Permits on Cherry Street, Tulsa — Commercial Corridor Guide
Cherry Street is the popular 15th Street commercial corridor between Peoria and Utica. It features a dense mix of restaurants, bars, retail, and apartments. Most commercial parcels are zoned CG (Commercial General) or CS (Commercial Shopping) with adjacent RM-2 multi-family.
Restaurant tenant improvements (TI) on Cherry Street are the most common permit type — typically 10–20 days for plan review depending on hood/exhaust scope, and require fire suppression review by the Tulsa Fire Marshal in addition to the standard Permit Center process.
Sidewalk dining permits are managed separately through Engineering Services for any tables in the public right-of-way. Backflow prevention is enforced strictly given the food service density.
Jurisdiction & contacts
Where to file permits in Cherry Street
Jurisdiction
City of Tulsa
Department
Tulsa Permit Center + Tulsa Fire Marshal
Phone
(918) 596-9456
Address
175 E 2nd St
Typical projects
Common project types in Cherry Street
- Restaurant tenant improvement
- Bar / coffee shop build-out
- Sign installation (illuminated)
- Sidewalk dining permit (ROW)
- Mid-block apartment infill
Area-specific quirks
What makes Cherry Street different
Restaurant TI requires Tulsa Fire Marshal review (hood, suppression, exiting) on top of Permit Center building review. Sidewalk dining requires separate ROW permit. Sign permits in pedestrian-frontage overlay zones use a build-to standard rather than a setback.
Common permits pulled in Cherry Street
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