Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 120 - Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission › Chapter 10 - Zoning Regulations for the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District › Subchapter 5 - General District Provisions And Additional Zoning Regulations › Part 3 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS › Section 120:10-5-10.2 - Historic Preservation District (HP)

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
General description.
The
				  Historic Preservation District (HP) is an overlay zoning district intended to
				  promote and protect structures and areas designated as historical and/or
				  architecturally significant. To maintain the character and integrity of these
				  resources and areas, restrictive requirements governing the use of land and the
				  preservation of structures are established in this Section. In addition,
				  provisions are made in Subchapter 11 of this Chapter for the appointment of the
				  Historical Preservation and Landmark Board of Review to advise the Commission
				  in matters pertaining to this Section. All property within the Capitol-Medical
				  Center Improvement and Zoning District previously designated as a "HP",
				  Historic Preservation District at the same time of the final passage of this
				  Chapter shall be subject to and shall comply with the regulations and
				  restrictions of this Section.
(b)
District restrictions.
Unless specifically provided in this
				  Section, the following restrictions shall apply to this district:
(1) The construction, moving, demolition,
				  reconstruction, restoration or modification of the exterior of any structure is
				  prohibited unless a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted by the
				  Historical Preservation and Landmark Board of Review in accordance with OAC
				  120:10-11-5.1.
(2) All structures and grounds and
				  architectural features and details shall be maintained in accordance with
				  historic preservation standards.
(3) All interior portions of structures shall
				  be kept in good repair to the extent necessary to prevent structural
				  deterioration.
(4) All exterior
				  portions of the structure shall be structurally sound and the substructure
				  and/or foundation shall be free from cracks, breaks or other damage and all
				  building components including architectural and design features are intact and
				  maintained.
(5) Outside storage of
				  building or other materials or supplies for a time period over 60 days is
				  prohibited.
(6) Advertising
				  displays shall be prohibited. All signage must be in compliance with Subchapter
				  15 of this Chapter. The following types of signs are permitted in the Historic
				  Preservation District:
(A) identification name
				  plate placed flat against the front exterior wall of a residence, museum, art
				  gallery or similar public building;
(B) neighborhood identification signage,
				  historic plaques or monuments;
(C)
				  temporary sign offering a property for sale, which is to be removed immediately
				  upon completion of the sale; and,
(D) official government traffic, parking,
				  informational or directional signs.
(7) All driveways shall be constructed and
				  maintained in accordance with Subchapter 7 of this Chapter.
(8) Parking and/or operation of vehicles
				  including, but not limited to, trailers, boats, recreational vehicles and
				  commercial vehicles with 2 or more axles shall be on hard surfaced pavement
				  located behind the front facade of the main building, except for periods of
				  loading and unloading. In the case of a corner lot, these vehicles shall be
				  screened from view of the side street adjacent to the property.