Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 115 - State Capitol Preservation Commission
Chapter 10 - Preservation, Restoration, Architectural and Decor Standards
Section 115:10-1-3 - Architectural standards

(a) Control of architectural modifications. It is the mandate of the Commission to insure that both the interior and the exterior of the Capitol and the Mansion, and the grounds surrounding them, are developed and maintained in superior condition as architectural statements representing the best available artistic and architectural treatment of the original design. The Commission is directed to plan and control all modifications and changes to the structures to insure appropriate restoration renovation or reconstruction.

(b) Time frame for proposed architectural modifications. Prior to consideration by the Commission, all proposals for architectural changes in any form in either the interior or exterior of the Capitol or the Governor's Mansion shall be made in accordance with the following:

(c) Review by committee and resolution of disputes. Proposals not in accord with established standards, plans or programs will be discussed in an attempt to reach satisfactory solutions. If agreement cannot be reached, the case will be referred by the Architecture and Grounds Committee or the Capitol Architect and Curator to the Commission for final decision.

(d) Committee approval of changes and modification to previously approved plans. All planned and proposed changes and modifications involving structural changes or major repairs, permanent or temporary, developed or proposed by state agencies or by committees of this Commission, will be reviewed by the Architecture and Grounds Committee prior to submission to the Commission for decision. All proposed changes involving major modifications to previously approved architectural plans, or to decor, designs or standards previously approved by the Commission for all public areas will be referred to the Commission for final decision.

(e) Committee coordination. Coordination between the Capitol Architect and Curator, the Architecture and Grounds Committee and other committees of the Commission is a joint responsibility to insure that all plans, standards and priorities are consistent with long-range goals and plans.

(f) Coordination between Art Standards Committee and Capitol Architect and Curator. The Art Standards Committee will work directly with the Capitol Architect and Curator in developing and enforcing standards for art displays, subject to final approval by the Commission.

(g) Special considerations for modifications to the Mansion. Modifications to the structure and decor in the non-public areas of the Governor's Mansion (other than the first floor) shall not require the prior approval of the Capitol Preservation Commission but must meet the following conditions:

(h) Development of architectural standards. Architectural standards will be developed by the Architecture and Grounds Committee and Capitol Architect and Curator, and approved by the Commission. All new work shall comply with approved standards. Exceptions shall require approval of a majority of the full Commission.

(i) Revisions to architectural standards. Revisions to the architectural standards shall require a simple majority for 90 days following the promulgation of this Chapter. Thereafter, revisions shall require the approval of two thirds (2/3) of the full Commission.