Historic Preservation in Lawton, OK (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Lawton, Oklahoma, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Lawton can designate a site, structure, building, district or monument as a protected landmark if it meets historical, architectural or archeological criteria, from association with a significant person to a piece of engineering that shaped the community. Once designated, the property falls inside the Historical Preservation Overlay District, and any exterior work needs a certificate of appropriateness from the historical commission.
Lawton Landmark & Monument Designation
Significant RestrictionsLawton City Code § 18-10-1-1012(A)(1)
A.A site, structure, building, district or monument may be designated for preservation as a landmark or historical district and thus may be included within the Historical Preservation Overlay District if such possesses the following attributes within the categories below:1.Historical, Cultural Category:a.Such has significant character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or...