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Commission approves some historic-preservation code changes but rejects broader accessory-structure review; neighbors voice strong objections
Summary
The commission approved changes to historic preservation permit timing and certain exemptions but rejected a proposed expansion of preservation review for detached accessory structures (garages/ADUs) visible from the street after residents and preservation critics urged keeping the existing exemptions.
The Tulsa Planning Commission considered zoning code amendments (CCA 33) proposed by the Historic Preservation Commission that would change how accessory structures in historic preservation overlays are reviewed and would modify the time limits for preservation-permit decisions.
Felicity Goode of the Planning Office said the amendments respond to concerns about the scale of new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached accessory structures in historic districts. The draft would have removed an exemption that currently excludes detached accessory structures located outside the street yard from preservation-commission review. After outreach and neighborhood meetings, staff revised the draft so it would require review only for accessory structures that are either in the street yard or over 8 feet in…
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