OKC Plan, 2000-2020 - City of Oklahoma City

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Increase landscaping and screening requirements and develop a program to address screening and landscaping needs adjacent to residential areas and along highways and arterial streets abutting industrial uses. Apply special design controls to areas designated for Protected Industrial development. These controls could be implemented through Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) or by creation of a new zoning district. Encourage industrial park design which includes sensitive design and placement of buildings, screening or prohibiting outdoor storage, parcel sizes which allow for long term expansion for individual users, special landscaping requirements, and buffering treatments for truck access and loading facilities. Facilitate high quality industrial development which brings about significant public benefits including expanded employment opportunities through targeted extension of public utilities and transportation services. High-technology developments may have special service needs including fiber optic communications, grade separated highway access, rail access, proximity to airports, and high volume demand for electric, natural gas, water, and sewer utilities. City-wide Policies The following policies apply throughout the City and supplement the policies previously outlined for designated areas. Direction Support a variety of housing types and densities throughout the city Promote land use development which is economically viable, beneficial for the community, and compatible among uses. Improve Oklahoma City’s appearance and livability. Actions Encourage apartment development in the downtown, in established centers of intensive development, on open land around major shopping centers, and along major arterials and highways. Support mobile home parks and manufactured housing developments where that pattern is already established or where compatible with the character of surrounding development. These developments should have attractive layouts and adverse impacts on surrounding neighborhoods should be minimized. Review land uses for their impacts on surrounding development and determine which uses may need tighter controls to minimize impacts. 25
Protect airport runway approach zones and restrict residential and commercial development under the approach path of airport runways. Restrict commercial uses with exterior displays to areas on the edge of downtown, along selected sections of freeway frontages, adjacent to industrial districts, areas away from residential districts, or along arterial streets where external display is well established. Amend the zoning code to require new churches in the urbanized area to screen parking lots against adjoining residential areas. Place public buildings in visible and accessible locations. Review sign regulations to enhance community appearance and ensure compatibility with other urban design elements while maintaining business viability. Enhance the appearance of major gateways into the City. Support regulations and procedures which provide quality open space within development projects and which ensure the long-term maintenance of these open areas. Develop and implement a Tree Master Plan as a key element in the City’s program to enhance the appearance of neighborhoods and business areas. The Tree Master Plan effort should include the adoption of appropriate standards for planting and maintaining street trees and these standards should be incorporated into the City’s Subdivision and street design standards. Among the topics to be included in the Tree Master Plan are • the benefits of trees, • standards related to the location of trees and the relationship of trees to street paving and sidewalks, • standards identifying who should plant trees, when trees should be planted during the development process, and who should be responsible for maintaining trees, • City role in planting trees as part of neighborhood improvement programs and in promoting tree planting and preservation, and • resources to be utilized in planting and maintaining trees. Implement design requirements through appropriate changes to the development regulations of basic zoning districts. 26
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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
Page 21 and 22: Rural Area The Rural Area contains
Page 23 and 24: Create density and design options a
Page 25 and 26: Urban Growth Area The Urban Growth
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Page 59 and 60: Railroads Union Station, at 300 SW
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Page 64 and 65: The quality and availability of pub
Page 66 and 67: Fire Protection The Fire Department
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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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