Urban Design and Historic Preservation districts help ensure our residents and visitors experience a vibrant, attractive community with improving property values.

The Planning Department oversees design ordinance implementation, evaluation and advice services for residents, property owners and developers. Oklahoma City's various design review districts are overseen by committees and commissions that apply regulations and guidelines to new construction, renovations, additions and demolitions.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their projects with Design Review staff prior to submitting their application. Please see contact information below to reach the appropriate staff person. Signed applications and any additional materials may be submitted via email. You will receive a link via email to pay your application fee online following submittal. Please use the following emails for submittal:

Urban Design Commission: Michael Philbrick (Michael.philbrick@okc.gov) 297-2110

Downtown Design Commission: Laura Griggs (laura.griggs@okc.gov) 297-2980

Historic Preservation/Historic Landmark Districts: Angela Yetter (angela.yetter@okc.gov) 297-1831

If you are unable to submit via email, or have additional questions, please contact staff via email or by calling 297-1624, or the individual numbers above.

Refer to the application packet below for more information. 

Resources

• Design District  Zoning Map (PDF)
• All Zoning By Address
• Oklahoma City Municipal Code
• Design Review District building permit process 
• Design Review Application Packet (PDF)
• Historic Preservation Application Packet (PDF)
• Downtown Development Framework (PDF)
• Trees and Plants for Oklahoma City (PDF)
• Building Conservation Guidelines (PDF)
• Design Guidelines for Architectural Metals (PDF)
• Public Meeting Records
• Video: Navigating the Urban Design Process

Design Districts 

• Bricktown Urban Design District
• Downtown Design Districts
• Historic Preservation
• Scenic River Overlay Design District
• Stockyards Urban Design District
• Urban Design Overlay Districts

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