OKC Plan, 2000-2020 - City of Oklahoma City

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Retain flood plains in their natural, unaltered condition unless proven to be detrimental to existing buildings or no other alternatives for remediation exist. Instead of concrete channels, provide flood control with increased flood plains, on-site detention, reduction of impervious surfacing, and preservation of the 100-year flood plain. Traditional Neighborhoods The Traditional Neighborhoods Area (shown on the Development Areas Map, page 10) is located in the central portion of Oklahoma City. This area consists of mature neighborhoods and commercial buildings built at least 30 years ago. Many of the area’s neighborhoods and structures are historic and architecturally significant. Urban services are available and cost effective due to more concentrated development patterns. A broad range of land uses is present. Renovation and restoration activities are common. There are moderate levels of new construction involving infill development on bypassed parcels or demolition and replacement of older structures. Directions Protect the character and promote the desirability of the Area’s established neighborhoods and commercial districts. Identify and preserve historic neighborhoods and landmarks. Build upon the Area’s historic character by encouraging redevelopment that supports the style and charm of the older city. Support increased residential densities for infill development or in selected areas. Revitalize low-performing or declining commercial and mixed-use districts. Apply appropriate design and construction controls to ensure that new construction is compatible with existing development. Provide for the needs of major institutions such as universities, hospitals and museums while ensuring that the institutions function as an anchor for their neighborhoods on the basis of mutual benefit. 19
Support programs which enable resident and business groups to maintain and enhance the appearance and desirability of their neighborhoods. Actions Protect the character of existing neighborhoods through the following actions: • Maintain the traditional grid street pattern within these neighborhoods and keep alleys open and functioning. When improving older streets in neighborhoods, maintain original street widths and turning radii. • Retain the traditional orientation of structures to the street. • Preserve mature trees within the neighborhoods, remove dead trees, and promote the planting of new street trees where needed. • Maintain historical lot and block sizes. • Ensure consistency and compatibility of construction materials and architectural styles. Protect the area’s historic neighborhoods and buildings by continuing programs designed to preserve historic assets. Allow appropriate change as historic areas are revitalized. Work with neighborhood, community, and business groups in traditional neighborhoods to develop community partnerships and resources that support neighborhood based cultural, recreational, and educational programs. Promote responsible infill development on vacant parcels through the following actions: • Approve zoning requests for infill housing of higher but suitable densities on vacant lots within established neighborhoods. • Establish a revitalization zoning district or special overlay zoning that would put in place a design review process. The design review process would ensure architectural compatibility for infill development. • Review the City’s development regulations, permit process, and fees to determine appropriate changes which would encourage infill development. Promote quality commercial, office, institutional, and multi-family residential development in the Area which supports and is compatible with the Area’s residential neighborhoods. The following actions can promote this goal: • Continue promoting the re-use, redevelopment, and revitalization of low-performing or declining commercial centers. • Create additional Main Street districts to revitalize older commercial areas. • Allow homes facing arterial streets to convert to office use only if the proposed office use is located in an area designated for conversion and only under the condition of combining several lots into a single planned development. • Amend home occupation rules to allow homes facing arterial streets to employ up to two outside employees and to affix name plates to the front of the home. 20
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Page 5 and 6: Explanatory Notes This plan provide
Page 8 and 9: Rural Neighborhoods Rural areas are
Page 10 and 11: Traditional Neighborhoods The Tradi
Page 12 and 13: areas: Achieving sustainable downto
Page 14 and 15: Regional Shopping Centers The City
Page 16: Land Use and Design
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Page 25 and 26: Urban Growth Area The Urban Growth
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OKLAHOMA CITY PARKS FACILITIES Neig
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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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Promotion of Historic Neighborhoods
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Develop vacant parcels with appropr
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Culture
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OKLAHOMA CITY Cultural Resources Do
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Directions Increase public awarene
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Historic Preservation Designate pu
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Surveys of Oklahoma City residents
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Directions Improve the appearance
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Seek changes in state legislation t
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Private Development Enhance the ap
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Beautification Master Plan A compre
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Oil production, agriculture, transp
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Actions Public-Private Initiatives
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Environmental Concerns
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Water Resources Drinking water in t
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Limit and reduce the use of pestici
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Regional Context
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OKLAHOMA CITY AREA New Housing Cons
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The City has several key public tru
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Implementation
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Plan policies: • Incorporate the
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Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
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Drainage Regulations Review the Ci
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Code Enforcement Evaluate the City
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Education Establish cooperative pl
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