Tulsa Classical Academy stormwater damage
Summary
Neighbors say the school site was built 18 inches above the city plat, covered the area's only drainage pipe, and has washed sand into their yards for three years. The city issued erosion-control notices of violation, and the plat was delayed so the applicant must answer questions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners have paid out of pocket for drainage repairs, and the city could remediate and lien the property if violations aren't fixed.
Filing the plat gives the city easements to enter and fix stormwater problems, and residents get a path to enforcement.
The homeowners whose yards, fences, and drainage systems are being damaged by runoff from the school property.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission - Jul 15, 2026
Neighbors fought for three years over erosion and stormwater problems from the school property; code violations were recently fixed, and the plat was approved with a request that the school and neighbors keep working together.
Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission - Jul 1, 2026
Neighbors say the school site was built 18 inches above the city plat, covered the area's only drainage pipe, and has washed sand into their yards for three years. The city issued erosion-control notices of violation, and the plat was delayed so the applicant must answer questions.
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