Okla. Admin. Code § 120:10-5-10.2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 120:10-5-10.2 - Historic Preservation District (HP)

(a)General description. The Historic Preservation District (HP) is an overlay zoning district intended to promote and protect structures and areas designated as historical and/or architecturally significant. To maintain the character and integrity of these resources and areas, restrictive requirements governing the use of land and the preservation of structures are established in this Section. In addition, provisions are made in Subchapter 11 of this Chapter for the appointment of the Historical Preservation and Landmark Board of Review to advise the Commission in matters pertaining to this Section. All property within the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District previously designated as a "HP", Historic Preservation District at the same time of the final passage of this Chapter shall be subject to and shall comply with the regulations and restrictions of this Section.

(b)District restrictions. Unless specifically provided in this Section, the following restrictions shall apply to this district:

(1) The construction, moving, demolition, reconstruction, restoration or modification of the exterior of any structure is prohibited unless a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted by the Historical Preservation and Landmark Board of Review in accordance with OAC 120:10-11-5.1.

(2) All structures and grounds and architectural features and details shall be maintained in accordance with historic preservation standards.

(3) All interior portions of structures shall be kept in good repair to the extent necessary to prevent structural deterioration.

(4) All exterior portions of the structure shall be structurally sound and the substructure and/or foundation shall be free from cracks, breaks or other damage and all building components including architectural and design features are intact and maintained.

(5) Outside storage of building or other materials or supplies for a time period over 60 days is prohibited.

(6) Advertising displays shall be prohibited. All signage must be in compliance with Subchapter 15 of this Chapter. The following types of signs are permitted in the Historic Preservation District:

(A) identification name plate placed flat against the front exterior wall of a residence, museum, art gallery or similar public building;

(B) neighborhood identification signage, historic plaques or monuments;

(C) temporary sign offering a property for sale, which is to be removed immediately upon completion of the sale; and,

(D) official government traffic, parking, informational or directional signs.

(7) All driveways shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with Subchapter 7 of this Chapter.

(8) Parking and/or operation of vehicles including, but not limited to, trailers, boats, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles with 2 or more axles shall be on hard surfaced pavement located behind the front facade of the main building, except for periods of loading and unloading. In the case of a corner lot, these vehicles shall be screened from view of the side street adjacent to the property.

(c)Permitted uses. Property located in the "HP" Historic Preservation District may be used for only those purposes, permitted within the basic zoning district in which the property or area is located, subject to compliance with all regulations imposed by the basic zoning district all provisions of this Section.

(d)Screening requirement. All parking lots and similar uses shall be screened from abutting property and abutting streets by sight proof screening not less than 6 feet in height.

(e)Ordinary maintenance and repair except as previously provided. Work is considered ordinary maintenance and repair when the purpose of the work is stabilization or conservation as defined in Subchapter 11 and the work will not noticeably change the exterior appearance of the resource. Ordinary maintenance does not include alteration of original building materials, details, or shapes or removal or replacement of architectural elements on any structure. All other exterior work requires a Certificate of Appropriateness as outlined in Subchapter 11 of this Chapter.

(f)Historic Preservation Guidelines. All exterior work completed on structures or sites must be in conformance with the commission's Historic Preservation Standards and Guidelines as outlined in Appendix E.1 of this Chapter.

Okla. Admin. Code § 120:10-5-10.2

Added by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/11/2017