Guidelines - City of Oklahoma City

Preservation Standards AND Guidelines August 1, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW:
ACTIONS THAT REQUIRE REVIEW AND MAY BE ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED
3.6.33: Shutters are only permitted where they existed historically, and where they are appropriate
to the style and character of the house. Inappropriate shutters are encouraged to be removed.
3.6.34: Shutters must be half the width of the window and mounted to be or appear operational.
Awnings
MAINTENANCE:
ACTIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
3.6.35: Awnings on windows and doors provide shade and help reduce heat gain and the need to
lower the thermostat setting on hot days.
3.6.36: Retractable awnings allow sunlight into windows for passive heat gain during the winter.
Unretractable awnings can provide a wind break during the winter and reduce air infiltration
through windows and doors.
3.6.37: Maintain and preserve historic awnings that contribute to the historic character of a building
and help reduce energy use.
3.6.38: Retain and preserve the material integrity of existing historic awnings, which can be wood,
metal or fabric with wood or metal frames.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW:
ACTIONS THAT REQUIRE REVIEW AND MAY BE ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED
3.6.39: Awnings shall be placed so as to avoid obscuring details of a building facade.
3.6.40: New awnings installed at a property where awnings have not been documented before
must be made of canvas or other fabric material on a metal frame, and may be either fixed, retractable
or operable.
3.6.41: New wood awnings may be installed provided that documentation regarding their use historically
at the property or in the district is presented and their use is consistent with the style of
and location on the building for which they are proposed.
3.6.42: Plastic awnings are not permitted.
3.6.43: Metal awnings may be used if the size, color and design are compatible with the district
and architectural style of the building.
3.6.44: Generally inappropriate, plastic or metal awnings that existed prior to a district or property
being zoned HP or HL may remain and shall be kept in good repair. Inappropriate awnings that
are not kept in good repair shall be removed in their entirety.
An arched awning is appropriate
for a arched
opening (left, 2109 NW
25th Street). A drop front
or shed awning is appropriate
for rectangular
openings (right,2141 NW
25th Street).
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