March Planning Commission, 3/12/26

The City of Norman, Oklahoma Planning Commission held a meeting on March 12, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included consideration of rezoning requests and planned unit developments (PUDs), such as a rezoning from R1 single-family to SPUD for a mixed-use property with a tattoo studio, and a major PUD revision for Moore Farms North involving 804 residential units with gated access and extensive amenities. The Commission addressed concerns from neighbors and the Pioneer Library regarding traffic and access, resulting in a motion to approve the rezoning with a condition prohibiting shared driveway access with the library, which passed unanimously. Additionally, the Commission reviewed amendments to the city's land use and transportation maps to reflect updated Oklahoma Turnpike Authority alignments, and debated changes to subdivision regulations reducing minimum lot sizes from 30 to 10 acres to encourage affordability and development flexibility. Several items were postponed to future meetings. The Commission also noted progress on a HUD pro-housing grant and upcoming zoning and parking studies. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included significant policy and planning decisions that could influence future development and procurement activities in the city.