Oklahoma City, OK Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)

The City hereby declares that the historical, architectural, cultural and aesthetic features of the City represent some of the finest and most valuable resources of the City. Such resources are the embodiment of the heritage of the people of Oklahoma City, therefore, it is hereby declared that the purpose of this section, to be known as the "Historic Preservation Ordinance," shall be as follows:

A.To promote the creation of historic districts for the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through the preservation, protection, and regulation of buildings, sites, monuments, structures, and areas of historical interest or importance within the City.B.To safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving and regulating historic landmarks and districts that reflect elements of its cultural, social, political and architectural history.C.To preserve and enhance the environmental quality of neighborhoods.D.To strengthen the City's economic base by the stimulation of conservation and reuse.E.To establish and preserve property values.F.To foster economic development.G.To insure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the municipality.H.To promote the use of historic landmarks and districts for the culture, prosperity, education and welfare of the people of the City and visitors to the City.I.To establish a preservation plan to accomplish the goals of this section.