Guide to City Government (PDF) - City of Oklahoma City

Bricktown Urban Design Committee 297-2576
(Planning)
Approves or denies applications for Certificates of Approval for building and
renovation projects in Bricktown. The five-member committee consists of one architect,
three citizens who are tenants or owners within the BC District, and one citizen with
knowledge of the District, all appointed by the Mayor. One citizen must be an architect
with knowledge of historical preservation and the three citizens must be owners or tenants
of Bricktown property. The Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at
9 a.m. in the second-floor conference room at 116 E. Sheridan.
Building Code Board of Appeals 297-2948
(Development Services)
Hears and determines variances from the building code and appeals of decisions
and orders of City building inspectors. The seven-member Board is appointed by
the Mayor and includes one registered professional engineer, one licensed architect,
three Oklahoma City citizens qualified by construction experience to serve on the
Board, and two citizens without such experience. When needed, the Board meets the
second Wednesday each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Building Code Commission 297-2948
(Development Services)
Reviews the Building Code, considers proposed amendments and makes
recommendations to the City Council. The nine-member commission appointed by
the Mayor meets as needed.
Central Oklahoma Transportation 297-3492
& Parking Authority (Transit)
Oversees operations of the City’s public transportation and parking systems
including the METRO Transit bus system, the Bricktown Trolleys, and City parking
garages. The Authority’s board is composed of the Mayor, the City Manager, the
City Finance Director and five trustees appointed by the Mayor. The Board meets
the first Friday of the month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chamber.
Citizens Committee for 297-2232
Community Development (Planning)
Citizen members advise City Council on matters related to the City’s Community
Development Block Grant program. Two members are appointed from each of the
City’s eight wards based on the recommendation of the respective Council members,
and the Mayor appoints four at-large members. The committee also includes
approximately ten representatives from community agencies. All members serve
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