§ 701. Zoning and planning.

The Director of Health shall gather and supply to the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission facts concerning air pollution in the City and County of Tulsa, pertaining to zoning and planning, as requested by the Planning Commission or deemed pertinent by the Director of Health. Notice of all proposed zoning changes shall be given to the Director of Health by the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission at least ten (10) days prior to any public hearing or planning commission meeting in which a change is to be considered.

Before making a report, the Director of Health shall study such changes, considering the effects they may have on the community's atmosphere. The Director of Health shall consider factors such as meteorology, topography, the nature of the zoning change, the area in which the change is to be made and any other pertinent facts regarding pollution of the community's atmosphere. A report and recommendation of the Director of Health may be given in writing to the Planning Commission with a copy to the applicant, or at any public hearing in which the application is considered.