Tulsa Comprehensive Plan - PLANiTULSA

Land Use
parT iv: Land Use PLanninG in TULsa
land use and housing choice
Housing is considered affordable when it consumes 30%
or less of a household’s income. Homes in Tulsa today are
relatively affordable for most families, and must remain
so in order for the city to be a desirable choice for future
residents and businesses. Tulsa will need to expand the
range of housing options to meet future demand with
additional apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and
live-work units. However, while emphasis will be placed on
developing a range of housing types, single family homes
will still likely represent a majority of new housing. The
land use planning program will ensure there is an adequate
supply of appropriately zoned land so the marketplace can
meet the needs of Tulsans from all walks of life.
Retaining and reinvesting in the existing housing stock is
another important outcome that must be supported by land
use policies. Ensuring that infill development complements
and enhances existing neighborhoods will be a function of
the planning and zoning program. Finally, expanding the
supply and quality of housing designed for students, staff
and faculty of higher education institutions, both on and
off campus is a key priority. This is tied directly to the city’s
economic development strategy, which includes a focus
on building partnerships between the city, employers and
higher educational institutions.
Tulsa’s zoning code, which defines the
types of housing and densities on the
ground, should be updated to allow
the mix of units Tulsa will require.
Implications for the land use planning program include
the need to closely monitor Tulsa’s ability to produce a mix
of housing units, as well as revitalize neighborhoods that
are in need of reinvestment. Tulsa’s zoning code, which
defines the types of housing and densities on the ground,
should be updated to allow the mix of units Tulsa will
require. Tulsa 2030 Goal, which identifies housing targets
for specific areas, will serve as a guide for measuring the
zoning code’s performance.
Detailed analysis of Tulsa’s housing affordability
and policies is contained in the Housing Chapter
of this plan.
July 2010
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