Guidelines - City of Oklahoma City

Preservation Standards AND Guidelines August 1, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETTING THE FOUNDATION
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION
1.1 Historic Preservation and Design Standards and Guidelines……………………………...7
1.2 Designation and Review Process…………………………………………………………..7
1.3 How to Use These Standards and Guidelines……………………………………………...9
1.4 Historic Preservation and Sustainability…………………...……………………………..11
1.5 Improving the Energy Efficiency of Older Buildings…………………………………….14
1.6 Brief History of Oklahoma City .……..……...….……………..……..………..…..….....22
1.7 Oklahoma City Historic Preservation and Landmark Zoned Districts and Properties…...24
1.8 Architectural Styles and Traditions in Oklahoma City………………………..………….29
1.9 Overall Approach and Format……………………………………………………………36
1.10 Design Review: Public and Private Space in Historic Districts………………………...38
PRESERVATION STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
CHAPTER 2 - SITE AND LANDSCAPE CONSIDERATIONS
2.1 Lot Size……………………………………………………………………………….......41
2.2 Setbacks…………………………………………………………………………………..43
2.3 Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking Lots, Curbs and Vacant Sites…………………………...45
2.4 Service and Mechanical Areas…………………………………………………………....50
2.5 Landscaping and Landscape Elements…………………………………………………...52
2.6 Views and Vistas……………………………………………………………………..…...55
2.7 Plants and Planting Recommendations………………….…………………………….….56
2.8 Fences and Walls…………………………………………………………………………59
2.9 Public Property and Right-of-Way Improvements……………………………………….62
CHAPTER 3 - ALTERATIONS TO THE BUILDING FABRIC AND COMPONENTS OF
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
3.1 Maintenance, Preservation and Rehabilitation of Exterior Building Materials…….…….65
3.2 Exterior Paint Color for Exterior Painted Surfaces……………………………………….70
Oklahoma City Historic Districts 5