OKC Plan, 2000-2020 - City of Oklahoma City

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In addition, the Solid Waste Management Division (of the Water and Wastewater Department) and the Public Works Department are responsible for various environmental services including hazardous waste disposal days, street sweeping, and clean-up of trash illegally dumped along rightsof-way. Private solid waste disposal facilities in Oklahoma City include: BFI Oklahoma Landfill East Oak Landfill Newcastle Landfill OLS Inc. Midwest Landfill Southeast Landfill Authority Directions 7600 SW 15th Street 3000 Mosley Road 1741 N. Portland Ave in Newcastle 9400 SE 49th Street 7001 S. Bryant Avenue (I-240 & S. Bryant) A safe and healthy environment is one of the most important legacies that we can provide to future generations. The President’s Council on Sustainable Communities believes that communities should exist in harmony with the natural environment. Growth and development should be based on the ability of the area to maintain high environmental quality. Planning and design can help Oklahoma City move toward this vision by promoting development in areas that make efficient use of existing infrastructure, energy, materials, and land, as well as minimizing adverse environmental impacts. Numerous communities have already demonstrated the benefits of this approach in terms of reduced development costs, lower maintenance costs for residents and an improved environment. Actions Air Quality Reduce air emissions by promoting the use of alternative modes of transportation and alternative fuels. Develop incentives for improving air quality that may include expanded use of free bus days, ride sharing programs, and increased housing density. Increase tree planting and urban landscaping especially along highways and section line roads to improve air quality. Maintain existing and create new green spaces and green belts. Water Quality and Drainage Discourage development in environmentally sensitive areas of the city and avoid development that would seriously impact sensitive areas such as watersheds of public water supply reservoirs. Protect riparian buffer areas along lakes and streams from being destroyed as well as reestablish those buffers that have been damaged to reduce risks related to flooding, control erosion, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat acreage, and provide additional land for recreation. 99
Limit and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers in recharge areas and sensitive watersheds. Promote retention of natural watercourses rather than channelization, protect wetlands and build detention facilities to reduce flooding. Discourage development within 100-year flood plains as determined by approved development and drainage plans. Alteration in stream courses may be necessary in some cases with a resulting change in the designated flood plain, however such changes should be limited so as to maintain drainageways in as natural a condition as possible. Seek the introduction and adoption of strong State legislation to protect ground and surface water from animal wastes associated with Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) . Require industrial plants located above the Central Oklahoma Aquifer to remove pollutants from wastewater discharges. Prohibit industrial development with a high potential for polluting groundwater resources from occurring within the recharge area of the Central Oklahoma Aquifer. Establish overlay zoning regulations for the protection of public water supply wells (ie. well head protection). Solid Waste Regulate the construction and operation of landfills and other waste disposal facilities to protect public health and safety, protect water supplies, and maintain community appearance. Promote recycling and develop incentives to reduce solid waste, especially yard waste. Incentives may include “pay as you throw” and different sized trash container options, and the promotion of mulching. Locate landfills in non-urban sites and limit landfills in height to prevent “waste mountains” from dominating the landscape. Establish a central collection site supported by satellite collection sites throughout the city for collecting hazardous waste. Such sites should operate 7 days a week. Expand the current recycling program to include curbside collection of grass clippings, tree limbs, and other yard waste. Consider a program for collecting and composting materials as an alternative to landfilling. Provide quarterly pickup and grinding on site of dead trees and branches. Establish an educational program on recycling throughout the city. Such a program should include the schools, literature through the mail, and retail business sales. Sod all landfill sites. Work and coordinate with County Trash Cops. Expand the recycling program to include apartment projects. 100
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The City of Oklahoma City OKC Plan,
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Explanatory Notes This plan provide
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Rural Neighborhoods Rural areas are
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Traditional Neighborhoods The Tradi
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areas: Achieving sustainable downto
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Regional Shopping Centers The City
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Land Use and Design
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Rural Area The Rural Area contains
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Create density and design options a
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Urban Growth Area The Urban Growth
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Promote high-quality, desirable res
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• Improve the appearance of comme
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Support programs which enable resid
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Review existing street and traffic
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Actions Adopt land use policies ta
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Protect airport runway approach zon
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Housing and neighborhoods are two b
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Neighborhood Business Development T
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Transportation
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Interstate Highways Oklahoma City i
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The map on page 37 shows that most
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Airports Oklahoma City contains eig
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In addition, Metro Transit offers s
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In addition to the increasing expen
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Railroads Union Station, at 300 SW
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Provide a definite division between
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The quality and availability of pub
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Fire Protection The Fire Department
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Water Supply The City of Oklahoma C
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Service Standards 100 gallons per
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Animal Welfare The Animal Welfare D
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Open space and a well-balanced park
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Actions Parks Plan Prepare a Parks
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