Historic preservation in Oklahoma local government
What Oklahoma city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
94 Oklahoma meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oklahoma with the most historic preservation activity
- Oklahoma City, OK (34)
- Manitou, OK (20)
- Stillwater, OK (13)
- Chickasha, OK (10)
- Ardmore, OK (5)
- Tulsa, OK (2)
- Seminole, OK (2)
- Edmond, OK (2)
- Okmulgee, OK (2)
- Norman, OK (1)
- Rogers County, OK (1)
- Dewey, OK (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board to decide on storefront replacements at 120 Caddo St and 124-126 W Main
The Historic Preservation Board will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness: one to replace wood entrances with metal and glass storefront at 120 Caddo Street NE, and another for improvements including door replacement, repainting, sign installation, and solar lighting at 124 & 126 West Main Street…
Commission reviews three property modification requests in historic districts
The Historic District Commission will consider certificates of appropriateness for three properties. The body will also discuss a progress report regarding FYE 2025-2026 CLG grant projects.
HPC to review exterior projects and consider new commissioner
The Historic Preservation Commission will review three exterior improvement applications and discuss code revisions. The body will also consider appointing a new commissioner and forming a public outreach sub-committee.
The Commission will review several historic preservation and construction requests.
The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing multiple applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include residential renovations, new constructions like townhomes and garages, and a major park improvement project at N Broadway Avenue.
Board to review and approve a revised rubric for evaluating public art projects
The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board will hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and a guest discussion with the city communications manager. The board will present a revised rubric for review and approval, discuss its working…
Historic Preservation Committee considers food establishment application
The committee will meet to review the minutes from June 12, 2026. Members will also consider an application by Alexa Ogle for a food establishment located behind the pool hall at 422 W. Chickasha Ave.
Council to consider affordable housing fee waivers, Pearl District TIF
The Tulsa City Council will consider several first-reading ordinances, including waiving nuisance abatement costs and building permit fees to promote affordable housing, and establishing Increment District No. 27 for the Pearl District Neighborhood Economic Development Project. The council will also vote on rezoning…
Historic Preservation Committee considers sign permit for W. Chickasha Ave.
The committee will meet to review and potentially approve the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a sign permit application submitted by Clara Schoonover for a property at 611 W. Chickasha Ave.
Committee will review a 36‑lot townhome site plan on Balmy Cove Drive
The Seminole County Development Review Committee will discuss several pre‑application proposals, including a historic museum engineered site plan, a 36‑lot townhome development, a small residential infill, and various special‑exception requests. Each item is scheduled for a 20‑minute discussion unless noted otherwise…
Commission reviews exterior alterations for 3 Oklahoma Rd
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a request for exterior alterations at 3 Oklahoma Rd. The body will also discuss Chapter 17 amendments and conduct an election of officers.
Commission to consider SPUD rezoning for Paseo property at 624 NW 25th St
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including demolitions, garage construction, and driveway replacements. A key item is a recommendation on a request to rezone 624 NW 25th Street to a Simplified Planned Unit…
Edmond Historic Preservation Trust to approve Fiscal Year 2027 budget
The Edmond Historic Preservation Trust will meet to elect officers and approve the City of Edmond budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The body will also discuss historical markers, the National Register of Historic Places, and upcoming community events.
Board reviews proposal to use CRANE for public art applicant selection
The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board will discuss a chair's proposal to utilize the CRANE system for public art applicants. Members will also work on revising the rubric used to grade grant applications. Additionally, the board will plan themes for upcoming meetings with city staff.
County to consider $600,000 transfer for records preservation
The Board will vote on transferring $600,000 from use tax to county clerk records preservation and $408,000 for five sheriff vehicles. Public hearings are scheduled for two zoning changes: one from agriculture to residential near Oologah, and another from agriculture to industrial for a welding shop. The board also…
Council to vote on rezoning 621 E. 5th St. to multi-family
The Dewey City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning 621 E. 5th Street from single-family to multi-family residential. They will also consider a resolution to designate an area between 9th and 7th Streets as the Tom Mix District. Additionally, the council will receive a sales tax report and a…
Historic Preservation Committee reviews sign permit applications
The committee will meet to consider the April 24th meeting minutes and two sign permit applications. The applications involve properties on W. Chickasha Ave. and E. Choctaw Ave.
Planning Commission to vote on removing racially restrictive covenants
The Oklahoma City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple subdivision plats and rezoning applications. A key item is a resolution recommending removal of racially restrictive language from several historic subdivision plats. The commission will also consider over a dozen Simplified Planned Unit…
Historic Preservation Commission meeting to approve minutes and discuss awards
The commission will approve the minutes from 04.01.26, hear public comments on non‑agenda items, receive notice of council action, address unfinished and new business, and discuss HPC awards. No decisions are listed beyond agenda items.
Historic Preservation Commission to weigh rezoning for Heritage Hills East SPUD
The commission will hold public hearings on multiple Certificate of Appropriateness applications for alterations to properties in historic districts, including demolitions, new construction, and solar panels. A key item is a recommendation on rezoning 111 NW 14th Street to a Simplified Planned Unit Development (SPUD)…
Council to discuss fee for unpermitted work and legal session
The City Council will consider a fee for unpermitted construction work and hold a public hearing on an ordinance prohibiting such work. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Historic Preservation Month and an executive session regarding a legal case.
Tulsa Ballet expansion special exception among nine items on BOA agenda
The Board of Adjustment will hear a special exception request to allow a large indoor assembly expansion for the Tulsa Ballet, an appeal of a historic preservation permit denial, and multiple variance requests for setbacks, sign displays, and accessory building floor area. The board may approve, deny, or defer action…
Council reviews vision statement, historic building expansion, and FY‑27 budget
The Bixby City Council will hear a presentation on finalizing the city’s Vision and Mission Statement. The Bixby Historical Society will present a proposal to expand its building. The Finance Director will provide an update on the FY‑27 budget. All items are for discussion only.
Historic Preservation Committee meets April 24, 2026
The committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and a sign permit application. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on these items.
Commissioners get training on code update, parking, adaptive reuse
This is a joint training workshop for multiple city boards and commissions. It covers roles, legal issues, and meeting best practices. A key presentation discusses code updates on parking, landscaping, trees, and adaptive reuse.
Training workshop includes code update presentation
This is a joint training workshop for the Historic Preservation Commission and other city boards, focusing on roles, legal issues, and meeting best practices. The agenda also includes a presentation and discussion on proposed code updates regarding parking, landscaping, trees, and adaptive reuse. No public hearings or…
Commission reviews exterior alterations for two properties
The Historic Preservation Commission will review requests for exterior alterations at two specific addresses. The body will also discuss planning for an Architectural Treasures Hunt and the HPC Awards ceremony.
Historic Preservation Commission to review Certificates of Appropriateness
The Commission will consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for property alterations in historic districts. The body will also discuss a 2026 Certified Local Government Subgrant application for City Council approval.
Commission will hear and vote on demolition certificate for 225 E 6th & 110 N Porter
The Okmulgee Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special session on March 27, 2026. The agenda includes a public hearing on an application for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the property described as Lots 23, 24, and portions of Lots 1‑3, connecting the hallway between 225 E 6th and 110 N…
Historic Preservation Committee to consider construction and sign permits on Choctaw Ave
The Chickasha Historic Preservation Committee will review and possibly approve the minutes from its February 3, 2026 meeting. It will also discuss and consider approval of new construction for the Burns Law Office at 228 W Choctaw Ave. Additionally, the committee will consider sign permit applications for Elite…
Commission to consider demolition of hallway between 225 E 6th and 110 N Porter
The Okmulgee Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special session to review a demolition application. The body will decide whether to approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve a certificate of appropriateness for a specific property.
Historic Preservation Commission will hear multiple CA applications.
The commission will conduct public hearings on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in various historic districts. Commissioners will consider proposals such as adding porch screens, replacing walkways and stairs, constructing garages, and other alterations. After discussion, the…
Commission will discuss draft updates to historic preservation guidelines
The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission will meet on February 11, 2026 at 420 West Main Street. Commissioners will present and discuss draft updates to the Historic Preservation Guidelines, covering solar installations, garage designs, and window treatments. The workshop will also set the date for the next…
Board to decide on certificate for façade restoration at 28 N Washington St
The Historic Preservation Board will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repair and restore the existing façade of a building at 28 North Washington Street. The work includes removal of window coverings, repair of damaged wood, replacement of broken glass, repainting, cleaning stone, and removal…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews 13 CA applications for demolition, additions, and site improvements
The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for various projects, including a two-story garage, demolition of garages, and sidewalk replacements. The body will also hear a request for a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment regarding a home-sharing…
Trust considers $25,000 grant and various schoolhouse maintenance projects
The Edmond Historic Preservation Trust will meet to elect officers and consider a $25,000 donation from the Olson Family Foundation. The body will also review multiple maintenance and purchase requests for the schoolhouse and discuss updating the Trust Indenture.
Commission reviews exterior alterations for 1143 Manitou Avenue
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a request for exterior alterations at 1143 Manitou Avenue. The body will also elect officers, set 2026 meeting dates, and consider the adoption of Standard Operating Procedures.
Commission reviews CA applications, notably extensive work at 1601 Classen Drive
The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in historic districts. Commissioners will consider proposals ranging from window replacements to new garages, pool installations, and extensive demolition and construction…
Commission to consider National Register nomination for Downtown OKC Historic District
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a proposed National Register nomination for the Downtown Oklahoma City Historic District. The body will also consider multiple Certificates of Appropriateness for residential alterations, additions, and demolitions across several historic districts.
Downtown Design Commission reviews multiple signage applications, including DTCA-25-00083 at 324 N. Robinson Ave.
The commission will approve minutes from the October 16 meeting, consider a consent docket for signage changes at 324 N. Robinson Avenue, and evaluate an individual consideration request for extensive signage at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum on 620 N. Harvey Avenue. Additional items include…
Commission reviews draft incentives for adaptive reuse of historic structures
The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a draft code update that proposes incentives for the adaptive reuse of historic structures. The meeting will also include acceptance of the previous meeting’s minutes and set the date for the next workshop on February 11, 2026. Public attendance is…