OKC Plan, 2000-2020 - City of Oklahoma City

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Also involved: Planning Department, other City departments; Boards and Trusts, citizens, neighborhood groups, and representatives of industry groups likely to be affected Review/Approval: City Council Plan policies: The following list includes Plan recommendations calling for new City programs, a significant increase in existing programs, or a search for new sources of revenue. • Review the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Map and adopt changes as indicated to implement plan policies. (Implementation) • Strengthen code enforcement throughout the City and move toward a pro-active rather than complaint driven program (Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization; Community Appearance) • Identify additional funding sources for parks operation and maintenance and take needed measures to put these funding sources in place. (Parks and Open Space) • Conduct appearance plans for gateways/corridors, Downtown, and city-wide to develop policies and programs for improving the City’s appearance. (Community Appearance) • Appoint a special group to identify additional source for funding maintenance and construction of school facilities and recommend actions to secure the funding. (Education) • Implement and, if possible, expand the education component of the City’s Empowerment Zone application. (Education) • Establish process to allow tax revenues from Cultural Districts to be dedicated for improvements and maintenance within the districts. (Culture) • Seek funding to increase Metro Transit’s fleet to 150 vehicles and aggressively explore the possibilities of developing rail and/or light rail transit in Oklahoma City. (Transportation) • Provide timely and more frequent bus service with 15 minute headways. Increase service and add extended Saturday and Sunday service. (Transportation) • Identify and implement a source of local funds to use as leverage for Federal funds. (Transportation) • Seek a permanent funding source to cover the costs for repair and replacement of police equipment. (Public Services) • Develop and implement “311” phone number for non-emergency (requests for information) calls from citizens and develop a comprehensive education program for all citizens on how to properly use both “911” and “311” systems. (Public Services) • Increase the number of animal control officers to more effectively control the large number of stray animals in Oklahoma City. (Public Services) • Hire additional staff members, as needed for the City’s historic preservation programs and create a City/neighborhood liaison position. (Historic Preservation) 111
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and Bond Issues Develop, adopt, and implement a process for evaluating projects included within proposed Capital Improvements Programs and bond issues in relation to plan policies. An initial outline of a CIP/Bond Issue process is included in the section on on-going planning programs. Schedule: Develop the process during FY 2000-2001. The adopted process would then be used for reviewing proposed projects beginning in FY 2001-2002 and in following years. Coordinated by: Office of Management and Budget, Finance Department and Planning Department, City of Oklahoma City Also involved: other City departments; Oklahoma City Bond Advisory Committee; Boards and Trusts Review/Approval: Planning Commission and City Council Plan policies: • Provide infrastructure improvements and expanded public services to designated corridors to attract and support higher levels of development. (Land Use and Design) • Replace water and sewer lines in older neighborhoods which are deteriorating and which are inadequate in capacity. (Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization) • Work with business owners to provide building, street, and parking improvements to maintain and enhance the viability of neighborhood commercial areas. (Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization) • Provide transportation linkages, trails, and other connections between commercial areas in older neighborhoods and MAPS projects and between commercial areas and adjoining residential neighborhoods to stimulate commercial redevelopment. (Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization) • Continue to pursue a balanced transportation system for Oklahoma City that provides a wide range of transportation alternatives. (Transportation; Environmental Concerns) • Provide funding through the CIP process for acquiring and developing parks. (Parks and Open Space) • Establish priorities within the City’s budgeting and CIP processes which respond to anticipated growth and development in conformance with City plan, which support the preservation and redevelopment of currently developed areas, and which maintain quality services while appropriately balancing citizens’ expectations for services with the City’s limited resources. (Public Services) • Improve neighborhood environments near schools through sidewalk and other improvements. (Education) • Consider a policy of setting aside a portion of the cost of constructing public buildings for public art. (Culture) • Establish capital programs for landscaping and beautification of established boulevards throughout the city and selected roadways leading into downtown, into Capitol Hill, and from the airport. (Community Appearance) • Establish capital programs for enhancing the appearance of major street intersections throughout the developed city by installing street furniture, landscaping, sidewalks, and other improvements. (Community Appearance) 112
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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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Support programs which enable resid
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Review existing street and traffic
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Transportation
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Interstate Highways Oklahoma City i
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Airports Oklahoma City contains eig
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Railroads Union Station, at 300 SW
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Provide a definite division between
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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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Harn Garden NE 16th and Stiles 9.30
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Education is a critically important
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OKLAHOMA CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
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Seek means to contribute to mainten
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Historic Preservation
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Most Oklahoma City residents know t
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