and identifying those properties whose owners may have indicated support or opposition to such amendment. Property owners may indicate their support or opposition at informal informational meetings, at public hearings, or in writing to the Preservation Commission or Planning Commission. The report, recommendation, map, and other pertinent information shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

  6. Notice Required on HP Zoning Map Amendments

    The Planning Commission shall give notice of public hearing on any proposed HP zoning changes as follows:

    1. At least 20 days notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Tulsa. Said notice shall include a map of the area to be affected which indicates street names or numbers, streams, or other significant landmarks in said area.
    2. At least 20 days notice by posting on designated properties within the area affected by the proposed zoning reclassification. The sign and the lettering thereon shall be of sufficient size so as to be clearly visible and legible from the public street or streets toward which it faces and shall state:
      1. The date, time and place of the public hearing; and
      2. Who will conduct the public hearing; and
      3. The present zoning of the property and the supplemental HP zoning sought by the applicant; and
      4. The proposed HP designation of the property; and
      5. Other information as may be necessary to provide adequate and timely public notice.
    3. At least 20 days notice by mailing written notice to all property owners included in the proposed change. The notice shall contain:
      1. A map of the area proposed for HP amendment; and
      2. The present zoning of the property and the supplemental HP zoning sought by the applicant; and
      3. The date, time and place of the public hearing.
      4. A statement that “work” generally requires a Certificate of Appropriateness.


  7. Planning Commission Action on HP Zoning Map Amendments

    After notice and public hearing, the Planning Commission shall vote to:

    1. Recommend to the City Council that the application be approved as submitted, or as amended, or be approved subject to modification; or
    2. Recommend to the City Council that the application be denied.

    An application recommended for approval, or approval subject to modification shall be transmitted with the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Preservation Commission to the City Council within 15 days from the date of Planning Commission action.

    An application recommended for denial, shall not be considered further, unless the applicant within 15 days from the date of the Planning Council action, files a written request with the City Clerk for a hearing by the City Council. The request for hearing shall be accompanied by the payment of a .00 fee. Upon notice of such request, the Planning Commission shall forthwith transmit the application and its report and recommendation, including all material and minutes received from the Preservation Commission, to the City Council.

    In the event the Planning Commission arrives at a tie vote, the application shall be transmitted with a report and notation of the tie vote, to the City Council within 15 days from the date of the Planning Commission action.

  8. Appeal by Preservation Commission

    The Preservation Commission may appeal the denial of an amendment by the Planning Commission by following the procedures set forth in Section 1054.G.

  9. City Council Action on HP Zoning Map Amendments

    The City Council shall hold a hearing on each application transmitted from the Planning Commission and on any proposed Zoning Map amendment initiated pursuant to Section 1054.D. The City Council shall approve the application as submitted, or approve the application subject to modification, or deny the application. Prior to the hearing on the proposed rezoning ordinance before the City Council, the applicant shall remit to the office of the City Clerk a .00 publication fee. In case of a protest against such zoning change filed at least three days prior to said public hearing by the owners of 20% or more of the area of the lots included in such proposed change, such amendment shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of three-fifths of all the members of the City Council.

  10. Recording of HP Zoning Map Amendments

    The Secretary of the Preservation Commission should file or cause to be filed, a copy of the HP zoning map Amendment ordinance and map in the office of the County Clerk.